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Fortress UK: Closing the Door on International Artist and Academics
The Home Office’s new points-based visa system has meant thousands of international students unable to start their courses on time, cancelled concerts and lecture series, and the growth of suspicion and surveillance on campus. Come and discuss these new rules and what we can do about them.
The Big Libel Gig
On Sunday 14 March, some of the biggest names in UK comedy, science and human rights will be sharing a stage to tell us that England’s libel laws are unjust, against the public interest and need to be reformed, as part of our ongoing libel campaign.
Rafto Prize 2010 – Symposium
In connection with the annual Rafto Prize award ceremony, the Rafto Foundation hosts a symposium bringing together experts in the field to discuss human rights issues from different perspectives and disciplines.
Burma Day – Aung San Suu Kyi’s birthday
The Burmese community of Bergen and the Rafto Foundation have a tradition to arrange an event in connection with Aung San Suu Kyi’s birthday on 19 June.
Norwegian PEN, Tunisian Monitoring Group participates in the conference in Beirut.
Norwegian PEN is planning two more seminars in the course of 1 half of the year: One for the National Digital Learning Arena and one of Religious libel. Approaching information will be available at a later date.
Norwegian PEN: Annual Meeting with professional features, House of Literature.
When: Tuesday, 27. April 2010 To: Tuesday, 27. April 2010 Host: Norwegian PEN More info: www.norskpen.no/php/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=38&Itemid=54
Nordic PEN meeting in Stockholm.
When: Thursday, 15. April 2010 To: Thursday, 15. April 2010 Host: Norwegian PEN More info: www.norskpen.no/php/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=38&Itemid=54
Russia Seminar by Norwegian PEN
When: Thursday, 22. April 2010 To: Thursday, 22. April 2010 Host: Norwegian PEN More info: www.norskpen.no/php/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=38&Itemid=54
ICC delegation visits the Russian Federation regarding conflict in Georgia
The ICC Prosecutor is working with the Russian Federation to promote justice for all victims of the Georgian conflict – OTP and Russian Federation pledge co-operation at conclusion of Moscow visit.
US Department of State issued the human rights report on Georgia
On March 11, US Department of State published annual human rights report which covers the situation in Georgia as well. The report speaks about deterioration of human rights situation in the country. The report focuses on various grave violations among them is the excessive use of force, arbitrary arrest, politically motivated imprisonments, etc.
CMS’ Second Round Table
“Security Policy of peace-building in countries of former Yugoslavia”
CMS’ Second Round Table
“Security Policy of peace-building in countries of former Yugoslavia”