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International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition was first initiated in 1998 by UNESCO. It is intended to inscribe the tragedy of the slave trade in the memory of all peoples. The date is of particular importance: In the night of 22 to 23 August 1791, an uprising began in today's Haiti that played a crucial role in the abolition of transatlantic slave trade. Every year, cultural activities are organized around the globe to remember this event. UNESCO's "Slave Route" project helps to understand the history of slave trade and therewith fills the silence of the past.
HR Treaty Bodies Newsletter
Check out the latest Human Rights Treaty Bodies Newsletter!
The Newsletter features analysis, interviews, reports from the field and ways to engage with the Human Rights Treaty division of OHCHR.
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WFUNA and Human Rights Nexus have many opportunities for you to get involved. Look here!
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The University of Jordan - Amman hosts the Human Rights and Human Development conference with the theme Integrating Human Rights and Human Development from 21-23 September 2010. The conference aims to promote high quality academic research, and original policy and practice. It will bring together researchers from all over the world and from different disciplines. Plenary sessions, working sessions, mentor sessions and panel sessions are awaiting you. Read further information here. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  The United Nations Association Australia (UNAA) is organising a conference about The State of the World post Copenhagen on 13 August 2010 in Sydney. Eminent speakers will reflect on high level UN meetings in 2010, addressing the issues of Human Rights and Peace in our time. Check out the program and background information about the conference!
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Global Model United Nations
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UN HUMAN RIGHTS SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT
OHCHR - The annual report of the Special Rapporteur on the right to education will be presented to the Human Rights Council in 2010 and she is looking for feedback and input on OHCHR – In 2010 the annual report of the Special Rapporteur on the right to food to the Human Rights Council will be dedicated to the issues of security of tenure and access to land and he has launched a call for information on cases that illustrate the links among these issues and the right to food. There will also be 2 regional consultations in Asia with representatives from 8 cases selected by the Rapporteur and his research team. Share your ideas by completing the questionnaire before 22 January 2010!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NGO Participation In preparation for the 13th Session of the Human Rights Council, NGOs are encouraged to visit the NGO Participation page of the Human Rights Council website. There you will find information allowing you to ensure your designations are up to date for 2010; to pre-register and submit your scanned letters of accreditation request early; to make requests for statements and side-event room-bookings; and to consult links to relevant documentation for the session. Most requests have 15 February deadlines. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Study on indegenous peoples The Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is carrying out a study on indigenous peoples and the right to participate in decision-making, to be reported at the 15th session (September 2010) of the Human Rights Council. Any relevant information pertaining to indigenous peoples and the right to participate in decision-making is kindly welcomed at Este endereço de e-mail está sendo protegido de spam, você precisa de Javascript habilitado para vê-lo by 26 February 2010. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Comment on migrant domestic workers The OHCHR's Committee on Migrant Workers is seeking input and recommendations for its forthcoming General Comment on migrant domestic workers. Please send your input to Este endereço de e-mail está sendo protegido de spam, você precisa de Javascript habilitado para vê-lo by the end of February 2010. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Private Sector Participation The Independent Expert on the issue of human rights obligations related to access to safe drinking water and sanitation will prepare a report on private sector participation in the provision of water and sanitation services and is accepting written contributions to her report from relevant stakeholders until 26 March 2010. Read more! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Universal Periodic Review - a list of deadlines for information submissions from NGOs and National Human Rights Institutions to upcoming UPR sessions is now available . Submission deadlines in relation to the 16 countries scheduled to be reviewed at the 9th session: 12 April 2010 for submissions on Liberia, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Malawi, Mauritania, Lebanon, Maldives, Marshal Islands, Micronesia; and 19 April 2010 for submissions on Mongolia, Honduras, Jamaica, Panama, United States of America, Andorra, Bulgaria, Croatia. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ See past opportunities by clicking here.
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2010 Human Rights Medals and Awards
Call for applications: 2010 Women's Human Rights Education Institutes (WHRI). The Centre for Women's Studies in Education of the University of Toronto will host a one week conference from 16 - 20 August 2010. During the seminar, participants will learn about 
Apply for the Human Rights Award 2010! The award recognise the achievements of organisations and individuals around the world who work at a grassroots level to promote Human Rights and change the things that cause people to be excluded, impoverished or disempowered. Nominations are sought in the following four categories: Human Rights of Women, of Children, of Disabled People and of the Human Right to Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. The closing date for nominations is 9 July 2010. Information about the award, eligibility and guidance for making a nomination can found here. 
Grab a pen and write about Human Rights! The online writing community WritersCafe organises a writing contest on Human Rights. The deadline is 30 July 2010. The organiser wants to see your creativity when it comes to the topic all around Human Rights - all writing types are welcome.
