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Semi-Annual Meeting - July 21-22, 2008 New York University Plenary topic: Human Rights and Climate Change More information will be available in spring of 2008 IHRFG activities at the Council on Foundations Leadership Summit: May 5-7, 2008
Geneva - The United Nations human rights system March 16-19, 2008 The Geneva trip will offer funders a unique hands-on experience to learn about the United Nations human rights system and the opportunities and challenges for human rights work in Geneva. During the trip funders will:
Generously sponsored by: Registration: Due to the overwhelming response, we are no longer accepting registrations as the event is booked to capacity. We hope you can join us at the next IHRFG event.
Hotel: Registration with IHRFG will ensure that you have rooms at the Hotel Cornavin held for your stay in Geneva. IHRFG has secured a special rate of 222 Swiss Francs/day , including taxes and breakfast (approximately $205) for IHRFG members.
Semi-Annual Meeting - January 28-29, 2008 Hotel 480 (formerly Crowne Plaza Union Square) San Francisco, CA Human Rights and Natural Resources The ability to exercise human rights depends in part on the availability of finite resources. As privatization of natural resources increases, questions of ownership and access have become crucial. Strategies for economic development clash with human rights values. The failure of governments to provide access to land and natural resources often leads to war, migration, poverty and sickness. The denial of access to land and natural resources almost always disproportionately affects women and indigenous communities. Click here for the full agenda Agenda at a Glance Monday – January 28
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