INVITATION:  ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION- RSVP Requested

The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS)
With the support of OHCHR

Cordially invites you to attend a round table discussion on:

CIHRS’ Annual Report on Human Rights

and the Arab Region in 2009:

Bastion of Impunity, Mirage of Reform
 
9 December, 2009: 13:00 – 15:00
Venue:  OHCHR Motta Building- Room RI-01

CIHRS’ Annual Report is collaboratively researched, written and reviewed by leading human rights advocates and NGOs from throughout the Arab region.  The report gives an overview of the behaviour of Arab states within the UN Human Rights system, and also identifies major human rights trends occurring within the Arab region for this year.  Please join OHCHR staff and NGOs for a presentation and discussion of this unique report.

Speakers:  Jeremie Smith, Director of the Geneva Office of CIHRS

Bahey eldin Hassan, General Director- CIHRS

Moderator- Adam Abdelmoula, Chief- MENA Unit of the OHCHR

Refreshments will be available.

Round Table Venue: OHCHR Motta Building

8, Avenue Giuseppe Motta

Room RI-01

Attendees will need prior authorization to enter the building or a valid UN Badge

OHCHR Contact:  Leonardo Nader  +41(0)22 928 9648, lnader@ohchr.org

CIHRS Contact:  Jeremie Smith  +41(0)76 717 2477,  jsmith@cihrs.org

CIHRS Geneva Office Address:  150 Route de Ferney, CH 1218, Le Grand Saconnex