ASIA_NEWS: conference, 'Constitutions and Human Rights'

[Greg Young]

From: "Tessa Morris-Suzuki" <tms at coombs.anu.edu.au>
About: Constitutions and Human Rights Conference


Constitutions and Human Rights Conference

Today more than ever, issues of constitutional and human rights are at
the forefront of debate in our region. The refugee crisis and the
global "war against terrorism" raise new concerns about the protection
of human rights.  Meanwhile, discussions about constitutional change
are taking place in many parts of the Asia-Pacific region. Much of the
debate so far, however, has occurred within national boundaries.

Australian National University's public forum on "CONSTITUTIONS AND
HUMAN RIGHTS IN A GLOBAL AGE - AN ASIA-PACIFIC PERSPECTIVE", to be
held on Saturday, December 1, brings together prominent experts from
India, Indonesia, China, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Fiji and
Australia.  It will provide a unique opportunity to gain a first-hand
insight into constitutional and human rights issues currently debated
in countries from the Asia-Pacific region. Registered participants are
also invited to the reception and opening address on the evening of 30
November.

The Forum is designed to be of relevance not just to academic
researchers but also to teachers, media professionals, NGO members and
others with an interest in constitutional and human rights issues. A
teachers' kit linked to the forum will be available free of change to
teachers attending the event, and the forum is also linked to an
educational radio series being prepared by ABC Radio National/Radio
Australia.

Information on the conference is available on the Internet at
http://rspas.anu.edu.au/pah/conferConst.htm. The forum is next week -
register now!




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