Consiglio d'Europa: Forum di Lisbona 2007 del Centro Nord-Sud
Uno dei maggiori compiti del Centro Nord-Sud, istituzione del Consiglio d’Europa basata a Lisbona, è quello di facilitare il dialogo sul buon governo democratico (democratic governance). A tale scopo ogni anno è organizzato un evento intitolato “Lisbon Forum” che nell’edizione
L’ edizione 2007 del forum si occuperà invece del ruolo delle istituzioni per i diritti umani con la partecipazione di rappresentanti di organismi del Consiglio d’Europa come
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lisbon forum 2007
Annual Forum of the North-South Centre in co-operation with the Venice Commission and the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe
Draft Programme[1]
National Human Rights Institutions:
the cornerstone for the promotion and protection of human rights
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The Lisbon Forum 2007 will facilitate the debate on the role, function and action of the National Human rights Institutions (NHRIs), as well as on the question of their interaction with constitutional courts. The presentations will also highlight the role of North-South co-operation in reinforcing the efficiency of the NHRIs.
16 November 2007
08.00 – 09.00 Arrival of participants
09.00 – 10.00 Opening Session
· Mr Peter Schieder, President of the Lisbon Forum;
· Mr Claude Frey, President of the Executive Council of the North-South Centre, Council of Europe;
· Mr Thomas Hammarberg, Commissioner for Human Rights, Council of
· Mr Gianni Buquicchio, Secretary of the Venice Commission, Council of Europe;
· Mr Nazim Ahmad, Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network
10.00 – 10.20 Coffee break
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10.20 – 12.45 Session I: Role and objectives of the National Human Rights Institutions (NHRI)
What are the similarities and differences between NHRIs of the South and those of North? What are their role and functions? How can co-operation between
Moderator: Mr Erik Nyindu, Journaliste
10.20 – 11.30 The role of Ombudsmen:
10.20 –10.40 Introductions to exchanges:
Perspective of the North:
- Dr. Peter Kostelka, Ombudsman of
Perspective of the South:
- Mrs Alifa Chaâbane Farouk, Ombudsman of
10.40 – 11.30 Debate
11.30 – 12.45 Role of National Human Rights Commissions
11.30 – 11.50 Introductions to exchanges:
Perspective of the North:
- Mr Roger Vincent Calatayud, National Human Rights Commission, France
Perspective of the South:
- Mr Jody Kollapen, President of the South African Human Rights Commission
11h.50 – 12.45 Debate
12.45 – 14.00 Lunch
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14.00 – 16.00 Session II : The interaction between the NHRIs and constitutional and ordinary courts
The NHRIs are required to work with constitutional and ordinary courts. What relationship do they have with the courts? What powers do they have with regard to the judicial system? Moreover, what role can they play in the safeguarding or the development of democratic processes ?
Moderator: Michel Villan, former Chairman of the CDMG
14.00 – 14.40 Introduction to exchanges:
Perspective of the North:
- Mr Enrique Mùgica Herzog, Ombudsman of
Perspective of the South:
- Mr Mahjoub Elhaiba, Secretary General, NHRC, Morocco
14.40 – 15.40 Debate
15.40 – 16.00 Coffee break
16.00 – 18.30 Session III : The role of NHRIs in the promotion and protection of the rights of vulnerable groups : prisoners and children
What are the good practices of the NHRIs in the protection and promotion of the rights of the most vulnerable populations? What role can children’s ombudsmen play in the promotion of children’s rights? How can the European Network of Ombudsmen for Children (ENOC) be reinforced? How can North-South co-operation between children’s ombudsmen be strengthened?
The NHRIs are also mindful of the respect of fundamental rights of prisoners. What are the challenges they face in this regard ? What solutions can be found?
Moderator: Mrs Diène Keita, UNFPA representative,
16.00 – 17.00 NHRIs and the rights of the child
16.00 – 16.20 Introduction to exchanges:
Perspective of the North:
- Mrs Léna Nyberg, Children’s Ombudsman in
Perspective of the South:
- Mr Alioune Tine, RADHO,
16.20 – 17.00 Debate
17.00-17.30 NHRIs and the rights of prisoners:
17.00 – 17.20 Introduction to exchanges:
Perspectives of the North:
- Mrs Carola Carazzone, Italian Committee for the promotion and protection of human rights
Perspectives of the South:
- Mr Veda Ballomoody,
17.20 – 18.30 Debate
20h00 Dinner
17 November 2006
9.00 – 10.00 Session IV : NHRIs and North-South co-operation
What North-South co-operation should be set up to reinforce the effectiveness and the impact of the NHRIs? What role can the NHRIs play in the process of regionalisation and globalisation?
Moderator: Mr Jody Kollapen, President of the South African Human Rights Commission
9.00 – 9.30 Introduction to exchanges:
- Mrs Martine Haugaard, Unit of National Institutions, Office of Human Rights, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
- Mrs Margaret Sekkagya, President of the Co-ordinating Committee of African national human rights institutions (CCANHRI)
9.30 – 10.30 Debate
10.30 – 10.50 Coffee break
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10.50 – 11.50 Conclusions and follow up
11.50 – 12.30 Closing Session
· Mr Peter Schieder, President of the
· Representative of the
· Mrs Gabriella Battaini-Dragoni, Director General of Education, Culture and Heritage, Youth and Sport - Co-ordinator for Intercultural Dialogue, Council of
12.30 – 14.30 Lunch