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  • The Draft International Convention against Torture, International Symposium on the occasion of the official inauguration of MFHR. Speakers: Ambassador Hans Danelius, Sweden; Prof. Pierre Bouzat, President of the International Association of Penal Law, France; Nils Christie, Prof. of Criminology, Norway; J.-J. Gautier, President of the Swiss Committee Against Torture, Switzerland; Niall Mac Dermot, Secretary General, International Commission of Jurists; Prof. Phaedon Vegleris, University of Athens, Secretary General of MFHR.
  • The Death Penalty, Round-table Discussion in co-operation with Amnesty International, London and the School of Law, University of Athens.

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  • Pseudo-scientific Theories of Racial Discrimination, International Symposium in co-operation with UNESCO. The "Athens Appeal" was issued.
  • The Right of Punishment, International Symposium in co-operation with UNESCO and the International Centre of Comparative Criminology, Montreal.
  • From the Universal Declaration to the UN Covenants, Round-table Discussion on the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of the UDHR.
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  • Criminal Punishment and Human Rights, Symposium co-organized with the School of Law, University of Athens and the Goethe Institute, Athens.

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  • The Turkish Affair and the European Protection of Human Rights, Round-table Discussion.
  • The Strengthening of Human Rights as a Factor for Securing World Peace, Round-table Discussion on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the UDHR.


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  • The Rule of Law and Human Rights, a three-day International Symposium in co-operation with the International Institute of Human Rights, Strasbourg.

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  • Religious Liberty, a two-day International Symposium on the occasion of the 37th anniversary of the UDHR and the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the UN, in co-operation with the International Institute of Human Rights, Strasbourg.
  • The Contribution of the UN to the Implementation of Gender Equality, a two-day International Symposium in co-operation with the League for Women's Rights.

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  • The European Community and Human Rights, a three-day International Symposium in co-operation with the Athens Office of the EEC and the School of Law, University of Athens.
  • The Scientific Foundations of Human Rights, a three-day International Symposium in co-operation with the International Centre on Comparative Criminology, Canada and the Centre "Charles Richet", Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales, Paris.

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  • The Struggle Against Torture, a two-day International Symposium on the occasion of the 39th anniversary of the UDHR and the recently adopted European Convention Against Torture.
  • The Protection of the Environment: Some Legal and Sociological Aspects, Round-table Discussion on the occasion of the European Year of the Environment, 1987.

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  • Are Human Rights Binding on Individuals as Well? International Symposium on the occasion of the International Day against Racial Discrimination, in co-operation with the Goethe Institute, Athens.
  • Biomedical Experimentation and Human Rights, a four-day International Symposium in co-operation with the International Centre of Comparative Criminology, Canada and the Institute of Comparative Law, Paris.
  • Ptolemais: A Case of Heavy Environmental Pollution, Round-table Discussion among lawyers and other environmental pollution experts.

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  • On the invitation and with the financial support of the MFHR, a meeting of 30 representatives of Human Rights NGOs from 25 countries was held at the Orthodox Academy at Kolymbari, Crete, with a view to co-ordinating their activities and enhancing their co-operation. The retreat was a project of the Harvard Law School Human Rights Programme and the Human Rights Internet organized by Prof. P. Alston; Prof. H. Steiner; Prof. L. Wiseberg and co-ordinated by K. Anderson.
  • The Bicentennial of the French Declaration of Human Rights, a two-day Symposium.
  • The Abuse of Fundamental Rights in a Democratic State, Round-table Discussion in co-operation with the Goethe Institute, Athens.

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  • The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Cyprus Question, International Symposium on the occasion of the 42nd anniversary of the UDHR.
  • Northern Cyprus and Albania: Two European Areas where a Systematic Violation of Human Rights Continues, Round-table Discussion.

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  • Towards Universalization of Human Rights? International Symposium.
  • The International Covenants on Human Rights : 25 Years after their Adoption, a two-day international Colloquy co-organized with the UN Information Centre, Athens.
  • Human Rights in Europe and in Africa: A Comparative Perspective, Conference co-organized with the Institute of International Relations, Panteion University, Athens.

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  • The Protection of the Rights of Migrant Workers and their Families: International and National Dimensions, a two-day International Symposium.
  • Criminology and Human Rights, particularly in Countries of Eastern and Central Europe under Post-totalitarian Regimes, 3rd Colloquy of the International Association of French-Speaking Criminologists co-organized with the Romanian Society of Criminology and the Institute of Juridical Research of the Romanian Academy, held in Bucharest.
  • The Protection of Human Rights in Periods of Democratic Transition: Europe and Latin America, Conference co-organized with the Washington College of Law of the American University and in co-operation with the International Human Rights Law Group and the Watch Committees, held in Washington.

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  • The Human Dimension of CSCE, a two-day Colloquy co-organized with the Centre de droit international de Paris X-Nanterre (CEDIN), France.
  • Organ Transplantation and Human Rights: Cross-Cultural Perspectives, Conference co-organized with the Schell Center for International Human Rights in Yale Law School, held in New Haven, USA.

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  • New Forms of Discrimination: Migrants, Refugees, Minorities, a two-day International Experts' Meeting co-organized with UNESCO.
  • Mass Media, Human Rights and Violence, Round-table Discussion co-organized with the Hellenic Society of Criminology.
  • The Universality of Human Rights: a Psycho-social Perspective, Colloquy.
  • Albania and Human Rights, Colloquy on the occasion of the 46th anniversary of the UDHR.

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  • Five-Year Application of the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, Public Discussion co-organized with the Hellenic Society of Criminology and the Bar Association of Athens, (17 February, 1995). Speakers: Prof. A. Tsitsoura, former Head of the Criminology Division of the Council of Europe; Prof. K. Economidis, Panteion University, Athens, Member of the Committee of the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture.
  • The Problem of Prisons, Public Discussion co-organized with the Hellenic Society of Criminology and the Bar Association of Athens (24 February, 1995). Speakers: Prof. K. Spinelli, University of Athens; Prof. A. Manganas, Panteion University, Athens; N. Papadogoulas, former Director of the Prison of Koridalos; I. E. Angelis, Deputy Public Prosecutor of the Court of First Instance of Athens; P. Brakoumatsos, Deputy Public Prosecutor of the Court of First Instance of Nafplio.
  • Issues of the International Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Child, Round-table Discussion on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the UN Charter, co-organized with the Hellenic Centre of European Studies and the Pedagogical Department of the University of Thrace, held in Alexandroupoli (25 May, 1995). Speakers: Assoc. Prof. L. Beze, Pedagogical Department, University of Thrace; Asst. Prof. P. Naskou-Perraki, University of Macedonia; E. Argiriadi, former Officer of UNICEF; Assoc. Prof. S. Perrakis, Panteion University, Athens, President of the Hellenic Centre of European Studies; Prof. A. Yotopoulos-Marangopoulos, President of MFHR.
  • The United Nations Organization and Crime Prevention, Round-table Discussion on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the UN Charter, co-organized with the Hellenic Centre of European Studies and the Bar Association of Patra, held in Patra (7 June, 1995). Introductory Addresses: D. Zinozis, President of the Bar Association of Patra; M.Gontika, Officer-in-Charge, UN Information Centre, Athens. Speakers: P. Kaccalis, President of the Court of Appeals; Assoc. Prof. S. Perrakis, Panteion University, Athens, President of the Hellenic Centre of European Studies; Prof. A. Tsitsoura, former Head of the Criminology Division of the Council of Europe; Prof. J. Farsedakis, Panteion University, Athens; Prof. A.Yotopoulos-Marangopoulos, President of MFHR.
  • Issues of Racism and Xenophobia: The Challenge on National and International Level, Round-table Discussion on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the UN Charter, co-organized with the Hellenic Centre of European Studies and the Bar Association of Hiraklio, held in Hiraklio, Crete (12 October, 1995). Introductory Addresses: M. Farsaris, President of the Bar Association of Hiraklio; Prof. A. Yotopoulos-Marangopoulos, President of MFHR. Speakers: Prof. M. Stathopoulos, University of Athens; Assoc. Prof. S. Perrakis, Panteion University, Athens, President of the Hellenic Centre of European Studies; Assoc. Prof. I. Yiannidis, University of Athens; N. Frangakis, Member of the Committee of the Council of Europe for Racism and Xenophobia; P. Pangalos, former President of the Hellenic Section of Amnesty International; Lecturer L.-A. Sicilianos, University of Athens, Research Fellow of MFHR.
  • UN and Human Rights: Development and Equality, International Conference on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the UN Charter, co-organized with the University of Athens (11-12 December, 1995). Introductory Addresses: P. Yemtos, Rector, University of Athens; Prof. A. Yotopoulos-Marangopoulos, President of MFHR; M. Gontika, Officer-in-Charge, UN Information Centre, Athens. Participants: G. Stavropoulos, Justice, Supreme Administrative Court, President of the Hellenic Society of Judges for Democracy and Freedom; Prof. A. Fatouros, University of Athens; Prof. A. Yotopoulos-Marangopoulos, President of the International Alliance for Women; S. Moussouris, former Assistant Secretary-General of the UN; Prof. I. Nguema, President of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights; Assoc. Prof. A. Bredimas, University of Athens; Asst. Prof. P. Naskou-Perraki, University of Macedonia; Prof. T. van Boven, University of Limburg; Prof. G.Papadimitriou, University of Athens; S. Spiliotopoulou, Attorney-at-law, Member of the Hellenic League for Women's Rights; I. Garstedt, President of "Fredrika Bremer Association"; Prof. E. Roucounas, University of Athens; B. Helfferich, Secretary-General of the European Women's Lobby. Conclusions: Prof. Ch. Rozakis, University of Athens, Vice-President of the European Commission of Human Rights.
  • UN and Gender Equality: Contemporary Perspectives, Round-table Discussion on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the UN Charter, co-organized with the University of Macedonia and the Hellenic Centre of European Studies, held in Thessaloniki (18 December, 1995). Introductory Addresses: G. Tsekouras, Rector of the University of Macedonia; M. Gontika, Officer-in-Charge, UN Information Centre, Athens. Speakers: Prof. A. Yotopoulos-Marangopoulos, President of MFHR; Assoc. Prof. S. Perrakis, Panteion University, Athens, President of the Hellenic Centre of European Studies; J. de Riedmatten, Representative of UNHCR, Greece; Asst. Prof. P. Naskou-Perraki, University of Macedonia; S. Panaretou, Member of the Hellenic League for Women's Rights.

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  • The Protection of Minorities in Europe: The Framework Convention of the Council of Europe for the Protection of National Minorities (1995), International Colloquy co-organized with the Council of Europe, held at the E.S.I.E.A. Congress Room, Athens (9-10 May, 1996). Speakers: Prof. A. Yotopoulos-Marangopoulos, President of MFHR; Asst. Prof. E. Divani, University of Athens; Asst. Prof. A. Heraclides, Panteion University, Athens; Prof. Ch. Rozakis, University of Athens, Vice-President of the European Commission of Human Rights; Dr. H. Hartig, Head of the Minorities Section, Directorate of Human Rights, Council of Europe; Ambassador S. Drakopoulos, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Athens; Assoc. Prof. S. Perrakis, Panteion University, Athens, Secretary-General for European Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Athens; K. Fabjan, Minister, Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Vienna; Lecturer Ph. Pazartzis, University of Athens; Lecturer L.-A. Sicilianos, University of Athens, Director of MFHR; Prof. A. Fatouros, University of Athens; Assoc. Prof. A. Yokaris, University of Athens; M. Telalian, Legal Advisor, Special Legal Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Athens; Lecturer A. Skordas, University of Athens; Assoc. Prof. A. Bredimas, University of Athens. Conclusions: N. Valticos, Judge, European Court of Human Rights, Member of the Academy of Athens.
  • Crisis in Values and Criminology: The Aspect of Human Rights, 5th Colloquy of the International Association of French-Speaking Criminologists, co-organized with the Panteion University, Athens, held at the Old Parliament of Greece, Athens (15, 16 & 17 May, 1996). Opening addresses: E. Metaxopoulos, Rector of the Panteion University; A. Roupakiotis, President of the Bar Association of Athens; G. Venetis, President of the Bar Association of Piraeus. Official Opening: E. Venizelos, Minister of Justice. Speakers: Prof. J. Farsedakis, Panteion University, Athens; Prof. K. Spinelli, University of Athens; Prof. G. Di Marino, University of Aix-Marseille III, France; Prof. J. Borricand, President of the Institute of Penal Studies and Criminology, University Aix-Marseille, France; Prof. A. Yotopoulos-Marangopoulos, President of the Hellenic Society of Criminology, President of MFHR; Prof. D. Szabo, University of Montreal, Hon. President of the International Society of Criminology, President of the International Association of French-Speaking Criminologists; Prof. Ph. Mary, University of Brussels; Prof. G. Houchon, Catholic University of Louvain; Asst. Prof. E. Lambropoulou, Panteion University, Athens; Prof. A. Tsitsoura, former Head of the Criminology Division of the Council of Europe; Dr. V. Artinopoulou; G. Florian, Head of the Ministry of Justice, Romania; J.-C. Perron, Asst. Director of Penitentiary Administration, Canada; Prof. D.Kalogeropoulos, University of Brussels; Dr. G. Nikolopoulos, Attorney-at-law; Asst. Prof. Ch. Zarafonitou, Panteion University, Athens; Dr. N. G. Dimitratos, Attorney-at-law; Prof. N.Queloz, University of Fribourg; Prof. C. da Agra, University of Porto; Prof. S. Brochu, University of Montreal; Prof. M. Killias, University of Lausanne; J. Rabasa (I.P.S.C.); Prof. A. Manganas, Panteion University, Athens; Prof. N. Kourakis, University of Athens; Prof. F. Sclafani, University of Napoli; Prof. O. Peric, University of Novisad; Lecturer A. Astrinakis, University of Crete; M. Hirsch, Attorney-at-Law.
  • Aspects of Comparative Electoral Law, a two-day International Experts' Meeting, co-organized with AUPELF-UREF, held at the Olympic Academy, Olympia (24-25 May, 1996). Participants: Prof. W. Schabas, Dean of the School of Law, University of Quebec in Montreal; Prof. M. Kamto, University of Yaounde II, Cameroon; Prof. M. Benchikh; Prof. K. Mavrias, former Rector of the University of Thrace; Lecturer S. Koutsoumbinas, University of Thrace; Assoc. Prof. Th. Tzonos, Panteion University, Athens; Prof. R. Degni-Segui, University of Abidjan, Ivory Coast, UN Special Rapporteur; M. Merlin-Desmartis, Legal Service of the French Constitutional Council; M. Antonopoulos, Justice, Supreme Administrative Court; S. Guillet, CEDIN; Prof. E. Decaux, University of Paris-X, CEDIN; P. Bodeau, CEDIN; O. de Frouville, CEDIN.

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  • Implementing Social Rights in Europe, a two-day meeting, co-organized with the Institute for Research and Policy Strategy (INERPOST), held at the Divani Caravel Hotel, Athens (16-17 January, 1997). Key note addresses: G. Papandreou, Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs. Speakers: G. Arsenis, Minister of National Education and Religious Affairs; Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo, President "Comite des Sages", former Prime Minister of Portugal; F. Pascal, member "Comite des Sages", President of FONDA; Prof. L.T. Katseli, President of INERPOST, member "Comite des Sages"; M. Jean Baptist de Foucauld, Rapporteur "Comite des Sages"; R. Brand, former President of the European Anti-Poverty Network, German member of the EAPN Executive Committee; L. Cocozza, European Union Migrants Forum; R. Lampsa, European's Women Lobby; M. Murphy, European Network of the Unemployed; Prof. K. Kremalis, University of Athens; L. Kanellopoulos, Member of Parliament, President of the Standing Parliamentary Committee on Social Affairs; Prof. G. Kassimatis, President of the Law School, University of Athens; G. Nikolopoulos, Attorney-at-Law, Ph.d. Criminology, Member of ARSIS; Prof. A. Sissouras, National Centre for Social Research, Director of the Institute for Social Policy; Prof. K. Vergopoulos, Panteion University and University of Paris VIII; Prof. G. Koukiadis, Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki, President of the Economic and Social Committee; E. Papamakariou, representative of the Greek Anti-Poverty Network; R. Spiropoulos, Member of Parliament, former President of Manpower Employment Organization; N. Frangakis, Attorney-at-Law, member of the Committee of the Council of Europe against Racism and Xenophobia; Prof. K. Kassimati, Panteion University; A. Mardaki, President of SOS Racism, Attorney-at-Law; N. Katseli, Member of Parliament; Prof. A.Yotopoulos-Marangopoulos, President of MFHR; S. Panaretou, member of the Administrative Board of the Greek League for Women's Rights; N. Efthimiadis, Chairman, Federation of Greek Industries of Northern Greece; G. Kranidiotis, Member of the European Parliament, Greek representative to the IGC; M. Papandoniou-Frangouli, member of the Greek Anti-Poverty Network; F. Sianou, Vice-President of the Women's Committee of the European Trade Union Confederation, member of the Secretariat General of the Greek General Confederation of Labour.
  • Immigrants, Racism and Xenophobia: Greek and European Experiences of Discrimination, a three-day International Conference, co-organized with the Greek Centre of European Studies and Research, held at the Amphitheatre of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Athens (15, 16 & 17 May, 1997). Speakers: Prof. E. Roucounas, member of the Academy of Athens; F. Orton, Chairman of ECRI, Anti-discrimination Ombudsman; J. Kahn, Chairman of RAXEN; Prof. M. Valdes-Boulouque, Vice-chairperson of ECRI; Prof. J. Voyamme, member of ECRI; Prof. A. Sicinski, Vice-chairman of ECRI; M. Damanaki, Member of Parliament; Asst. Prof. Z. Papassiopi-Passia, University of Thessaloniki; Asst. Prof. A. Kontis, University of Athens; Prof. A. Frangoudaki, University of Athens; Prof. Ph. Vegleris, University of Athens; Prof. I. Konidaris, University of Athens; Ch. Anthopoulos, Scientific Collaborator, General Secretariat for Youth; Prof. Pr. Pavlopoulos, University of Athens, Member of Parliament; Prof. M. Stathopoulos, University of Athens, President of the Citizens' Movement against Racism; Prof. Ch. Rozakis, University of Athens; Prof. A. Yotopoulos-Marangopoulos, President of MFHR; G. Anastassopoulos, Vice-President, European Parliament; Lady Farrington, Chairperson of Committee VI, Committee of Regions, EU; A.Puhar, member of ECRI, Journalist; Prof. P. Stangos, University of Thessaloniki, member of RAXEN; P. Pangalos, expert, RAXEN; M. Helmy, Vice-President of Migrants' Forum (EU); N. Frangakis, President of the Hellenic League on Human Rights, Director of EKEME, member of ECRI.
  • The Sexual Exploitation of Children as an International Organized Crime, Round-table Discussion, co-organized with the Bar Association of Athens, held at the Panteion University, Athens (26-27 May, 1997). Speakers: Prof. A. Yotopoulos-Marangopoulos, President of MFHR and the Greek Society of Criminology; Prof. A. Tsitsoura, former Head of the Criminology Division of the Council of Europe; Prof. K. Spinelli, University of Athens; Prof. J. Farsedakis, Secretary-General of MFHR; I. Vatsolaki, Lawyer, representative of the Bar Association of Athens; I. Bekiari, Police Officer, Section for the protection of children, Liaison Officer with INTERPOL for childrens' issues; Dr. I. Psimmenos; Dr. G. Lazos.
  • Implementing Social Rights in Europe, International Colloquy co-organized with the Institute for Research and Policy Strategy (INERPOST), held in Thessaloniki (13 September, 1997). Introductory addresses: Ph. Petsalnikos, Minister of Macedonia-Thrace; M. Hadjiprokopiou, Rector of the University of Macedonia. Speakers: Prof. L. Katseli, University of Athens; Assoc. Prof. S. Perrakis, Panteion University, Secretary-General for European Affairs; P. Sfikakis, Secretary-General for Youth; Dr. Th. Pelagidis, INERPOST; Assoc. Prof. A. Stergiou, Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki; Dr. Ch. Anthopoulos, Expert, General Secretariat for Youth; Assoc. Prof. Z. Papadimitriou, Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki; Prof. A. Yotopoulos-Marangopoulos, President of MFHR; B. Dragona, Scientific Director of INERPOST; Lecturer L.-A. Sicilianos, University of Athens.
  • The European Convention on Human Rights and the Greek Case-law, Round-table Discussion, held in Athens (13 November, 1997). Speakers: E. Kroustalakis, Justice, Supreme Court; Prof. K. Beis, University of Athens; Asst. Prof. A. Skordas, University of Athens; Asst. Prof. Ch. Chrissanthakis, University of Athens; Dr. Wolfgang Peukert, member of the Secretariat of the European Commission of Human Rights.
  • The Struggle Against the Exploitation of Children's Labour, Colloquy on the occasion of the 49th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Children's Day, held in Athens (11 December, 1997). Speakers: M. Papaioannou, Minister of Labour; Th. Kotsonis, Undersecretary of State for Social Welfare; Prof. A. Yotopoulos-Marangopoulos, President of MFHR; D. von der Weid, Antenna Internationale; H. Argyriadou, Deputy Representative, Senior Planning and Co-ordination Officer, UNICEF; Dr. I. Psimmenos - S. Georgoulas, Research fellows of MFHR; S. Spiliotopoulou-Koukouli, Attorney-at-Law; E. Tsoumani, Attorney-at-Law.

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  • The Implementation of the European Convention on Human Rights. Recent Developments, Round-table discussion co-organized with the Office of the Secretary-General for European Affairs of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Institute of International Relations of the Panteion University, held in Athens (5 June, 1998). Introductory Address: Assoc. Prof. S. Perrakis, Panteion University, Secretary-General for European Affairs. Speakers: Prof. E. Venizelos, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Minister of Culture; P.-H. Imbert, Director of Human Rights, Council of Europe; Prof. N. C. Alivizatos, University of Athens; E. Kroustalakis, Justice, Supreme Court.
  • The Academic Community on the threshold of the third millennium. Fundamental Rights and Duties, a two-day international colloquium co-organized with the University of Paris-Sud with the contribution of the Agence pour la francophonie, Paris, France (30 November-1st December 1998). Introductory Address: Prof. A. Gaudemer, Rector of the University of Paris-Sud. Speakers: Prof. M. Alliot, Rector, University of Paris I; Prof. M. Benchikh, University of Cergy-Pontoise; C. Blaizot-Hazard, Lecturer, University of Rouen; Prof. C. Bontems, University of Paris-Sud; Prof. L. Burgorgue-Larsen, University of Rouen; Prof. S. Caporal, University of Saint-Etienne; D. Chitoran, Special Advisor to the Director General of UNESCO; Prof. E. Decaux, University of Paris-X, Nanterre; Dr. E. Kastanas, Research Fellow at the MFHR; J.-B. Marie, Secretary-General, Institut international des droits de l'Homme, Strasbourg; Prof. J. Pertec, University of Lille II; Prof. A. Starapoli; Prof. P.-H. Prelot, Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Cergy-Pontoise; J. Symonides, Director, Division of Human Rights, Democracy and Peace, UNESCO; M. Tardu, hon. Director, U.N. Centre of Human Rights; Prof. P. Tavernier, Director of CREDHO Paris-Sud; Prof. A. Yotopoulos-Marangopoulos, President of the MFHR.
  • Human Rights Violations, Persecution and Non-state Agents, a three-day expert workshop. Athens (18-20 December, 1998), co-organized with the greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, Branch Office for Greece, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Introductory Address: G. Papandreou, Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs; J. de Riedmatten, Representative, UNHCR Branch Office, Athens; Prof. A. Yotopoulos-Marangopoulos, President of the MFHR. Participants: Prof. P. Burns, Chair of the Committee Against Torture; Prof. M. Scheinin, Abo Akademi University, Member of the UN Human Rights Committee; Prof. Ch. Rozakis, Vice-President of the European Court of Human Rights; J. Henkel, Judge, Federal Supreme Administrative Court, Berlin; F. Tiberghien, Judge, Council of State, France; Ass. Prof. A. Clapham, Graduate Institute of International Studies, Geneva; Prof. W. Kalin, University of Bern; Asst. Prof. L.-A. Sicilianos, University of Athens; V. Patronas, Chief of Special Legal Service of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee of Experts on the Legal Aspects of Territorial Asylum, Refugees and Stateless Persons of the Council of Europe; I. Babassika, Coordinator of the European Legal Network on Asylum for Greece, International Council for Rehabilitation of Torture Victims; N. Mole, Director, Advice on Individual Rights in Europe; M. Kjaerum, Director, Danish Centre for Human Rights; M. Stavropoulou, Protection Officer, UNHCR Branch Office Athens; Dr. D. Christopoulos, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, MFHR; K. Paul, Deputy Director, Bureau for Europe, UNHCR Headquarters; R. Towle, Senior Human Rights Liaison Officer, Division of International Protection, UNHCR Headquarters, Promotion of refugee Law Unit.

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  • The Prevention of Human Rights Violations, a two-day international colloquium, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the MFHR, Athens (24-25 May, 1999). Welcome speeches: E. Sidiropoulos, Rector, Panteion University; Prof. A. Yotopoulos-Marangopoulos, President of the MFHR. Message: M. Robinson, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Speakers: Prof. R. Morgan, Dean of the Faculty of Law, Bristol University; Prof. R. Hofmann, Kiel University, President of the Advisory Committee under the Framework Convention on the Protection of National Minorities; Dr. E. Kastanas, Research Fellow, MFHR; Prof. F. Lattanzi, University LUISS Guido Carli, Rome; Ass. Prof. S. Perrakis, Secretary General for European Affairs, Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Prof. G. Abi-Saab, Graduate Institute of International Studies, Geneva; J. Packer, Senior Advisor to the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities; J. Schokkenbroek, Chief of the Department of Human Rights, Directorate of Human Rights, Council of Europe; E. Stamatopoulou, Deputy to the Director, New York Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights; M. Stavropoulou, Protection Officer, UNHCR, Athens; J. Soderman, European Ombudsman; F. Orton, Former Swedish Ombudsman against Ethnic Discrimination; N. Diamantouros, Greek Ombudsman; Prof. E. Decaux, University of Paris-X, Nanterre; G. Fellous, Secretary General of the National Consultative Commission for Human Rights, France; Prof. G. Papadimitriou, University of Athens, Legal Advisor to the Prime Minister; L. Joinet, Premier Avocat General, Cour de cassation, France, former UN Special Rapporteur; Prof. G. Malinverni, University of Geneva, member of the Venice Commission; A. Drzemczewski, Head of Secretary General's monitoring unit, Council of Europe; Dr. D. Christopoulos, Former Officer of OSCE Mission, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, MFHR; A. Dieng, Secretary General, International Commission of Jurists; J.-B. Marie, Secretary General, International Institute of Human Rights; Asst. Prof. L.-A. Sicilianos, University of Athens.
    In the ceremony for the celebration of the twentieth anniversary of MFHR's activities, speeches were given by: Ap. Kaklamanis, President of the Greek Parliament; V. Botopoulos, President of the Supreme Administrative Court; S. Matthias, President of the Supreme Court; N. Valticos, former Judge, European Court of Human Rights; Prof. A. Yotopoulos-Marangopoulos, President of the MFHR.
  • Cyprus and Human Rights, Colloquy on the occasion of the 51st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Athens, 14 December, 1999). Opening addresses: S. Moussouris, Vice-President of MFHR, former Assistant Secretary-General of the UN; Ch. Pasiardis, Ambassador of Cyprus in Greece. Introductory address: A. Kaklamanis, President of the Greek Parliament. Speakers: B. Lissaridis, President of EDEK, member of the Parliament of Cyprus; P. Karafotias, former Acting Director of the UN Information Centre in Athens; Ch. Bourloyannis-Vrailas, Legal Officer, UN, Research Fellow of MFHR; L. Loucaides, Judge, European Court of Human Rights; H. Dipla, Assoc. Professor, University of Athens; Ch. Kliridis, President of the International Association for the Protection of Human Rights in Cyprus; Prof. K. Iosifidou, University of Cyprus; K. Zepos, Hon. Ambassador; Prof. Dr. hab. L.-A. Sicilianos, University of Athens, Director of MFHR. Conclusions: Prof. A. Yotopoulos-Marangopoulos, President of MFHR.

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  • The Ombudsman Institution in Europe and the Challenge of the Consolidation of Democracy, Conference-Seminar on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights, in collaboration with the European Commission for Democracy through Law (Venice Commission) (Athens, 12-13 May, 2000). Opening addresses: Prof. A. Yotopoulos-Marangopoulos, President of MFHR; Ch. Giakoumopoulos, Deputy Secretary, Venice Commission; G. Stavropoulos, Vice-President of the Supreme Administrative Court, member of the Governing Board of MFHR. Speakers: R. Lavin, member of the Supreme Administrative Court of Sweden, member of the Venice Commission; P. Bardiaux, Counsellor for External Affairs, Ombudsman's Office, France; N. Diamandouros, Ombudsman of Greece; J. Dinsdale, Director for Human Rights, Council of Europe; J. Rovsek, Deputy Ombudsman of Slovenia; L. Omari, Vice-President of the Academy of Science, Albania, member of the Venice Commission; V. Saula, Deputy Ombudsman for Human Rights, Bosnia and Herzegovina; T. Karanassios, Legal Advisor, UN Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK); A. Gil-Robles, Commissioner for Human Rights, Council of Europe. Conclusions: Ambassador G. Haller, Switzerland.
  • Immigrants, Racism, Xenophobia: From Theory to Practice, a two-day Conference on the occasion of the publication of ECRI's 2nd report on Greece and the preparation of the European Conference against Racism, co-organised with the Greek Centre of European Studies and Research, the General Secretariat for Youth and the Hellenic League on Human Rights (Athens, 29-30 June, 2000). Opening addresses: M. Stathopoulos, Minister of Justice; T. Giannitsis, Minister of Labour; E. Papazoi, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs; J. Sakellion, Secretary General for Youth. Speakers: P. Pangalos, Vice-President of the National Commission for Human Rights; J. Tzanetakos, Director of Greek Radio (ERA); Lect. A. Androutsou, University of Athens, Trainer of Psychology; Prof. R. Fakiolas, Metsovio Polytechnic School; N. Diamandouros, Ombudsman of Greece; Prof. P. Pavlopoulos, University of Athens; Dr. M. Anthopoulos, Counsellor, General Secretariat for Youth; Prof. G. Papadimitriou, University of Athens; Dr. D. Christopoulos, Secretary, Hellenic League on Human Rights; Prof. P. Stangos, University of Thessaloniki, member of the European Observatory against Racism; S. Stavrou, Referendaire at the European Court of Human Rights; J. Ktistakis, Lawyer, member of the Technical Labour Team for the European Conference against Racism; Conclusions: N. Frangakis, President of ECRI, Vice-President of the National Commission for Human Rights.
  • The New Provision on Gender Equality in the Greek Constitution under Reform, debate in memory of the late President of the Supreme Administrative Court, Vassilis Botopoulos, in collaboration with the General Secretariat for Equality and the League for Women's Rights (Athens, 9 October, 2000). Opening address: G. Stavropoulos, Vice-President of the Supreme Administrative Court, member of the Governing Board of MFHR. Speakers: Prof. E. Venizelos, Minister of Culture, member of Parliament; A. Kandartzis, member of Parliament; F. Kouvelis, member of Parliament; Prof. G. Kassimatis; Prof. P. Pavlopoulos, member of Parliament; Prof. A. Psarouda-Benaki, member of Parliament; S. Spiliotopoulos, Lawyer. The debate was moderated by Prof. A. Yotopoulos-Marangopoulos, President of MFHR.
  • Poverty in the World: Factors and Perspectives, debate on the occasion of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (Athens, 17 October, 2000). Speakers: M. Gondika, National Information Officer, UN Information Centre in Athens; J. Manganara, Human Rights Expert-Amb., Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Prof. K. Vergopoulos, Panteion University; A. Kalivis, Deputy President of the Greek General Confederation of Labour; L. Kominis, Journalist; Prof. A. Yotopoulos-Marangopoulos, President of MFHR.
  • Criminal Policy - Pluridisciplinary approach - Human Rights, Colloquy in memory of J. Pinatel in collaboration with the International Society of Criminology and the Greek Society of Criminology (Athens, 13 November, 2000). Opening addresses: Prof. A. Tsitsoura, former Director of the Criminology Department, Council of Europe; G. Picca, General Public Prosecutor of the French Court of Cassation, Secretary General, International Society of Criminology; Prof. A. Manganas, Panteion University; Prof. D. Kalogeropoulos; Prof. R. Ottenhof, Secretary General, International Society of Penal Law; Prof. N. Kourakis, University of Athens; Prof. D. Szabo, Hon. President of the International Society for Criminology. Conclusions: Prof. A. Yotopoulos-Marangopoulos, President of MFHR and of the Greek Society of Criminology.
  • The 50th Anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights: Contribution, Challenges and Perspectives, a two-day Conference on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights, in collaboration with the University of Athens (Athens, 18-19 December, 2000). Opening addresses: M. Stathopoulos, Minister of Justice; Prof. A. Koutselinis, Vice-Rector, University of Athens; Prof. A. Yotopoulos-Marangopoulos, President of MFHR. Speakers: Prof. Ch. Rozakis, Vice-President of the European Court of Human Rights; Assoc. Prof. S. Perrakis, Panteion University; Prof. G. Papadimitriou, Legal Advisor to the Prime Minister; Prof. N. Alivizatos, University of Athens; P. Mahoney, Deputy Registrar of the European Court of Human Rights; Prof. Dr. hab. L.-A. Sicilianos, University of Athens, Director of MFHR; G. Stavropoulos, Vice-President of the Supreme Administrative Court, member of the Governing Board of MFHR. Conclusions: Prof. E. Roucounas, member of the Academy of Athens.

 

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  • Social Rights as a Factor of Peace and Development, discussion on the occasion of the 53rd anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Athens (11 December). Speakers : Prof. N. Skandamis, University of Athens; M. Gontika, National Information Officer of the Athens UN Information Centre; Prof. K. Kremalis, University of Athens; Prof. A Mpredimas, University of Athens;J.Diakogiannis; journalist. Conclusions: Prof. A. Yotopoulos-Marangopoulos, President of the MFHR.

 

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  • Afghanistan and international side effects: The day after, discussion, Athens 22 January 2002. Speakers: S. Mousouris, vice-president of the MFHR, f. Deputy Secretary General of the UN, J. Roubanis f. M.Eur.Parliament, journalist.  

 

  • Lay participation in Justice, Conference organized in collaboration with the Athens Bar Association and Hellenic Society of Criminology, Athens (15 April).

 

  • 11th September Aftershock: the Case of Human Rights Defenders: Retreat in collaboration with the Martin Ennals Foundation, Orthodox Academy of Crete, E.C., NOVIB, the Human Rights Defenders Office of the International Service for Human Rights and the Observatory for Human Rights Defenders, a joint project of the FIDH and OMCT (Crete, 18-21 September 2002).

 

•    Anti-terrorist Measures and Human Rights, Colloquium organised in cooperation with the University of Graz European Training and Research Center for Human Rights and Democracy and the Vienna Diplomatic Academy. Conclusions by Mr. Walter Schwimmer, Secretary General of the Council of Europe (Vienna, 30-31 October 2002). 

 

•    Cyprus ante portas of the European Union Meeting in collaboration with the Universities of Piraeus and Panteion (Athens, 6 November 2002).

 

·          Population Problems- Family Planning- Artificial Insemination Round table discussion in collaboration with the Greek League for Women’s Rights, in the framework of the World Population Institute Awareness Week: (Athens, 28 November 2002).

·          On the occasion of the 54th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (10 December), the MFHR organized an event comprising a lecture and the projection of two films: The Story of a Refugee the The Woman Refugee (Athens, 9 December 2002).

 

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·          Immigration & Human Rights. International meeting of experts in collaboration with the Office of the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights (Athens, 4-5 April 2003).

·          The Crisis of the UN: Conference organized by the MFHR on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Athens, 8 December 2003).  

 

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·          The Current State of Human Rights in the World: Challenges and Prospects, International Conference organised by the MFHR on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the MFHR’s activities, Athens, Panteion University, 13-15 May.  Opening addresses: Dr. M. Giannakou, Minister of National Education and Religious Affairs; Prof. I. Vavouras, Rector, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences; Ch. Geraris, President, Supreme Administrative Court; L. Loukaides, Judge, European Court of Human Rights; Em. Prof. Alice Yotopoulos-Marangopoulos, President of Marangopoulos Foundation for Human Rights.  Keynote Speech: H. Danelius, Judge at the Supreme Court of Sweden.  Speakers: Prof.-Dean G. Cohen-Jonathan, University of Paris II; Prof. G. Papadimitriou, University of Athens; Prof. M.Veuthy, Vice-President, International Institute of Humanitarian Law; Dr. L. Wiseberg, Chief of Mission, OHCHR; L. Loukaides, Judge at the ECHR; Prof. W. Benedek, University of Graz; Prof. E. Decaux, University Paris II; Prof. W. Schabas, National University of Ireland; Dr. S. Moussouris, Former Assistant UN Secretary-General; Prof. A. Bredimans, University of Athens; Mr. Y. E. Diakoyannis, War correspondent; Prof. Ch. Rozakis, Vice-President of the ECHR; A. Baka, Judge at the ECHR; Ass. Prof. L.-A. Sicilianos, Vice-President of the CERD; Christiana Bourloyannis-Vrailas, Former Officer at the UN Office of Legal Affairs, former Legal Adviser of MFHR; Representatives of Amnesty International and Doctors of the World.

 

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