The Padova Model UPR offers students from around the world a unique opportunity to learn about human rights, democracy and diplomacy in an interactive and engaging manner. It is the original, and most comprehensive, academic simulation of the UPR. By assuming the roles of State delegates, NGOs, and National Human Rights Institutions, participants will gain an understanding of the UPR procedure, which involves assessing States’ human rights records and addressing human rights violations. Professors of the University of Padova and Padova’s Human Rights Centre, along with the student Secretariat, will provide professional guidance and support throughout the event, including delivering a training programme.
The Padova Model UPR is organised by an international team of students and former delegates, with the coordination of professors from the Human Rights Centre “Antonio Papisca” and the MA Degree Programme in Human Rights and Multi-level Governance (HRG).
The Fifth Annual event will be held from 22-25 November 2022, and there are no fees for participation.
Students at the University of Graz must apply until 25 September 2022, 23:59 to become team members. To do so, please send a short CV and a letter of motivation to . Upon admission, the University of Graz team is to prepare additional documents and apply for the Padova Model UPR until 9 October 2022.
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