Towards the Padova Model 2023: What’s new and challenges ahead!

Join the Seminar series, June-July 2023 online!

Thursday 08.06.2023, 18:00-19:30
The UPR 4th cycle: Contribution of Civil Society Organisations
Nicoletta Zappile, UPR Info, Geneva

Thursday 22.06.2023 | 18:00-19:30
The UPR as a research field and the Model UPR as a learning platform
Katharina Freller, European Training and Research Centre for Human Right and Democracy, University of Graz, Model UPR Secretariat 2022

Thursday 29.06.2023 | 18:00-19:30
Communication and advertisement on human rights: skill building and tips
Jason McKeown, Communication officer, Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

Thursday 06.07.2023 | 18:00-19:30
The Padova Model UPR: concept, practical design and structure
Leah Rea, PhD candidate, Ulster University

Thursday 13.07.2023 | 18:00-19:30
The Padova Model UPR: Evaluation and follow-up
Leah Rea, PhD candidate, Ulster University

Thursday 20.07.2023 | 18:00-19:30
The Padova Model UPR: The learning experience
Leah Rea, PhD candidate, Ulster University

Thursday 24.07.2023 | 18:00-19:30
The Padova Model UPR: delivering training modules
Leah Rea, PhD candidate, Ulster University

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