The Second Annual Comparative Human Rights Conference
Education for Human Rights: Global Perspectives

Tuesday, October 16, 2001
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Rome Commons Ballroom
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT 06269

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Participants

China:

Mr. Wang Dan, student leader and activist during the Chinese Student Democracy Movement and Tiananmen Square demonstrations. Winner of the 1989 Reebok Human Rights Award for his courageous non-violent leadership during the pro-democracy demonstrations.

Middle East:

Dr. Naomi Chazan, M.P., Deputy Speaker of the Knesset, Professor of Political Science and African Studies, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and peace activist.

Mr. Raji Sourani, Director General, Palestinian Center for Human Rights, and human rights advocate.

South Africa:

Mr. Lionel Basil Davis, former political prisoner on Robben Island, artist, and educator-at-large.

Mr. Meshack Masuku, ceramic artist, award-winning adult learner, and lecturer at Port Elizabeth Technikon, South Africa.

The Honorable Naledi Pandor, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, South African Parliament, and a leader for equitable education policies and opportunities.

Prof. Nasila Rembe, UNESCO "Oliver Tambo" Chair of Human Rights, University of Fort Hare, South Africa, and human rights educator.

Prof. Rolf Stumpf, Vice Rector (Academic), University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, and a proponent of transformation in education.

Prof. Derrick Swartz, Vice Chancellor, University of Fort Hare, South Africa, and a champion of higher education reform.

Mr. Mukesh Vassen, former student leader and anti-apartheid activist, currently Assistant to the Speaker of the South African Parliament.

United Nations:

H.E. Ambassador Rudolf Joñ, UNESCO Director, Division of Human Rights, Democracy, Peace and Tolerance.

United States:

Dr. Allison Dussias, Professor, New England School of Law, and specialist in Native American Law.

Dr. Donald Spivey, Professor of History, University of Miami, and an authority on education and racial politics.

Synopsis

This conference will bring people from diverse backgrounds together on a topic that all can identify with, demonstrate the importance of providing equitable educational opportunities, and show how education can help overcome perceived differences. The conference is also designed to be part of the Plan of Action for the United Nations Decade for Human Rights Education (1995 - 2004). This conference is the second in a series of human rights conferences under the auspices of the Comparative Human Rights Program. The first, in February 2000, on the topic "Building on Legacies: Children of Human Rights Struggles," included as speakers Naomi Tutu, daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu; Paula Young Shelton, daughter of Ambassador Andrew Young; Nkosinathi Biko, son of the martyred Steve Biko; Paul Robeson Jr., son of the legendary Paul Robeson; and Gillian Slovo, daughter of South African revolutionary fighters against apartheid, Joe Slovo and Ruth First.

Directions to the University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut

Take I-84 east/west to exit 68. Travel south on Route 195 straight through the intersection with Route 32 and the intersection with Route 44. Continue straight for an additional 1.5 miles to the Storrs Campus.

Rome Commons Ballroom:
At the fifth traffic light (Mirror Lake will be on your right), turn right onto Mansfield Road. At the stop sign, turn left onto Gilbert Road. Take a left onto Gilbert Road Extension. Take the first left into the parking lot. You will see the entrance to Rome Commons in front of you

South Parking Garage:
At the fifth traffic light (Mirror Lake will be on your right), turn right onto Mansfield Road. At the stop sign, turn left onto Gilbert Road. At the first stop sign, turn right onto Hillside Road. At the first stop sign, turn left onto Stadium Road and then a left into the South Parking Garage.

A Shuttle Bus will be available on Stadium Road next to the Parking Garage to transport conference guests to the Rome Commons Ballroom.

Walking Directions to the Rome Commons Ballroom from the South Parking Garage:
Exit the South Parking Garage onto Stadium Road. Turn right and proceed to the stop sign. At the stop sign, turn right onto Hillside Road and proceed to your next stop sign. Turn left onto Gilbert Road and take your first right onto Gilbert Road Extension. Rome Commons will be the second building on your left.

Note: The Ballroom is located on the second floor. You will enter the building through the lobby of the dining facility. Take the doors to the left to the next floor, which is the Ballroom entrance. Elevators are also available to the right as you enter the lobby of the dining facility. Take the elevator to the second floor.