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	Annual International Comparative Human Rights Conference The conference is intended to establish a tradition of serious global dialogue among scholars, students, and advocates for human rights and to cultivate cross-regional and cross-cultural appreciation of human rights issues.

	Human Rights and the Environment Eighth Annual UNESCO Chair & Institute of Comparative Human Rights Conference Conference Overview \| Conference Speakers \| Schedule of Events \| Directions



	Tuesday, October 23, 2007 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 p.m. Student Union Theatre 2110 Hillside Road University of Connecticut Storrs, CT 06269 ?The conference will examine the critical intersection between the environment and our quality of life.

	Conference speakers include: MR. JIM ENOTE Indigenous farmer and artist belonging to the Zuni Nation. DR. MARIE-DENISE MONIQUE FINNIGAN Physician and human rights advocate. DR. VANDANA SHIVA World renowned physicist, ecologist, activist, editor, and author from India. DR. MARIANA BLENGIO VALDÉS UNESCO Chair-holder in Human Rights, Uruguay DR. YAACOV IRAM UNESCO Chair in Human Rights, Peace, Democracy, Tolerance and International Understanding, Israel DR. AMII OMARA-OTUNNU UNESCO Chair-holder in Comparative Human Rights, United States DR. NASILA REMBE UNESCO ‘Oliver Tambo’ Chair of Human Rights, South Africa DR. FOUZIA RHISSASSI Co-Chairholder of UNESCO Chair on Women and their Rights, Morocco

	Preliminary Schedule of Events Please check back for Schedule

	Directions to the University of Connecticut, Storrs: Travel I-84 east/west to exit 68. Travel south on Route 195 straight through intersection with Route 32. At intersection of Route 195 and Route 44 (Mansfield Four Corners) proceed straight approximately 1.5 miles to the Storrs Campus. North Parking Garage: From Route 195, turn right onto North Eagleville Road (Congregational Church on right). At the second light, turn left onto North Hillside Road. At the first stop sign, turn left. The entrance to the North Parking Garage will be immediately on your left. Student Union Theatre: Upon exiting the North Parking Garage, walk straight up Hillside Road. The Student Union is the second building on your left. http://www.uconn.edu/campuses/storrs.php

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