Human Rights Education and Active Citizenship: Case for Scotland Conference
27 October 2011
Venue: Glasgow City Chambers
This event is organised by BEMIS, in Partnership with Amnesty International, International Development Education Association of Scotland (IDEAS) and Education Scotland and is supported by other major partners, including the UK National Commission for UNESCO Scotland Committee.
A conference to promote Human Rights Education (HRE) and Active Citizenship in Scotland. The conference brings specialist experience and expertise relevant to the core of HRE and Active Citizenship with excellent speakers presenting a series of alternative perspectives on an intercultural and ethical framework for active citizenship.
The keynote address will be delivered by Jun Morohashi, UNESCO Chief of section for promotion of Rights and Values for Education.
Who is the conference for?
The conference is free and it is targeted at:
- Voluntary Sector
- Teachers and educators
- Local Authorities
- Politicians
- Police
- Decision makers
- All public bodies
- Civic Society
Registration
Please register your interest ASAP as places are limited and there is a high demand for this conference. To register your interest, please email conference@bemis.org.uk, phone Mrs. Tanveer Parnez, BEMIS Director of National Development, on 0141 548 8047, or send the slip below to: BEMIS, Centrum Building, 38 Queen Street, Glasgow, G1 3DX
For further information, download the flyer and programme from the documents sidebar.