Round Table “Human rights issues: current and future conisderations”

09:45-10:00

Arrival of participants

10:00-10:05

Welcome speech from the Rector of SEEU, Prof. Dr. Zamir Dika

10:05-10:10

Introduction speech from the Director of Max Van der Stoel Institute, Prof. Dr. Veton Latifi

10:10-11:30

Short notes on specific topics given by the following previously announced speakers:

Human rights issues from the point of view of the Minister of Justice, Prof. Dr. Adnan Jashari

The USA system of civil rights and liberties, Dr. Sc. Mark Lasser, Senior Justice Advisor, INL Justice Section, US Embassy Skopje

Human rights issues form the point of view of the Ombudsperson,

Mr. Sc. Ixhet Memeti

Human rights in the context of judicial reforms, Prof. Dr. Gordan Kalajdjiev, Head of the Helsinki Committee of RM

Vienna +20: the future of human rights, Prof. Dr. Elena Andreevska, PAPS, SEEU

The right not to be discriminated against, Prof. Dr. Bekim Kadriu, Law Faculty, SUT

Gender equality in political transition, Doc. Dr. Emine Zendeli, Law Faculty, SEEU

Presumption of innocence and other due process rights, Doc. Dr. Arta Bilalli, Law Faculty, SUT

Slavery in its contemporary manifestations, Mr sc. Sami Mehmeti, Law Faculty, SEEU

Six decades since the adoption of UDHR – a special perspective on the Balkans Mr sc. Besa Kadriu, PAPS, SEEU

11:30-12:00

Discussion and conclusions

12:00-12:30

Coffee and refreshments in the cafeteria of BDC

12:30

End of the event and departure of participants