Announcement

The A’idun Group (Lebanon and Syria) and BADIL Resource Center (Palestine) will hold a two-day workshop on:

PALESTINIAN REFUGEE PROTECTION (Protection Rights, Needs and Strategies)

The workshop will be hosted by the Institute for Palestine Studies and held in Beirut, 2 – 3 June 2003.

(E/25/03)

BADIL Resource Center
28 May 2003
For Immediate Release

PROGRAM

Monday, 2 June:

Clarification of Concepts, Law and Mechanisms

Lex Takkenberg: ‘Overview of Relevant International Law and Conventions’
Jaber Suleiman (A’idun): ‘Protection Needs of Palestinians in Lebanon and Syria'
Terry Rempel (BADIL): ‘Regional and International Mechanisms available for day-to-day Protection and Durable Solutions for Palestinian Refugees;

Discussion

Tuesday, 3 June:

Critical Review of Past and Current Palestinian and Arab Efforts for Improving Refugee Protection

Suheil Al Natour and Terry Rempel

Discussion: Recommendations for a Coordinated Advocacy Strategy and Follow-up

For additional information about this workshop, please contact:

Jaber Suleiman, A’idun, at: s_cadvoc@cyberia.net.lb or jsleiman@inco.com.lb

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