Rodolfo Stavenhagen, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Indigenous People, will be visiting Tromsø with the following activity schedule:

A: Guest Lecture

Theme: "Making the Declaration Work: the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Today"

Date: Friday, February 8, 2008.

Time: 10:15-12:00

Venue: Auditorium, Centre for Peace Studies

B: Informal Discussion

The Special Rapporteur Rodolfo Stavenhagen will discuss challenges facing adolescent and young adult indigenouspersons in different regions. The session will also be a rare opportunity for students and staff to ask the Rapporteur questions about rights-based and development issues facing indigenous peoples in specific countries.

Date: Friday, February 8, 2008

Time: 13:15-14:30

Venue: Ardna, The Sámi Cultural House

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