09 Dec 2022, 2.00 PM - 4.00 PM
On the occasion of the Human Rights Week and the International Human Rights Day, the Embassy of Sweden and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs organise a seminar about the conditions for human rights defenders followed by the official inauguration of the photo exhibition "A Tribute to Human Rights Defenders & Those Fighting for a Gender Equal World".
14.00 Welcome by moderator Elizabeth Evenson, Director of the International Justice Program, Human Rights Watch
14.10 Part I: Human Rights Defenders in Exile
14.30 Part II: How to enhance protection of Human Rights Defenders
14.50 Q&A
15.00 Inauguration Photo Exhibition by Ambassador Cecilia Ruthström-Ruin
15.10 Presentation of the photo exhibition by the photographer Anette Brolenius
15.20 Drinks (non-alcoholic)
16.00 End of program
The number of seats is limited and therefore open to invitees only. Send us a mail if you would like to participate but have not received a personal invitation.
The Photo Exhibition "A Tribute to Human Rights Defenders & Those Fighting for a Gender Equal World" is open to public between 30 November-15 December 2022. Link to more information on the Photo Exhibition.
Location: City Hall, The Hague
