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- From: harelb@math.cornell.edu (Harel Barzilai)
- Subject: Swiss Seminar on Rising Tide of European Racism
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- Topic 192 Seminar on Racism
- hrcoord gen.racism 2:45 pm Jul 15, 1992
- From: Human Rights Coordinator <hrcoord>
- Subject: Seminar on Racism
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- /* Written 2:44 pm Jul 15, 1992 by hrcoord in cdp:humanrights */
- World Peace Council's WORLD PEACE BULLETIN
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- 20 June 1992
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- International Seminar on the Rising Tide of Racism in Europe
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- Organized by:
- NGO Sub-Committee on Racism, Racial Discrimination, Apartheid
- and Decolonization
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- Venue:
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Ecumenical Centre, 150 route de Ferney
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- Date:
- 29-30 August 1992
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- Contents:
- The following topics are suggested for discussion:
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- 1. New manifestations of racism in different countries in
- Europe: reports from countries/regions on attacks against
- "foreigners" (refugees, migrant workers, etc.), appearance
- of racist concepts in election campaign and political party
- platforms, in sections of the media, etc.; public reactions
- and anti-racism demonstrations, rallies and meetings.
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- 2. The growth of fascist, neo-fascist and neo-nazi forces in
- Europe: their contribution to the new racist tide.
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- 3. Racism and its connection with economic issues.
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- 4. Racist discrimination and the situation of migrant workers
- in Europe.
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- Contact:
- Romesh Chandra
- Chairperson
- c/o NGO Sub-Committee on Racism...
- Secretariat
- c/o WILPF
- CP 28
- 1 rue de Varembe
- CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland
- Tel: 41 22 733 6175
- Fax: 41 22 740 1063
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