Mr. Ngawang Choephel, member of the UNPO Presidency and representative of Tibet has addressed the UN Human Rights Council. The address concerns the plight of Tibetans and the effect of ‘massive arrests’. Below is a copy of the days itinerary.

10th session of the UN Human Rights Council (2-27 March 2009)


Arbitrary Detention
The Latest Issues and Challenges


Monday, 9 March 2009
13h00 – 14h30
Rm XXVII (27), Palais des Nations

Panelists

“Massive Arrest and Its Consequences”
Mr. Ngawang Choephel, Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO)
    
“Conscientious Objectors to Military Service”
Mr. Jae-chang Oh, MINBYUN-Lawyers for a Democratic Society

“Migrants in Immigration Detention”
Mr. William Gois, Migrant Forum in Asia (MFA)

And

Ms. Manuela Carmena Castrillo
Chairperson-Rapporteur of the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention

Moderator

Ms. Rachel Brett
Quaker United Nations Office (QUNO)

For further information, please contact Ms. Giyoun Kim, FORUM-ASIA
(Tel: +41-(0)22-740-2947 / Email: [email protected])