Seminar on treaties, agreements and other
constructive arrangements between States and indigenous populations
Geneva, 15 – 17 December 2003
Preliminary outline of programme
Monday 15 December
·
Election of a chairperson and rapporteur.
·
Introduction of participants.
·
Presentations of key themes and objectives
of the seminar.
·
First theme:
Consideration of the conclusions and recommendations of the Study
on treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements
between States and indigenous populations.
·
Second theme:
Historical and contemporary treaties between States and indigenous
peoples as a means of contributing to reconciliation.
Tuesday 16 December
·
Second theme (contd):
Historical and contemporary treaties between States and indigenous
peoples as a means of contributing to reconciliation.
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Third theme:
Analysis of processes, principles and other essential elements in
modern-day treaty making.
Wednesday 17 December
·
Fourth theme:
Implementation, monitoring, and dispute resolution in relation to
treaties, including the role of international and regional
intergovernmental organizations.
·
Conclusions and recommendations.
Contact person:
jburger@ohchr.org or
mtabard@ohchr.org
