Vietnam UPR 2024 Side Event

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In advance of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR), eight Vietnamese and international human rights organizations will host a side event on May 6, 2024 to shine a spotlight on the continuing human rights violations in Vietnam today.

The conference, “Hanoi’s promises, Vietnam’s reality & Actions to address Human Rights Violations” will bring together human rights experts and activists.

Confirmed speakers and panel moderators include:

  • Margaux Ewen, Freedom House
  • Sébastien Desfayes, Cosunam
  • Don Le, Article 19
  • Nguyen Van Dai, Brotherhood for Democracy
  • Duy Hoang, Viet Tan
  • Arthur Rochereau, Reporters Without Borders
  • Wiebke Hangst, Media Defence
  • Sylvia Palomba, Destination Justice
  • Emilie Pradichit, Manushya Foundation
  • Alexandre de Senarclens, Grand Conseil de Genève
  • Joëlle Fiss, Grand Conseil de Genève
  • Masha Alimi, Grand Conseil de Genève

Details:

Conference “Hanoi’s promises, Vietnam’s reality & Actions to address Human Rights Violations

What: Pre-UPR Side Event

When: May 6, 3pm – 5pm

Where: Ferme Sarasin, Chemin Edouard Sarasin 47, 1218 Le Grand Saconnex

Registration: UPR-VN@viettan.org or click registration form

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