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Students Human Rights Conference
11 December 1998We regret that the webcast of this conference has been pre-empted by the continuation of the General Assembly commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Human Rights
Programme
Organized by the Department of Public Information, in association with New York City Board of Education, UNA-USA, The International Bridges Project, The Global Education Motivators, ASPnet/USA, Lift Every Voice, Inc. and over 200 schools worldwide.
10:00 - 11:00 -- Informal consultations
Welcome remarks by Mr. Mian Qadrud-Din, Department of Public Information, United Nations
Conversation with Ambassador William J. vanden Heuvel, President, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute and Chair, National Coordinating Committee for UDHR50
11:00 - 12:30 -- Plenary
Opening statement by chairperson of the session
Statements by delegates
Comments by Ambassador H.E. A. Peter Burleigh (USA) and Ambassador H.E. Dr. Makarim Wibisono (Indonesia)
Greetings by Isaac Hayes, recording artist and human rights activist2:15 -- 3:30 -- Solemn session
Opening statement by chairperson and adoption of the students' declaration
Remarks by Dr. Rudy Crew, Chancellor, Board of Education, New York City
Remarks by Mr. André Flahaut, Minister, Civil Service, Belgium
Statement by the Secretary-General (or his representative)
Statement by Mr. Didier Opertti, President, United Nations General Assembly
Closing statement by session chairman
3:30 - 4:30 -- Cultural Activities
Presentations by two members of Teen Talk Radio (WNYE).