FLIA's Participation in the UN Forum on Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law:
Events, Interviews, and Research
Conference: The First Session of the Forum of the United Nations on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law
FLIA's delegation attended the first session of the United Nations Forum on Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law, which was held from November 21-22, in Geneva, Switzerland, at the Palais des Nations. The topic was widening the Democratic Space: the role of youth in public decision-making.
Seminar: Political Participation and the Global Civic Education of Youth
FLIA and CPE (The Coalition for Peace and Ethics) organized a side event of the United Nations Forum on Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law titled “Political Participation and the Global Civic Education of Youth,” on November 21, Geneva, Switzerland, at the Palais des Nations.
Research: Themes for the First Session of the Forum on Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law
FLIA and CPE reached out to a total of 42 institutions to identify possible topics for discussion at the Forum's inaugural session on “Widening the Democratic Space: the Role of Youth in Public Decision Making”, and submit the following suggestions...
Interview: A Conversation with Bi Jiawei about the UN Forum on Democracy, Human Rights and the Rule of Law
Flora Sapio (The China Research and Analysis Blog) has held an interview with Mr. Bi Jiawei (毕家玮), one of the members of FLIA and the CPE’s delegation for the first session of the United Nations Forum on Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law. Bi Jiawei studied International Law at Leiden University, before moving to The Hague, where he now lives and works as the Administrative Director of The Chinese Initiative on International Law.
Interview: Domenico Letizia on the UN Forum on Democracy, Human Rights and the Rule of Law
As the first day of United Nations Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law has ended, the China Research and Analysis Blog is pleased to hold a conversation with Domenico Letizia. Domenico Letizia is among those who contributed their views on knowledge, education and human rights to the submission that FLIA and the CPE helped present to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on behalf of all stakeholders.
Interview: Jason Cai on the UN Forum on Democracy, Human Rights and the Rule of Law
Flora Sapio intervewed Jason Cai regarding the United Nations Forum on Democracy, Human Rights, and the Rule of Law and the side vent FLIA and CPE organized. At the side event, Jason Cai served as the chair and moderated a lively discussion. Jason Cai is a legal consultant at the Shanghai office of an international law firm. He earned a bachelor of law degree, majoring in intellectual property law, and he also has a stong interest in international law issues.