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Aristotle
University of Thessaloniki
International Conference
"Towards a Culture of Human rights and Peace:
the Role of Universities"
Thessaloniki, Greece, 2 - 4 December 1999
Ceremony Hall of the A.U.Th.
Old Building of the Faculty of Philosophy |
"Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in
the minds of men that the defences of peace must be constructed." (Constitution
of UNESCO, 1945)
The UNESCO Chair of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki on
Education for Human Rights and Peace organises an International Conference on the topic:
"Towards a Culture of Human Rights and Peace-The Role of
Universities"
The Conference will be held in Thessaloniki, December 2-4, 1999, at the
Aristotle University (Ceremony Hall, at the Old Building of the Faculty of Philosophy) and
inaugurates the UNESCO Chair activities for the celebration of 2000-International
Year for the Culture of Peace.
The Conference aims at the creation, in the broader area of
South-Eastern Europe, of a large network of University Schools, UNESCO Chairs, Research
Institutes, Non-Governmental Organizations etc. working on programs of education, teaching
and research related to the Culture of Peace. The invited speakers of the Conference are
UNESCO officials, UNESCO Chairholders, Directors of Research Institutes, Rectors and
Professors of Universities.
The participation in the Conference is free and on-line
translation will be provided.
Please find the Conference Programme below..
For further information please contact:
Phone-Fax: (003031) 997361, 995311
E-mail: dipeace@psy.auth.gr
Web: http://unesco.auth.go/conf99/unesco_uk.htm
PROGRAMME
THURSDAY
2 DECEMBER |
| 09.00 - 10.00 |
Opening Ceremony of the Conference - Addresses |
| 10.00 - 10.20 |
String Ensemble "ROTONDA"
Director: Irina Dragneva
A. Vivaldi, Concerto Grosso
L' Estro Armonico |
Session 1 * Chair: Dr. Francine Fournier |
| 10.20 - 10.40 |
D. Chitoran, Professor
UNESCO, Special Advisor of the Director General
What kind of University for the 21st century? The challenges of a Culture of
Peace for Higher Education |
| 10.40 - 10.55 |
Coffee break |
| 10.55 - 11.15 |
D. Adams, Professor
UNESCO, Director of the Unit for the International Year for the Culture of Peace
Towards a Global Movement for a Culture of Peace |
| 11.15 - 11.35 |
M. Cogen, Professor
International and European Research Unit,
University of Gent
The Academy for Conflict Resolution and a Culture of Peace |
| 11.35 - 11.55 |
F. Rojas Rodriguez
Representative in Greece of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
The development of humanitarian conscience at the University |
| 12.00 - 13.00 |
Discussion |
Session 2 * Chair: Professor David Adams |
| 17.00 - 17.20 |
F. Fournier,Dr.
UNESCO, Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences
Human Rights Education: key to the Culture of Peace |
| 17.20 - 17.40 |
A. Papisca, Professor
UNESCO Chairholder, Director of the European Master Programme, University of Padova
The European Master Programme on Human Rights and Democratization-Towards the Year 2000 |
| 17.40 - 18.00 |
T. Pentzopoulou-Valala, Professor
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, G. Secretary of the UNESCO Center of Thessaloniki
The rising of the question of Human Rights in ancient greek philosophy |
| 18.00 - 18.20 |
Coffee break |
Session 3 * Chair: Professor Janusz Symonides |
| 18.20 - 18.40 |
S. Cvetanovski, Professor
Vice-Rector, "Sts Cyril and Methodius" University of Skopje
Intercultural Understanding |
| 18.40 - 19.00 |
R. Valchev, Professor
UNESCO Chairholder, Bourgas Free University
The idea of tolerance in the post-communist world of the South-Eastern Europe |
| 19.00 - 19.20 |
E. Micu, Professor
Rector, North University of Baia Mare,
UNESCO Chair, and
L. E. Kozma, Assoc. Professor
North University of Baia Mare
The role of Universities in developing interethnic
relations and the preservation of the national cultural identity |
| 19.20 - 20.00 |
Discussion |
| 20.30 |
Reception by the Rector of the Aristotle University of
Thessaloniki, Professor M. Papadopoulos |
FRIDAY 3
DECEMBER |
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Session 4 * Chair: Professor Dumitru Chitoran |
| 09.00 - 9.20 |
J. Symonides, Professor
UNESCO, Director of the Department for Peace, Human Rights, Democracy and Tolerance
Normative basis of a Culture of Peace. The Human Right to Peace |
| 09.20 - 09.40 |
G. Mader, Dr.
President, European University Center for Peace Studies (E.P.U.), UNESCO Chair
Pioneering a Culture of Peace: the role of the UNESCO Chairs and Universities
presented by R. Doole, M.A., M.Sc., Academic Coordinator, E.P.U. |
| 09.40 - 10.00 |
I. Moroianu Zlatescu, Professor
Director of the Romanian Institute for Human Rights
La Culture des Droits de l' Homme et de la Paix |
| 10.00-10.20 |
Coffee break |
Session 5 * Chair: Professor Mircea Malitza |
| 10.20 - 10.40 |
J. Calleja, Dr.
Lecturer, University of Malta
Universities in cultures of peace, mediation and prevention |
| 10.40 - 11.00 |
M. Sharaka, Professor
UNESCO Chairholder, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
The civil society and democracy in Palestine |
| 11.00 - 11.20 |
M. Prindezis
Directrice, Association Mondiale pour l' "Ecole-Instrument de Paix"
Le rôle des ONG pour la promotion d' une Culture des Droits de l' Homme et de la Paix |
| 11.20 - 12.20 |
Discussion |
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Session 6 * Chair: Professor Savo Cvetanovski |
| 17.00 - 17.20 |
G. Mavroidis, Dr.
Conseiller pour l' Éducation, Délégation Permanente de la Grèce auprè s de l' UNESCO
L' éducation physique, l' athlétisme et les sports au service de la Paix à l'aube du
3ème millénaire |
| 17.20 - 17.40 |
V. Iancu, Professor
UNESCO, Commission Nationale de Roumanie, UNESCO Chair
La Chaire UNESCO des Droits de l' Homme, Démocratie et Paix de l'Université du Nord
de Baia Mare et la protection des droits des minorités nationales de Roumanie |
| 17.40 - 18.00 |
O. Murdzeva-Skarik, Professor
Representative of the UNESCO Chair, "Sts Cyril and Methodius" University of
Skopje, Director of the Balkan Peace Studies Center
A Network of Universities for a Culture of Peace |
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Session 7 * Chair: Professor Emil Micu |
| 18.20 - 18.40 |
Y. -R. Nedeljkovic, Professor
Assistant Executive Director of the European Center for Peace and Development of U.N.
University for Peace
Education for Peace through the unity of human rights and duties, on the basis of
history of morality and culture |
| 18.40 - 19.00 |
M. Malitza, Professor
President of the Black Sea University Foundation, Member of the Romanian Academy
Ten thousand cultures, one single civilization |
| 19.00 - 20.00 |
Discussion |
SATURDAY
4 DECEMBER |
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Session 8 * Chairs: Professor Emeritus Lambros
Houssiadas
Professor Olga Murdzeva-Skarik |
UNESCO
Chair of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Presentation by Members |
| 09.30 - 09.45 |
D. Papadopoulou, Professor
UNESCO Chairholder, A.U.Th. ,
Director of the Institute of Education for Peace
Contemporary World Problems and the Scientist' s Responsibility: an academic
programme towards a Culture of Human Rights and Peace |
| 09.45 - 09.55 |
L. Papadopoulos, Dr.
Lecturer, School of Law, A.U.Th.
International Organizations, Human Rights and Peace |
| 09.55 - 10.05 |
A. Kamarianos, Assoc. Professor
School of Veterinary Medicine, A.U.Th., Director of the Laboratory of Ecology and
Protection of Environment
Environmental Protection: an issue of Peace Education |
| 10.05 - 10.15 |
M. Zamani-Valassiadou, Assoc. Professor
School of Physics, A.U.Th.
Nuclear Physics in contemporary and future society |
| 10.15 - 10.25 |
A. Benos, Assistant Professor
School of Medicine, A.U.Th.
Contemporary Social Problems: a challenge for Human Rights Education |
| 10.25 - 10.35 |
P. Kordoutis, Dr.
Lecturer, School of Psychology, A.U.Th.
Interdependence and Social Values: reflections for a better world |
| 10.35 - 10.45 |
E. Stefanidis, Student
School of Physics, A.U.Th.
Youth for a Culture of Peace |
| 10.45 - 11.15 |
Discussion |
| 11.15 - 11.30 |
Coffee break |
| 11.35 - 11.45 |
Saxophone solo
by Theofilos Sotiriadis,
member of the UNESCO Chair
S. Kassap, Saxophone balkanique
A. Piazzola, Tango - Étude no 6 |
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Session 9 * Chairs: Professor Dumitru Chitoran
Professor Dimitra Papadopoulou |
| 11.45 - 12.30 |
General Discussion - Conclusions
Closing Ceremony |
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