UNESCO CHAIRS on Culture of Peace Democracy, Peace and Human Rights

UNESCO CHAIRS
on Culture of Peace, Democracy and Human Rights

Title of Chair / Address	Objectives
Algeria
UNESCO Chair for Teaching, Research and Education of Human Rights, Democracy and Peace University of Oran (in collaboration with the National Human Rights Observatory) Professor Mohamed Abbon Rector University of Oran PO Box 1524 El M’naouer Oran Algeria Telephone: 213 6 41 69 51 Fax: 213 6 33 86 79	Mise en place d'un système intégré d'activités de recherche et de formation, d'information et de documentation dans le domaine de l'éducation permanente aux droits de l'homme, à la démocratie et à la paix ; Élaboration d'un plan concernant la question des droits de l'homme, de la démocratie et de la paix à utiliser dans les programmes de l'Université ; Développement progressif d'un système élargi pour l'éducation permanente aux droits de l'homme, à la démocratie et à la paix, y compris l'élaboration de programmes spéciaux d'éducation aux droits de l'homme et à la démocratie pour le personnel enseignant des établissements primaires, secondaires et supérieurs, ainsi que pour les élus des organismes nationaux, gouvernementaux et municipaux, les juristes, les militaires, le personnel chargé de l'exécution des peines, les médias.
Argentina
Chaire UNESCO de formation en gestion des crises humaines, Professor Dra. Miriam Dolly Arancibia de Calmels Chair holder Universidad Católica de Cuyo – Facultad de Filosophía y Humanidades Ignacio de la Rosa 1516, Rivadavia 5400 San Juan Argentina Telephone: 54 64 33 25 25 Fax: 54 64 33 25 26 Email: filosofia@uccuyo.edu.ar Web: Universidad Catolica de Cuyo-UCC	Rassembler, constituer et diffuser les connaissances académiques et opérationnelles indispensables pour prévenir, gérer et traiter les crises auxquelles sont confrontées les sociétés ; améliorer la prise en charge des victimes grâce à la formation de tous les professionnels concernés et par la création de services spécialisés pour l'accueil, les soins et l'aide aux victimes ; Favoriser en Amérique latine, le développement de plans globaux d'action pour faire face à ce problème.
Austria
UNESCO Chair on Peace, Human Rights and Democracy Professor Gerald Mader Chairholder European University Centre for Peace Studies A-7461, Stadschlaining Telephone: 43 33 55 24 98 Fax: 43 33 55 26 62 e-mail: aspr@aspr.ac.at Web : European University Centre for Peace Studies	Information and Documentation Centre established by National Commissions for UNESCO to provide a continuous and comprehensive programme in the field of Peace, Human Rights and Democracy, and to facilitate subregional and regional co-operation among member universities and institutions.
Azerbaijan
UNESCO Chair on Peace, Human Rights and Democracy Professor Alikram Zakir Abdullayev Rector Baku Institute of Public Administration and Political Science (BIPAPS) 74 Lermontov Kuchesi Str. 370001 Baku Azerbaijan Telephone: 99412 92 65 29 Fax: 99412 92 69 64	To promote an integrated system of research activities in the field of peace, human rights and democracy, focusing on social, legal, historical and political aspects of human rights, democracy and interethnic relations.
Belarus
UNESCO Chair for Human Rights and Democracy Belarussian State Polytechnical Acedemy Faculty of Law 4, F. Skorina Avenue 220080 Minsk Belarus Telephone: 375 172 20 75 38 Fax: 375 172 26 59 40	To promote and integrated system of research, training, information and documentation activities in the field of human rights and democracy. To facilitate collaboration between internationally recognized researchers and the research team of the BSPA, and other institutions in the region and world-wide.
UNESCO Chair in the Culture of Peace and Democracy Mr. Ivan Varivonchik Project Co-ordinator National Institute of Higher Education of the Republic of Belarus 15 Moskovskaya St. 220 001 Minsk Belarus Telephone: 375 172 228 315 Fax: 375 172 228 315 Email: ivanvaqr@ns.study.minsk.by ivanar@ns.nsys.mins	To promote an integrated system of research, training, information and documentation activities in the field of human rights, democracy and peace as well as tolerance and intercultural dialogue in Belarus and in other countries of the region.
Benin
Chaire UNESCO des droits de la personne humaine et de la démocratie Prof. Théodore Holo Responsable de la chaire UNESCO Faculté des sciences juridiques, économiques et politiques Université nationale du Bénin B. P. 526 Campus universitaire d'Abomey, Calavi Cotonou Phone: 229 36 00 74 Fax: 229 30 16 38/30 09 38	Promouvoir un système intégré d'activités de recherche de formation, d'information et documentation dans le domaine des droits de l'homme et de la démocratie ; animer la recherche et aider à élaborer un plan d'études concernant les questions des droits de l'homme, de la démocratie et de la paix à utiliser dans les programmes de l'Université et d'éducation permanente.
Brazil
UNESCO Chair on Education for Peace, Human Rights, Democracy and Tolerance Prof. Umberto G. Cordani Chairholder Universidade de São Paulo Instituto de Estudios Avançados Av. Prof. Luciano Gualberto Travessa J 374 Terreo, Cidade Universitária CEP 05 508 900 São Paulo Brésil Tel: 55 11 818 3919/818 4442 Fax: 55 11 211 9563 Email: iea@org.usp.br USP - Universidade de Sao Paulo - Homepage	To promote an integrated system of research, training, information and documentation activities in the field of human rights, democracy and peace based upon subregional and regional collaboration. To initiate research and help elaborate a curriculum concerning issues of human rights, democracy and peace for use in the Programmes of the University and for the progressive development of a nation-wide system of permanent education for democracy and human rights.
Chaire UNESCO-AUGM sur la culture de la paix Vice-Reitora Universidade Federal do Paraná Rua XV de Novembro, 1299 Curitiba Phone: 55 41 262 0340 Fax: 55 41 264 5432 *In Collaboration with:* Prof. Jorge Brovetto Presidente Asociación de Universidades Grupo Montevideo Av. Brasil 2697, Ed. UNESCO Montevideo (Uruguay) Phone/Fax: 708 65 30 E-mail: grmont@seciu.edu.uy	Promouvoir une culture de la paix en développant un système intégré d'activités d'enseignement et de recherche et en utilisant tous les moyens appropriés pour le transfert des connaissances (cours magistraux, conférences, séminaires, tables rondes, colloques, ateliers, publications, matériel audiovisuel, centres d'information et de documentation, etc.).
Bulgaria
UNESCO Chair for Civic Education Professor Roumen Valtchev Chairholder Sofia University "St. Kliment Orchridski" Civic Education Department 15, Tsar Osvoboditel Blv. 1000 Sofia Bulgaria Telephone: 359 2 801 176 Fax: 359 1 463 589 e-mail: oemosf@bgcict.bitnet	Coordination et l'implantation des programmes d'éducation civique dans les écoles ; Elaboration de manuels scolaires ; Formation de formateurs.
UNESCO Chair on Culture of Peace and Human Rights Professor Petkro Tchbanov Rector Bourgas Free University 101, Alexandrovska Str. Bourgas 8000 Bulgaria Telephone: 35956 2 10 25 Fax: 35956 2 95 67	To promote an integrated system of research, training, information and documentation activities in the field of peace, human rights an democracy to initiate research and help elaborate a curriculum concerning issues of human rights, democracy and peace for use in the programmes of the Bourgas Free University and as a contribution to work under way for progressive development of a nation-wide system of continuing education for peace, democracy and human rights.
Burundi
Chaire UNESCO en éducation à la paix et la résolution pacifique des conflicts Professeur Gilbert Midende Responsible de la Chair Université de Burundi BP 1550 Bjumbura Burundi Téléphone: 257 222 059 Fax: 257 223 288	Mise en place d'un système intégré de recherche, de formation, d'information et de documentation au service de l'éducation à la paix et la résolution pacifique des conflits.
Colombia
UNESCO Chair for Democracy and Human Rights Professor Ricardo Sanchez Angel Chairholder Instituto Luis Carlo Galan para el Desarrollo de la Democracia Calle de la Esperanza, Candelaria Calle 10 no 4-21 Santafé de Bogatá Colombia Telephone: 57 1 342 5000 Fax: 57 1 284 53 53 Email: sdc@ileg.colnodo.apc.org	To promote an integrated system of research, training, information and documentation in the field of democracy and human rights; To initiate research and help elaborate curricula concerning issues of democracy and human rights for the progressive development of a nation-wide system of permanent education in the field.
Côte d’Ivoire
Chaire UNESCO pour la culture de la paix Professeur Dago Gerard Lezou Directeur de la Coopération Université de Cocody B.P V.34 Abidjan Côte d’Ivoire Téléphone: 225 448 751 Fax: 225 448 751	Promouvoir la qualité de l'éducation et de la recherche (3^ème cycle universitaire), la démocratie, les droits de l'homme, l'esprit de tolérance et les autres valeurs propres à une culture de la paix. La Chaire a une vocation sous-régionale et sert de cadre de réflexion et de débat sur les problèmes du continent.
Dominican Republic
Chaire UNESCO pour la paix, les droits de l'homme et la démocratie Dr. Edylberto Cabral Ramírez Rector Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo Zona Universitaria Santo Domingo Phone: 533 1045 Fax: 533 1106	Promouvoir un système intégré d'activités de recherche, de formation, d'information et de documentation dans le domaine de la paix, les droits de l'homme et la démocratie, ainsi que des méthodes de prévention et de résolution pacifique des conflits ; Faciliter la collaboration nationale, sous-régionale, régionale et internationale entre les chercheurs et les enseignants de haut niveau, et ceux de l'Université ; Promouvoir l'éducation pour la paix, les droits de l'homme et la démocratie en République dominicaine par la formation d'éducateurs et le soutien aux enseignants dans ces domaines.
Equitorial Guinea
Chair UNESCO en éducation pour la paix, le respect des droits de l'homme et la démocratie Universidad Nacional de Guinea Ecuatorial, Malabo
Ethiopia
UNESCO Chair for Education for Human Rights and Democracy Prof. Andreas Eshete Chairholder Addis Ababa University Faculty of Law P.O. Box 1176 Addis Ababa Ethiopie Phone: 251 1 550 844 Fax: 251 1 550 655	To promote information and documentation in the field ; To develop a nation-wide system of permanent education for human rights and democracy, including the elaboration of special educational programming for the personnel of schools and institutions of higher education, elected representatives of local and national bodies, governmental and municipal officials, members of the judiciary, lawyers, military, law-enforcement and penitentiary personnel, as well as media personnel...
Georgia
UNESCO Chair on Culture of Peace and Democracy Professor M. Vakhtang Sartania Chairholder Sulkhan-Baba Orbeliani Tibilisi State Pedagogical University Faculty of History and Law 32, I. Chavchavadze av. 380079 Tibilisi Georgia Telephone: 995 32 223 581 Fax: 995 32 294 713	To promote an integrated system of research, training, information and documentation activities in the field of peace, human rights and democracy; To initiate research and help elaborate a curriculum concerning issues of human rights, democracy and peace for use in the programmes of the University and as a contribution to work under way for the progressive development of a nation-wide system of continuing education for peace, democracy and human rights.
Greece
UNESCO Chair in Human Rights and Peace Professor Dimitra Papadoulou Chairholder Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Institute of Education for Peace Department of Psychology P.O. Box 10417 GR-54006 Thessaloniki Greece Telephone: 30 31 997 361 Fax: 30 31 997 384 E-mail: lanth@skiathos.physics.auth.gr Web: www.auth.gr/unescochair/english/default.htm	The UNESCO Chair at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is the development of : a. An Inter-Faculty Interdisciplinary Programme on Education for Human Rights and Peace, entitled "Contemporary World Problems and the Scientist's Responsibility". The above Inter-Faculty Programme is a development of the Programme of Education for Peace which was founded in 1986 at undergraduate and postgraduate level with the central research project "Schoolbooks in Greece and Education for Peace". Responsible for the Programme since 1986 is Professor Dimitra Papadopoulou. b. the educational activities of the Institute of Education for Peace.
India
UNESCO Chair in Peace, Human Rights and Democracy Professor Vishwnath D. Karad Chairholder Academy of Engineering and Educational Research Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT) World Peace Centre S.No 124, Kothrud, Paul Road 41103 Pune India Telephone: 91 212 33 76 82 Fax: 91 212 34 27 70	To promote an integrated system of research, training and information and documentation activities in the field of peace, human rights and democracy; To initiate research and help elaborate a curriculum concerning issues of human rights, peace, democracy, tolerance and international understanding for use in the programmes of the Centre and as a contribution to the launching of a nationwide system of continuing education for human rights, peace, democracy, tolerance and international understanding in India.
Italy
UNESCO Chair in Human Rights, Democracy and Peace Universitá degli Studi di Padova
Jordan
UNESCO Chair on Human Rights and Democracy Dr. Muhamed Adnan Al-Bakhit Chairholder Faculty of Social and Human Sciences AL al-Bayt University P.O. Box 130040 Mafraq, Amman Phone: 962 6 871 101-6 Fax: 962 6 871 232	To promote an integrated system of research, training, information and documentation activities in the field democracy and human rights. An important activity will be to initiate research and help elaborate a curriculum concerning issues of human rights and democracy for use in the programmes of the University and as a contribution to work under way for the progressive development of a nation-wide system of permanent education for human rights and democracy.
Korea
UNESCO Chair on Peace, Democracy and Human Rights Professor Sung-Joo Han Chairholder Korea University IL Min International Relations Institute 1, Anam-dong Sungbuk-Ku 136-701 Seoul Republic of Korea Telephone: 82 2 923 2416 Fax: 82 2 927 5165 Email: irihan@aol.com Web: Il Min International Relations Institute	To promote an integrated system of research, training, information and documentation activities in the field of education for peace, democracy, and human rights; To develop a postgraduate teaching programme in the framework of three Graduate Colleges: Ilmin International Relations Institute (IRI), Graduate School of Policy Studies and Graduate School of International Studies.
Madagascar
Chaire UNESCO pour la paix, la démocratie et le développement Prof. Rakotoniaina Justin Coordonnateur national Université de Fianarantsoa B.P. 1264 Route de Mahasoabe, P.K. 3 Andrainjato 301 Fianarantsoa Phone: 261 7 508 02 Fax: 261 7 506 19	Promouvoir, dans le cadre d'un diplôme d'études approfondies (3ème cycle universitaire) de droit public, un système intégré d'activités d'enseignement et de recherche, de formation, d'information et de documentation dans les domaines de la culture de la paix, des droits de l'homme, de la démocratie, ainsi que du développement ; Faciliter la coopération sous-régionale (Océan indien) et régionale entre des chercheurs et professeurs de haut niveau et de réputation internationale et le personnel enseignant de l'Université.
Chairholder Professeur Chavildan Université du Val-de-Marne, Paris XII Avenue du Charles de Gaulle 94010 Créteil France Téléphone: 33 1 45 17 18 80 Fax: 33 1 45 18 76
Mexico
UNESCO Chair for Human Rights Dr Gloria Ramírez Hernández Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) Centro de estudios Básicos en Teoría Social (CEBTS) Faculdad de Ciencias Políticas y Sociales Ciudad Universitaria 04510 México Telephono: 52 2 548 40 40 Fax: 52 2 550 87 72 E-mail: ramirez@sociolan.politicas.unam.mx Web Site: http://sociolan.politicas.unam.mx	Contribuir a la paz y a la seguridad estrechando, mediante la educación, la ciencia y la cultura, la colaboración entre las naciones, a fin de asegurar el respeto universal a la justicia, a la ley, a los derechos humanos y a las libertades fundamentales.
Morocco
UNESCO Chair on Education, Training and Research for Human Rights Professeur Omar Azimam Université Mohammed V Faculté des sciences juridiques, économiques et sociales B.P. 721 Agdal Rabat Maroc Téléphone: 212 7 77 13 37 Fax: 212 7 37 27 70	a) Développer au Maroc, et promouvoir dans les autres pays arabes, un système intégré d'activités de formation initiale et avancée (au niveau du doctorat) et continue dans le domaine ; b) Promouvoir la recherche et la publication d'études et de périodiques spécialisés ; c) Promouvoir le développement, au Maroc, d'infrastructures de documentation et d'information dans le domaine des droits de l'homme.
Chaire UNESCO sur la culture de la paix Prof. El Madani Blekhadir Coordonnateur Faculté des sciences juridiques, économiques et sociales Université Mohammed 1er B. P. 724 6000 Oujda Phone: 212 6 74 75 50 Fax: 212 6 74 47 45	Promouvoir un système intégré d'activités de recherche, de formation, d'information et de documentation dans le domaine de la paix, des droits de l'homme et de la démocratie ; Faciliter la coopération subrégionale et régionale entre des chercheurs et des professeurs de haut niveau et de réputation internationale et le personnel enseignant de l'Université.
Namibia
UNESCO Chair for Democracy and Human Rights (Within the framework of the UTRECHT/UNESCO Network for Southern Africa) Professor Walter Kamba Chairholder University of Namibia Private Bag 13301 340 Mandume Ndemufayo / Avenue Pioneerspark Windhoek Namibia Telephone: 264 61 206 39 37 Fax: 264 61 207 22 86	To promote an integrated system of research, training, information and documentation activities in the field; To elaborate a curriculum concerning democracy and human rights integrated in the study programmes of the Law Faculty and to progressively a nation-wide system of permanent education for democracy and human rights.
Palestinian Authority
UNESCO Chair in Human Rights, Democracy and Peace Dr Mohammed Sharaqa Chairholder An Najah National University Faculty of Law P.O. Box 7707 Nablus Palestinian National Authority Telephone: 9729 37 65 84 / 37 00 42 Fax: 9729 38 79 82 Web: www.najah.edu/english/Research/unescocenter.htm Email: office@najah.edu	To promote an integrated system of research, training, information and documentation activities in the field of human rights, democracy and peace; To elaborate a curriculum concerning issues of human rights, democracy and peace for use in the programmes of the An Najah National University and of other Palestinian universities.
UNESCO Chair in Freedom of Expression Prof. Sari Nusseibeh Coordinator Institute of Modern Media Al-Quds University P. O. Box 3523 Jerusalem Phone: 972 2 295 9274 Fax: 972 2 295 9275	To promote through teaching, research, informational and creative practice, the understanding of the role of communication and freedom of expression in human life, its centrality in the production of a free, developed and just society, and therefore its status as a fundamental human right; To develop, through teaching and research as well as information and documentation activities, the knowledge of the history, foundations, institutions, ethics and philosophy of freedom of expression and democratic exchange, and the problems and challenges facing free communication and expression in different periods and societies; To promote educational, informational, creative and critical activities and innovative media practices that enlarge the constitutencies, horizons and issues for free and open communication, and contribute to freedom of expression and democracy; To network with other institutions, in particular with UNESCO networks devoted to human rights, freedom of expression and democracy, as well as communication education, locally, regionally and globally.
Panama
Cátedra Itinerante UNESCO de Cultura de Paz Prof. Gustavo Garcia de Paredes Coordinador Universidad de Panamá Ciudad Universitaria, La Colina El Cangrejo, Bella Vista Phone: 223 0654/263 6133 Ext. 101 Fax: 223 264 3733	Abarcar un conjunto de actividades coordinadas, de varias universidades, en los campos de la enseñanza, investigación, promoción y difusión de la cultura de paz, a través de todos los medios idóneos. Promouvoir un système coordonnant les activités de recherche et de formation mises en oeuvre par différentes universités dans le domaine de la culture de la paix ; Développer tous les moyens appropriés pour la transmission des connaissances, tels que : cours magistraux, conférences, séminaires, tables rondes, symposiums, ateliers, publications, matériels audio-visuels, centres d'information et de documentation. Promouvoir un système coordonnant les activités de recherche et de formation mises en oeuvre par différentes universités dans le domaine de la culture de la paix ; Développer tous les moyens appropriés pour la transmission des connaissances, tels que : cours magistraux, conférences, séminaires, tables rondes, symposiums, ateliers, publications, matériels audio-visuels, centres d'information et de documentation.
Poland
UNESCO Chair on Human Rights and Peace Professor Tadeusz Jasudowicz Chairholder Nicholas Copernicus University ul. J. Gagaringa 11 PL – 87100 Torun Poland Telephone: 48 56 2294 Fax: 48 56 2402	To organize and promote an integrated system of research, training, information and documentation activities in the field of education for democracy and peace through human rights; To facilitate subregional, regional and international collaboration between high-level, internationally recognized researchers and teachers and the research and teaching staff of the University; To promote the progressive development of a nationwide system of permanent education for democracy and peace through human rights, including the elaboration of special educational programmes for members of such services as the army, the police, penitentiary personnel, the teaching profession, public administration, the judiciary, etc.
Romania
Chair UNESCO des droits de l’homme et de la démocratie Professeu Vicor Iancu Responsible de la Chaire Université de Nord Str. Victor Babes nr. 62A Baia Mare Roumanie Téléphone: 40 62 42 2778 Fax: 40 62 42 2173	Promouvoir un système intégré d'activités de recherche, de formation, d'information et de documentation dans le domaine des droits de l'homme et de la démocratie ; Faciliter la coopération subrégionale et régionale entre des chercheurs et professeurs de haut niveau et de réputation internationale et le personnel enseignant de l'Institut et de l'Université ; Encourager la recherche et contribuer à l'élaboration d'un plan d'études concernant les droits de l'homme, la démocratie et la paix applicable dans les programmes de l'Université, ainsi que dans d'autres institutions d'enseignement supérieur de Roumanie, en se constituant comme point focal national pour les activités dans le domaine.
Insitut Roumain pour les Droits de l’Homme Piata Charles de Gaulle nr. 3 Bucarest Roumanie Téléphon: 40 1 222 7229 Fax: 40 1 222 4287 Email: irdo@itcnet.ro
Russian Federation
UNESCO Chair in Education for a Culture of Peace and Human Rights Prof. Barasby S. Karamurzov Rector Kabardino-Balkarian State University Tchernichevskiy St.,173 Nalchik 360004 Phone: 7 095 25254 Fax: 7 095 337 99 55 E-mail: bsk@kbgu-1nalchik.su	To promote an integrated system of research, training, information and documentation activities in the field of peace, human rights, tolerance and international understanding; To facilitate subregional and regional collaboration between high-level and internationally recognized researchers and teachers, and the research and teaching staff of the University.
UNESCO Chair on Human Rights, Peace, Tolerance and International Understanding Prof. Valeri Mikhailenko Chairholder Ural A. M. Gorky State University 51 Lenin Avenue Ekaterinburg 620083 Phone: 7 095 343 2 55 75 43 Fax: 7 095 343 2 49 56 52	To promote an integrated system of research, training, information and documentation activities in the field of human rights, peace, democracy, tolerance and international understanding; To facilitate subregional and regional collaboration between high-level, internationally recognized researchers and teachers, and the research and teaching staff of the University; To initiate research and help elaborate a curriculum concerning issues of human rights, peace, democracy, tolerance and international understanding for use in the programmes of the University and as a contribution to launching a nationwide system of continuing education for human rights, peace, democracy, tolerance and international understanding in the Russian Federation.
UNESCO Chair for Human Rights and Democracy Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 9, Vozdvijenka Str. Moscow Russian Federation	To organize and promote an integrated system of research, training, information and documentation activities in the field of education for human rights and democracy; To facilitate subregional and regional collaboration between high-level, internationally recognized researchers and teachers of MGIMO and MNIMP and high-level, internationally recognized researchers and lecturers from other countries. An important area of activity for Chair is the progressive development of a nationwide system of permanent education for human rights and democracy, including the elaboration of special educational programmes on human rights and democracy for the personnel of schools and institutions of higher education, elected representatives of local and national bodies, governmental and municipal officials, lawyers, military, law-enforcement and penitentiary personnel, as well as media personnel, etc.
Moscow Independent Institute of International Law (MNIMP) Professor Y. Kolosov Chairholder Prospect Vernadsky Str. Moscow 11745 Russian Federation Telephone: 95 434 94 52 / 241 31 33 Fax: 95 241 11 66
UNESCO Chair on Culture of Peace and Democracy Prof. Lioudmila Selezneva Chairholder Department of History, Political Science and Law Russian State University for the Humanities 6, Miusskaya sq. Moscow 125267 Phone: 7 095 250 61 18 Fax: 7 095 250 51 09 E-mail: afn@rggu.msk.ru Web Site: http://www.rsuh.ru	To promote an integrated system of research, training, information and documentation activities in the field; To initiate research and help elaborate a curriculum concerning issues of human rights, democracy and peace for use in the programmes of the Russian State University for the Humanities, and for the progressive development of a nation-wide system of continuing education for peace, democracy and human rights.
UNESCO Chair / Network in Humanization of Training of Military Specialists and Problems of Conversion Professor V. Maklakov Chairholder Joukovsky Air Force Engineering Academy Leningradsky av 125167 Moscow Russian Federation Telephone: 155 10 91 Fax: 250 59 55	a) To develop and implement a programme for the training and retraining of military personnel which will promote the idea and meet the needs of peace-building an peace-keeping; b) To develop and implement various aerospace protects which will bring improvements in land and sea monitoring for the study and protection of the environment and cultural sites; c) To serve as a centre of excellence for basic and applied research in the field of radio-physics; d) To promote ecological awareness and encourage an environment-friendly approach among the members of the military academic community.
Chaire UNESCO sur le tourisme culturel pour la paix et le développement Prof. Valery Kvartalnov Rector/Chairholder Russian International Academy for Tourism 10, ul. Octyabrskaya Skhodnia, Moscow Region, 141420 Phone: 7 095 574 22 88 Fax: 7 095 574 16 36 E-mail: riat@megabit7.ru Web Site: http://www.megabit7.ru/~somos/riat	Promouvoir un ensemble d'activités de recherche, de formation, d'information et de documentation qui contribue à la formulation de stratégies de tourisme culturel pour la paix et le développement, c'est-à-dire qui assure la conservation à long terme des sites, la participation des populations locales aux projets ainsi qu'aux bénéfices du tourisme, tout en encourageant le dialogue entre les cultures ; Faciliter la coopération sous-régionale, régionale et interrégionale entre des chercheurs et professeurs de haut niveau et de réputation internationale et le personnel enseignant de l'Académie.
UNESCO Transdisciplinary Chair of Peace Philosophy Moscow and St. Petersburg State Universities
Slovakia
UNESCO Chair for Human Rights Education Professor Miroslav Kusy Chairholder Comenius University P.O. Box 1 Gondova 2 SK-81801 Bratislava Slovakia Telephone: 421 7 323 640 Fax: 421 7 323 640 E-mail: nehre@rec.uniba.sk	To promote an integrated system of research, training, information and documentation activities in the field.
South Africa
UNESCO Chair in Culture of Peace and Preventative Diplomacy Professor J. Reddy Vice-Chancellor and Rector University of Durban-Westville P.O. Box 64001 Durban 4001 South Africa Telephone: 27 31 820 Fax: 820 2383	To establish within ACCORD a new teaching and research unit in the field of culture of peace and preventive diplomacy which will implement the following activities: elaboration of a set of case studies, simulations, theoretical framework and an academic curriculum in the field.
UNESCO "Oliver Tambo" Chair on Human Rights Professor N.S. Rembe Chairholder University of Fort Hare Private Bag X 1314 Alice 5700, Ceskei South Africa Telephone: 27 404 32 312 Fax: 27 404 32 119 Email: rembe.n@ufhcc.ufh.ac.za Web: The UNESCO Oliver Tambo Chair of Human Rights	To promote an integrated system of research, training, information and documentation in the field; To initiate research and help elaborate a curriculum concerning issues of human rights and democracy for use in the programmes of the University and to develop progressively a nation-wide system of permanent education for democracy and human rights.
Spain
Catédra UNESCO de la Paz, la Democracia Parliamentario y los Derechos Humanos Prof. Francisco Aznar Vallejo Responsable de la Cátedra UNESCO Instituto Tricontinental de la Democracía Parlamentaria y los Derechos Humanos Universidad de La Laguna Molinos de Agua s/n. E 38207 La Laguna Phone: 34 922 31 94 57 Fax: 34 922 25 96 28	Promover un conjunto articulado de actividades de investigación, formación, información y documentación en la esfera de la paz, la democracia parlamentaria y los derechos humanos, a fin de promover une cultura de paz. Contribuir a elaborar un plan de estudios sobre los mismos asuntos, incluyendo las soluciones pacífica de los conflictos, asi como la humanización del desarrollo; Fomentar progresivamente un sistema de educación permanente para la paz, los derechos humanos, la democracia, la tolerancia y el entendimiento internacional.
Cátedra UNESCO de Paz y Derechos Humanos Professor Vincen’s Fisas Chairholder Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona Faculdad de Ciencias Políticas y Sociología Campus Universatario 08193 Barcelona España Telefono: 34 93 581 24 14 Fax: 34 93 581 24 37 Email: vfisas@pangea.org Web: Càtedra UNESCO sobre Pau i Drets Humans	Promover un conjunto articulado de actividades de investigación, formación, información y documentación en la esfera de la paz y los derechos humanos, con el de promover une cultura de paz; Contribuir a la difusión de los valores de tolerancia y entendimiento mutuo y de no discriminación; Contribuir a elaborar un plan de estudios relativo a las cuestiones de la paz y los derechos humanos que ha de utilizar en los programas de la Universidad y fomentar progresivamente un sistema de educación permanente para la paz, los derechos humanos, la democracia, la tolerancia y el entendimiento internacional.
Switzerland
Chaire UNESCO sur les droits de l'homme et la démocratie Université de Fribourg Prof. Patrice Meyer Coordonnateur Institut interdisciplinaire d'éthique et des droits de l'homme Université de Fribourg 6, rue Saint-Michel CH 1700 Fribourg Phone: 41 26 300 7343 Fax: 41 26 300 9707 E-mail: Patrice.Meyer-Bisch@unifr.ch Web: Institut interdisciplinaire d'éthique et des droits de l'homme
Ukraine
UNESCO Chair in Human Rights, Peace and Democracy, Tolerance and International Understanding Professor Viatcheslav Brioukhovetsky Chairholder National University of Kiev Mohyla Academy 2 Skovoroda Str. 254070 Kiev Ukraine Telephone: 380 44 416 45 15 Fax: 380 44 417 84 61	To promote an integrated system of research, training, information and documentation in the field. To initiate research and help elaborate a curriculum concerning issues of human rights, peace, democracy, tolerance and international understanding for use in the programmes of the National University of Kiev-Mohyla Academy and as a contribution to launching a nation-wide system of continuing education for human rights, peace, democracy, tolerance and international understanding.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
UNESCO Chair in Education for Pluralism, Human Rights and Democracy University of Ulster, Londonderry
United States of America
Cátedra UNESCO de Educatión para la Paz Dra Anaida Pascual Coordinadora Universidad de Puerto Rico Recinto de Río Piedras P.O.Box 23344 San Juan de Puerto Rico, PR 00931 3344 Phone: 787 764 0000 Ext. 2304 Fax: 787 763 4265	Abarcar un conjunto de actividades coordinadas, de varias universidades, en los campos de la enseñanza, investigación, promoción y difusión de una educación para la paz, a través de todos los medios idóneos. Mise en place d'un ensemble d'activités académiques dans le domaine de l'éducation pour la paix incluant notamment : cours magistraux, professeurs et conférenciers invités, présentation d'expositions et projections de matériels audio-visuels, formation des professeurs, élaboration de programmes et matériels didactiques, débats régionaux sur l'innovation éducative et sociale dans le domaine de l'éducation pour la paix, développement d'une base de données, création d'une université d'été,…
Uzbekistan
UNESCO Chair in Human Rights, Peace, Democracy, Tolerance and International Understanding Prof. Akmal Saidov Chairholder Uzbekistan National Center for Human Rights University of World Economy and Diplomacy 54, Buyuk Ipak yuli str. Tashkent 700137 Phone: 998 712 67 67 69 Fax: 998 712 67 09 00 E-mail: diauwed@uwed.freenet.uz
Venezuela
Cátedra UNESCO – Planetea Libre: Hacia una Cultura de Paz Universidad Central de Venezuela Faculdade de Ciencias Económicas y Sociales Dirección de Postgrado Y Escola de Antropología Dra Enoé Texier de Gámez Coordinadora Muro de la Paz Calle Luis Roche QTA – Laklouk Colinas de Bello Monte Caracas Venezuela Telefono: 582 751 3936 Fax: 582 752 09 96 Email: fipli@caracas.c-com.net catpli@caracas.c-com.net Web Site: http://www.planetalibre.com/	Promover un cambio de percepción de nosotros mismos, como hacedores de nuestro destino, capaces de evolucionar integralmente, liberando nuestros cuerpos y desarrollando nuestras destrezas, eliminando ataduras, dogmas, miedos, violencias y traumas, para reencontrarnos con nuestro potencial de crecimiento y de amor, en sintonía con el cosmos, e ir construyendo la Cultura de Paz en transición hacia la sociedad del tercer milenio, basada en el desarrollo humano duradero, la democracia, la paz, la equidad y la libertad. Témoigner de la pérennité de certaines valeurs humaines et spirituelles ; Promouvoir un changement de perception de nous-mêmes en tant qu'agents de notre destinée, capables de changer intégralement en libérant notre corps et en développant nos capacités, en éliminant tout ce qui nous freine, dogmes, peurs, violences et traumatismes, pour retrouver notre potentiel de croissance et d'amour en harmonie avec le cosmos, et aller vers une culture de la paix jusqu'à la société du troisième millénaire qui devra être fondée sur un développement humain durable, la démocratie, la paix, l'équité et la liberté.
Cátedra Itinerante UNESCO / FDH de Derechos Humanos Professor Marco Tulio Bruni Celli Chairholder Universidad Centroccidental Lisandro Alvarado Torres Capriles, Piso 8 Plaza Venezuela Caracas Venezuela Telefono: 582 793 03 50 / 782 74 78 Fax: 582 793 23 80	Abarcar un conjunto articulado de actividades de formación, capacitación, investigación, información y documentación en el campo de los derechos humanos con un enfoque multidisciplinario, a nivel de las instituciones de educación superior del país y de sus respectivas zonas de influencia. Mise en place d'un ensemble articulé d'activités de formation, de perfectionnement, de recherche, d'information et de documentation dans le domaine des droits de l'homme, en collaboration avec les institutions d'enseignement supérieur du pays actives dans leurs zones d'influence respectives.
Zimbabwe
Herbert Chitepo UNESCO Chair on Human Rights, Democracy, Peace and Governance Prof. Saidmukhtar Saidkasimov President University of Zimbabwe P.O. Box MP 167 Mount Pleasant Harare Phone: 263 4 303 211 ext 1309 Fax: 263 4 304 008	To promote an integrated system of research, training, information and documentation activities in the field of human rights, peace, democracy, tolerance and international understanding; To facilitate subregional and regional collaboration between high-level, internationally recognized researchers and teachers, and the research and teaching staff of the University; To initiate research and help elaborate a curriculum concerning issues of human rights, democracy, peace, and governance for use in the programmes of the University and as a contribution to launching a large-scale nationwide system of continuing education for human rights, democracy, peace and governance in Zimbabwe.

As of 30 September 1999