The conference proper of COLAP V will be on September 18-19, 2010. Delegates have the option to stay longer after the conference to attend major human rights activities scheduled in the period and/or venture into alternative tourism.  The Host Secretariat will circulate information about them later.

Programme (Please see details in Updates)

Day 0:  Sept. 17 (Friday)
Registration of Delegates

Day 1:  Sept. 18 (Saturday)

Opening Presentation
Welcome Remarks
History and Rationale of COLAP
Introduction to COLAP V
Introduction of Country Delegates and Guests
Messages from the International Association of Democratic Lawyers (IADL)
and the Host Country

Keynote Speeches
Presentations:
Impact of the Global Economic Crisis and Conflict on Human Rights in the Asia-Pacific
Impact of Global Economic Crisis and Conflict on Peace and Human Development in the Asia-Pacific
Alternative Lawyering as a Tool for Human Rights Protection

Simultaneous Workshops:
Workshop I        U.S. Aggression and Military Intervention in the Asia-Pacific
(Impact on policy of Obama’s presidency) 
Workshop II       Impact and Implications on Civil and Political Rights
Workshop III      Impact and Implications on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights
Workshop IV      Developing and Ensuring an Independent Judiciary and Legal Profession
Workshop V       Impact on Women and Children

Caucus of Law Students

Plenary: Workshop Reports Part I

Day 2: Sept. 19 (Sunday)

Simultaneous Workshops:
Workshop VI      Assessing National, Regional and International Human Rights Mechanisms
Workshop VII     Fighting Against Corruption in Public Office for Good Governance
Workshop VIII    Threats to Peace and Peace-Building in the Asia-Pacific
Workshop IX       Assessing Laws Concerning the Environment and their Implementation

Special Seminar – Host Country Situation: The Philippines
Side Events: Forum on Migrant Issues
Forum on the Cuban 5 case

Plenary: Workshop Reports Part II

Discussion and Approval of Proposed General Declaration
Closing Remarks
Solidarity Night

 

Venue

 

SMX, Mall of Asia, Pasay City, Metro-Manila, Philippines.  It has a view of the famous Manila sunset. It is near the airport and is in the midst of the commercial and business area.  It is also accessible to the media, representatives of peoples’ organizations and other guests.