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World Conference on African and African Descendent issues, racism and racia
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World Conference on African and African Descendent issues, racism and racial discrimination
(WCAADI) 11-12 Nov 2004, VIENNA, AUSTRIA
Uniting Africa Worldwide Venue: Vienna Austria Center
www.acv.at
Information contents:
1.Outline of Conference Themes 2. Africans and African Descendants NGO meeting 3. Agenda 4. Accommodation 5. Important information 6. Contact details 7. Useful web link 8. Registration form
9. Sponsors
1. Outline of Conference Themes
(A) Racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance victims (1) Durban: A Response to ?
(2) Durban: Political and Economic ?
(B) A Response To The Public Health Crisis Facing Africa And The African Diaspora
(C) Globalization and Its Negative Impact on Africa and the African Diaspora
(D) National And International Affirmative Action And Special Developmental Programmes For The Nations, Communities And People of Africa And The African Diaspora
(E) Reform Of Judicial, Penal and Police Systems And The Provision Of Legal Remedies For African And African Descendant Victims of Racism
(F) Memorialising The African Maafa And Telling The African Story To The World
(G) Education Initiatives And Programmes Designed To Combat Anti-African Discrimination And To Promote Justice And Development For Africans And African Descendants
(H) Critical Youth Programmes And Initiatives For Africans and People of African Descent
(I) The Application of Gender-based Perspectives, Mechanisms And Measures To The Issues Facing Africans And People of African Descent
(J) The Development of National And International Oversight And Enforcement Measures, Structures And Programmes
(K) The Nations, Communities And People of Africa And The African Diaspora
Organisers and Contact Information
The outline of the conference is not fixed yet. There could be changes.
2. Africans and African Descendants NGO meeting
In 2001 April. This group met in Vienna in preparation for the world conference against racism which was held in Durban SA. The work in Vienna became the major product on which the outcome of the Durban Conference was based. After Durban this group became very silent. Now the organisers of the Vienna Conference are calling on all African Descendants to come back to Vienna as we have unfinished business. We realise that there might be many NGOs who cannot participate in this meeting, due to short notice, financial constraints etc. Efforts will be made on national/regional levels to collect information from those who cannot attend and make agreements on how they best can be represented. The coordinators will also identify ######### of states and international NGOs which the Caucus should be in communication with. It is especially important that youth and women must be well represented in the meeting. This meeting is highly significant in that it seeks to address issues on behalf of all people of African descent, and by doing so, unifying people in a voice demanding to be heard. The overall purpose of the meeting will be to seek consensus around matters, and means of raising these matters beyond Durban.
3. Agenda
The agenda will be drawn out after the pre-conference in the first week of October in London.
4. Accommodation
Accommodation requirements should be submitted to: Ms Mag. Bنck Nicole Afi. Communication Tel: +43/650 6017766 Fax: +43/12645315 Email: [email protected]
World Conference on African and African Descendent issues, 11hNOV to 12th Nov 2004 Accommodation Booking Form
Kindly complete one form for each separates country delegation, organization or company and fax, email or mails it to Afi Communication Conferences.
Surname Initials First Name
Title- Dr / Mrs / Prof. / Ms / Mast / etc Country/ Organization or company Name Postal Address City State Post Code Country Phone Fax Email Address
Please indicate the category required by entering an X in the chosen box. * All rates are subject to change. A tourism levy of one percent is payable direct to the hotel on departure.
Rates include VAT at 14 per cent. You may cancel your reservation up to 30stSep 2004 with full refund less an administration fee of …20,-Euro…… per room. No refunds apply after 30. Sep 2004.
Room Type
Deluxe Hotel
Category A
( breakfast excl.)
Rates per room from A Superior Hotel
Category B (breakfast incl.)
Rates per room from B Moderate Hotel
Category C
(breakfast incl.)
Rates per room from C Quality Self Catering
Apartments
Rates from * D Bed and Breakfast
Rates per room from E Single 145, - Euro 65,- Euro 58,- Euro 70,- Euro 49,- Euro Double 165, - Euro 78,- Euro 70,- Euro 111,- Euro 70,- Euro 3 beds 120, - Euro 95,- Euro 136,- Euro - Apartment (4 beds) 204,- Euro 144,- Euro 105,- Euro 155,- Euro - Suite 224,- Euro - - - -
· apartments sized from 26 m² to 125 m², including: vestibule, bathroom, WC, living room with sofa bed (for two), bedroom, kitchen
with dining table. Bigger apartments are complete with dish-washer and washing-machine. All apartments are equipped with
cable-TV and telephone. Some of the apartments have separate terraces.
If my above category is not available please book as follows: 1st Alternate Choice : Category 2nd choice : Category
Arrive Date Depart Date No. Of Nights Special Requirements
A deposit is required with this application to confirm the reservation as follows:
Credit Card Type X Money Transfer (WesternUnion) Visa/Master Card Diners/ Bank Transfer American Express/ International Moneyorder Credit Card Number Expiry Date: Cardholders Name
On Card 3 Digit No. on Reverse side(where applicable) Cardholder
Signature
Please complete this reservation form and forward it to:
Afi communication Lazarettgasse 8/1B/1 1090 Vienna Austria Telephone: +43/12645315 Fax: +43/12645315 Email: [email protected]
Please, note: It is recommended that you make reservations as soon as possible, as November is a busy time in Vienna.
5. Important information
Who can attend the meeting?
The Africans and African Descendants NGO meeting is open to all people of African descent/heritage, regardless of nationality, place of birth and language. African who do not represent a specific NGO, are urged to seek representation on behalf of her/his community where she/he lives. Non-Africans who want to support the work are encouraged to submit their contact details and will receive a report after the meeting if you have comments, questions or requests related to the Vienna meeting or like to become an agendum at the conference write to our e-mail. Your mail will be forwarded to the right person, and sent out to our international network if appropriate: [email protected]
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What if I need a visa?
- If you need a visa to enter Austria (find out from your Foreign Department), please contact Ihueghian Victor (see information details below) as soon as possible by 20. Sept. 2004 for an invitation letter.
How do I register for the meeting?
- Enclosed you will find a registration form, which you are asked to fill in and submit by mail as soon as possible. For practical purposes it is important that you register by 30th Sep 2004, but in order to check a hotel-room for you, it would be better to register by 15. Sep. 2004.
Is there a registration fee?
- Registering and attending the meeting is Euro 150 Euro. Coffee, tea will be available free of charge throughout the meeting. All meals must be purchased and paid by the individual attendee. Arrangements will be made to suggest suitable places to buy lunch and dinner.
Can I submit papers?
- Attendees are encouraged to submit papers, recommendations, outline etc. as contributions to the meeting discussions. Please, send your written entry to: [email protected] by 15 Oct 2004.
Papers will be compiled and duplicated (should not exceed 10 pages each), and made available for the meeting. It is important that your contribution is in line with the topics chosen for the meeting (see point 1 and 3). If the Coordinating Committee does not find your paper to be of specific relevance, you will be asked to facilitate your own copies. The Coordinating Committee also reserves the right to decide which papers will be presented at the meeting.
Which language will the meeting be held in?
- The meeting language will be English. However, we will try our best to accommodate translation needs. If you have specific translation needs or inquiries,please contact Ihueghian Victor (see information details below) as soon as possible.
What means of transport should I use within Vienna?
- From the airport you can take a shuttle-bus in front of the airport (6 Euro), normal train (4,50 Euro) or Speed train (6 Euro) or a taxi (35 euro) to your hotel. Once in the city you can reach the meeting venue Vienna Austria Center www.acv.at by taking the street train to Schwedenplatz and the subway U1 to the Vienna Austria Center (by the United Nations headquarter Vienna).
How can I get more information on Vienna?
You can find information and city plan about Vienna at this website: http://www.wien.gv.at/english/
How can I convert Euro prices to my currency?
To convert to Euro currency, go to the Universal Currency Converter: http://www.xe.com/ucc/
For more information:
For all inquiries concerning the meeting in Vienna, please, get in touch with Ihueghian Victor and the rest of the staff at Association for Human Rights and Democracy in Africa (AHDA)
Mr. Ihueghian Victor, Director of AHDA: Tel. and Fax: (+43) 1-2645315 Mobile: (+43) 1-676 300 84 96 E-Mail: [email protected]
6. Contact details
Ihueghian Victor, Internal Coordinator for the Vienna Meeting (AHDA) Vienna, Austria Tel and Fax: (+43) 1-2645315 Mobile: (+43) 1-676-3008496 E-Mail: [email protected] www.ahda.at
Chinedu Ene, External Coordinator for the Vienna Meeting African foundation International London, England Mobile: (+44) 7940-515-902 E-mail: [email protected]
John K Rugaju Coordinator of information Director King School Community Aid Project Kampala Uganda Tel: (+47) 22 35 46 35 Tel: (+47) 23 32 60 97 (work) Cel: (+47) 91 74 95 20 E-mail: [email protected]
Orock Thomas West Africa Coordinator for the West Africa Group for the Vienna Meeting Project Co-oordinator United Action for Children Swp Cameroon Tel: (+23) 7 7720418 Fax: (+23) 7 3322769E-mail: [email protected]
Philip Ndeta Coordinator for the East Africa Group for the Vienna Meeting Director, Learning and Development Kenya (LDK) P. O. Box 13808 Nakuru - 20100 Kenya Tel: 254 51 212557; Fax: 254 51 216232 Email: [email protected] Website: www.interconnection.org/ldk
Albino Monteiro Coordinator for Southern Africa Group for the Vienna Meeting Address: Av. Agostinho Neto 1884/Cave, Mozambique Tel and Fax: 258-1-302463 email: [email protected]
Registration & Fees Secretary
Ms Mag. Julia Schulmann (AHDA) Vienna, Austria Tel: (+43) 1- Mobile: (+43) 1-676-3008496 E-Mail: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Conference Sponsorship& Supporter Secretary
Mag. Bنck Nicole Tel: (+43) 1- Mobile: (+43) 1-676-3008496 E-Mail: [email protected]
Media , Logistics & Exhibits Secretary
Mag. Bنck Nicole Tel: (+43) 1- Mobile: (+43) 1-676-3008496 E-Mail: [email protected]
Health, Services, Airports and Language Secretary
Mag. Bنck Nicole Tel: (+43) 1- Mobile: (+43) 1-676-3008496 E-Mail: [email protected]
Visas&Safety and Security Victor Ihueghian Vienna, Austria Tel: (+43) 1- Mobile: (+43) 1-676-3008496 E-Mail: [email protected]
7. Useful web link
For useful information on various aspects of the Reparations and Compensations question, please go to the website of African Reparations Movement: http://www.arm.arc.co.uk/
8. Registration form
Please, submit form by 30th Sep to [email protected]:
African Group form must be submitted by 20 Sep to [email protected]
Name:
Organization:
If you do not represent a specific NGO, please indicate whether you will participate as representative for a community or group:
Postal address:
Country of residence:
Country (countries) of origin:
Telephone:
E-mail:
Specific dietary needs:
Translation needs:
Contact Ihueghian Victor for all practical details concerning the meeting in Vienna:
Tel: (+43) 1-2645315 Mobile: (+43) 1-676-300 8496 E-Mail: [email protected]
9. Sponsors
Uniting Africa is the interest of this conference, without enough finance this aim of the conference will be jeopardized. Therefore we ask you to contribute with finance, materials, etc. If you will like to contribute or support the conference, please contact
[email protected]
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