Study Session on "Health and Human Rights of Migrants with Special Emphasis on Undocumented Migrants in Europe"

Theme: Seminar on Health and Human Rights of (Undocumented) Migrants in Europe. Apply now at studysession@ifmsa.org

Dear friends,

Are you interested in the topic of (undocumented) migrants and their health? Do you want to learn and discuss about the access to health care for undocumented migrants? And about human rights and their relation to migration? With thirty young people from all over Europe? Then the information in this message might be very relevant for you!

The International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA) has an honor to invite you to the second IFMSA - Council of Europe study session:

Study Session on "Health and Human Rights of Migrants with Special Emphasis on Undocumented Migrants in Europe"

Strasbourg, France

May 2 -8, 2005

The aim of this session is to provide young leaders all over Europe with the knowledge and means to address the issue of (undocumented) migrants and their health.

This will be achieved through lectures by experienced staff of relevant NGOs, human rights education and familiarization with the intercultural learning process.

The study session aims to empower them to develop relevant future activities in this field.

For more information about the session please read the file "introduction to study session" carefully. You can also find attached the application form for this study session.

Important:

1. IFMSA-NMOs and organizations/institutions can each apply with only one male and one female candidate. The preparatory team aims to achieve an even gender distribution among participants. 

2. Council of Europe covers all Study Session's expenses including the travel expenses of its participants to Strasburg, France.

3. Study Session dates: May 2 (arrival) - 8 (departure), 2005

4. Deadline for applications: Each applicant should send at studysession@ifmsa.org his/her fulfilled application form and support letter from his/her organization beforeJanuary 12th, 2005

We are all looking forward to seeing at the study session, to discuss our future plans, and as well as the next IFMSA - Council of Europe project!

The Preparatory Team

Martina Grosch (Sweden), Sabina Fattah (Norway), Sandra Dudareva (Latvia), Hugo Konz (The Netherlands), Albert Manasyan (Armenia)

The Preparatory Team Advisers

Sara Meier (Switzerland) and Kostas Stellos (Greece)

The Study Session Educational Advisor

Miriam Lexmann (Council of Europe)

For more information please contact us at: studysession@ifmsa.org
 

Additional documents

Introduction to the Study Session

Application form