The International Institute of Human Rights

 
 
iidh
Role :
Created in 1959 by René Cassin, the winner of the Nobel Prize for Peace and the first president of the European Court of Human Rights. This institute organises each year training sessions for legal experts from all over the world, covering topics related to the protection of fundamental rights.

Architectural information :
The so-called "Pères Oblats" building, including the remains of the former Oblats monastery datind from the 17th century, which was moved and rebuilt brick by brick on its current site.

Contact :
2 allée René Cassin
67000 Strasbourg

For further details :
http://www.iidh.org/home.html
 
 

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European diary


    • 2 june 2013

      Italy National Day

    • In the aftermath of World War II, Italy beame a Republic on June 2th, 1946 following the referendum that ended the Italian monarchy. In commemoration of this event, June 2th became the Republic Day.

    • 5 june 2013

      Denmark National Day

    • In the context of restless European revolutions of 1848, King Frederick VII accepted the principle of a constitutional monarchy in 1849. The first Danish liberal Constitution was signed on June 5th, which then became the Constitution's day (Grundlovsdag).
      Unlike many       countries, this Day is not marked by any military ceremony, but by political meetings.

    • 5 june 2013

      World Environment Day

    • World Environment Day is an annual event that is aimed at being the biggest and most widely celebrated global day for positive environmental action. World Environment Day activities take place all year round but climax on 5 June every year, involving everyone from everywhere.