THE IRAQ INSTITUTE FOR STRATEGIC STUDIES (IIST) invites you to a workshop:
DEBATING THE DRAFT CONSTITUTION OF IRAQ:
WHAT SHOULD BE AMENDED BEFORE REFERENDUM?
9-10 September 2005-08-17
London University,
SOAS, Brunei Building
The IIST is organizing a workshop/conference on the draft constitution submitted to the Iraq Constituent Assembly.
Advocates of democracy, pluralism, federalism, bills of rights, women’s and minority rights should have a chance to voice their concerns and express their wishes.
The workshop/conference will focus on one major question: What should be amended?
A nationwide advocacy campaign will follow to inform political actors and legislators and amend the constitution.
Day One: Workshop, Constitutional experts’ views and community discussion
9 September (Friday, Afternoon)
4.30 p.m. Registration
5-8 p.m. Two Sessions
Day Two: Communities’ Concerns and Recommendation
10 September (Saturday)
First Session 11-2.00 p.m. Views
Second Session 4-6 p.m. Recommendations for amendment
Contact phone numbers: 0208 5780600; (mobile: 0795 104 3371); (mobile) 0795 279
Contact e-mail address: flaeh1@btopenworld.com; saadkt3@yahoo.com