"International Conference on Palestinian Refugees: Change of Event Venue"

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Gaza, December 5, 2009 ( Pal Telegraph ) -Due to the growing number of participants and many distinguished guests taking part in the International event. The Palestinian Return Center (PRC) has decided to change the venue of the conference from Friends house in London Euston to the Congress Centre, 28 Great Russell Street, London WC1B3LS near Totenham Court Road station. The conference is still scheduled for Wednesday, 16th of December 2009. The key aim of the event is to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency UNRWA. It will provide a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the terrible situation facing the Palestinian Refugees and UNRWA within a regional and international context.

Prominent personalities will open the conference which will include four sessions. Academics from USA, UK and the Middle East plus Politicians from Asia and other Arab countries will participate in the event.
It is an open conference and the audience will be served light refreshments and lunch in the afternoon.

This is a rare and great opportunity for Researchers and students to engage in discussion which would take place within the sessions.
Keynote speaker Norman Finkelstein will give a lengthy presentation entitled "What's Preventing Peace?" Renowned Palestinian Researcher, Professor Salaman Abu Sitta is taking part in the conference with a unique topic "UNRWA! The unsung Hero"

Claire Short - MP, Geremy Corybon MP and Baroness Jenny Tonge are amongst the many politicians taking part in the event where each will deliver a speech on the Palestinian cause and in particular the refugees.
More importantly, a survey compiled in refugee camps across the Middle East showed many interesting views on the performance and services of UNRWA which will be presented in the conference. The results of the survey and the discussions taking place will be used to produce many recommendations.

The Conference is open for all interested people and the admission is free. No pre-registration required.

For a map of the location follow this link
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=WC1B3LS&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=8.57166,24.609375&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=London+WC1B3LS,+United+Kingdom&z=15


For more information visit: http://www.prc.org.uk

Posted by Sameh A. Palestine at 4:03 PM