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Doctoral Research Seminar EMUNI University Doctoral Research Seminar EMUNI University University of Genoa, Faculty of Political Sciences 18-23 July 2011 Civil Rights Protection and the Rights of Migrants in the Framework of the Mediterranean Cooperation Monday 18 July 2011 9 to 10: Openings GIACOMO DEFERRARI, Rector of the University of Genoa M. MARSONET, Vice - Rector for International Relations G. B. VARNIER, Dean of the Faculty of Political Sciences NANDO DALLA CHIESA, University of Milan, Co-ordinator of the Project “Genova città dei diritti” 10 to 10.45: JOSEPH MIFSUD (President of EMUNI University – Slovenia), European Neighbourhood. The Mediterranean Perspective 10.45 to 11: Coffee break 11 to 11.45 G. GILIBERTI (University of Urbino, Member of EMUNI University’s Senate), The EMUNI University and Euro-Mediterranean Relations 11.45 to 12.30 G. GRIMALDI (University of Aosta), The EU and the Mediterranean Space between Partnership, Cooperation and Inter-regional Integration 2.30 to 3.15 pm G. CARLINI (University of Genoa), Interculturalité et société civile dans la Méditerrané 3.15 to 4.00 pm A. BCHIR (University of Tunis - Tunisia), La question des droits humains et civils entre la politique légitimiste (la dictature), l’option libérale (la mondialisation) et la montée de l’islamisme politique en Tunisie 1 4.00 to 4.45 pm A. BALLERINI (Lawyer in Genoa), Immigration: between Rights and Obligations 4.45 to 5.30 pm A. PIRNI (University of Genoa), The “M” Factor in Otherness Social Construction: Towards a Research Project 5.30 to 7 pm: Research paper preparation and bibliography research Tuesday 19 July 2011 9 to 10.30 am P. CELLE (University of Genoa), The Right of Asylum – Towards a Common European System – Impact on the Mediterranean Area 10.30 to 11.15 am F. MUNARI (University of Genoa), Directive 2004/38 on Movement of EU Citizens as Applied by the EU Courts 11.15 to 12.00 am M. PALMA (President of the Council of Europe’s Committee on the Prevention of Torture), Recognizing Torture and Ill Treatment against States’ Abuse: Which Role for the CPT in the Protection of Immigrants within and outside Europe? 12.15 am: Trip to Camogli and Portofino 8.00 pm: Arrival to Genoa Wednesday 20 July 2011 9.00 to 9.45 am C. DANISI (University of Genoa), The Prohibition of Torture and the Protection of Immigrants: From the Non-refoulement Principle to UNCAT and CPT Standards 9.45-10.30 am A. SINISCALCO (University of Genoa), Asylum, Immigration and Integration of Migrants, and Visa/border Control in the EU: The Activity of EU Agency for Fundamental Rights - FRA 10.30-11.15 am 2 P. PALERMO (University of Genoa), The Current Italian System of Protection 11.15 to 12.00 am S. SPIGA (University of Annaba – Algeria), Migrants clandestins, travail et droit des travailleurs migrants en Algérie 2.30 to 3.15 pm D. DOLCEZZA (University of Genoa), La protection des droits de l'homme au Maroc entre protection internationale des migrants et la loi 02/03 relative à l'entrée et au séjour des étrangers au Maroc, et à l'émigration et l'immigration irrégulières. 3.15 to 4.00 pm M. BENRADI (University of Rabat – Morocco), La condition des femmes marocaines immigrées en Europe: le cas du travail domestique en Espagne 4.00 to 4.45 pm E. MARTANI (University of Genoa), Les droits des étrangers dans les pays balkaniques et leur protection 4.45 to 6.00 pm: Research paper preparation and bibliography research 6.00 pm: Cultural Event Thursday 21 July 2011 9 to 10.30 am C. DANISI – P. PALERMO (University of Genoa), The Most Vulnerable Migrants – Minors and Women: Fighting against Trafficking in Human Beings and Forced Labour. The Violation of Fundamental Rights of Women and Children during the Pushing Back Operations 10.30 to 11.15 am A. PITINO (University of Genoa), Healthcare Protection, Citizenship and Aliens: A Comparative Overview 11.15 to 12.00 am A. ANASTASIOU (Greek Council for Refugees), Defending Unaccompanied Minors Headed to Europe in Greece 2.30 to 3.15 pm A. ANDRIOPOULOU (University of Genoa), Citizenship after the Lisbon Treaty 3 3.15 to 4 pm A. PAPA (University of Genoa), Rights at the Border: Some Reflexions on the Construction of the Juridical Space of Citizenship 4 to 6 pm: Research paper preparation and bibliography research Friday 22 July 2011 9 to 11 pm: Bibliography research 11 to 12 am: Presentation of research papers 2.30 to 5 pm: Presentation of research papers Saturday 23 July 2011 9 to 12 am: Closing debate and proposals for future initiatives Social events will be also organized free of charge Scientific Board Prof. Maria Grazia Bottaro Palumbo, [email protected] Prof. Pierangelo Celle, [email protected] Prof. Andrea Pirni, [email protected] Secretariat Dr. Carmelo Danisi, [email protected] Dr. Patrizia Palermo, [email protected] Dr. Patrizia Fusi, [email protected] 4 .
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