IHRFG's Funders' Learning Visit
to Geneva, Switzerland

May 4-6, 2010

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About the Funder's Learning Visit
Coordinated every other year, IHRFG’s Funders’ Learning Visit to Geneva, Switzerland offers participating grantmakers a unique, hands-on opportunity to learn how the United Nations human rights system can help solve pressing human rights problems at the national level.

During the three-day visit, participants will:

• Receive an introduction to the UN system and Geneva-based UN human rights instruments
• Engage with human rights leaders inside and outside the UN system, including the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem Pillay
• Attend meetings of UN human rights bodies, such as the Universal Periodic Review and Committee against Torture
• Participate in workshops, debates and other discussions on human rights issues, the workings of UN human rights bodies, and advocacy efforts of NGOs working in Geneva
• Connect with European donor colleagues to gain a better understanding of the European human rights funding landscape and the relevance of the UN system to their grantmaking

Read the trip agenda.

On this visit, IHRFG is welcoming the participation of Ariadne-European Human Rights Funders Network. Ariadne aims broadly to promote and deepen the impact of human rights philanthropy in Europe. Participants will have an opportunity to exchange experiences and knowledge with their trans-Atlantic colleagues.

Registration
Registration is now closed.

Eligibility
This Funders' Learning Visit is open only to grantmakers. Current IHRFG members and individuals eligible for membership may join this trip.

Please note: Staff of grantmaking institutions (that are also grant-seeking organizations) whose functions are solely fundraising are not eligible for participation. 

IHRFG membership is open to staff, consultants and trustees of private foundations, corporate foundations, community giving programs, governmental giving programs, faith-based giving programs, philanthropic advocacy and support organizations, individual philanthropists with significant giving programs, and public charities (public foundations and community foundations) whose primary activity is grantmaking and who do not relate to other IHRFG members primarily as grant-seekers.

To become an IHRFG member, click here. IHRFG dues are voluntary, apply to member institutions (not individuals), and are based on foundation size. While we strongly encourage the contribution of dues, the full benefits of IHRFG membership remain open to all grantmakers, regardless of contribution.
Conference participants will be asked to agree to a non-solicitation policy when registering.

Participation Fees
The fee for participating is US$ 350: US$ 250 for participation and US$ 100 for joint meals (one breakfast, one lunch, and one dinner).

Accommodations 
IHRFG has blocked a set of rooms at Hotel Mon Repos at a reduced rate from Monday, May 3rd to Friday, May 7th. The nightly rate for single occupancy is CHF 207 (approximately US$ 203), plus applicable taxes and surcharges.

Hotel Mon Repos
131, rue de Lausanne, Geneva
+41 (0)22 909 3909

Questions
Please contact Azeen Salimi, IHRFG Program Manager:
Phone: 1.212.378.4428
Email:  asalimi@ihrfg.org