Ambassadors of the UBC Social Charter

Since the beginning of 2003 a new system of dissemination of the UBC Social Charter has started to work: the Ambassadors of the UBC Social Charter. Everybody in her/his own sphere can be an Ambassador, high-ranking persons as well as actors, project workers, politicians, etc.

Their task should be to create awareness of the Charter on the international stage presenting it at conferences, seminars, workshops and other meetings, actions and projects.

The first occasion came in Tallinn 13-14 February 2003 on the Third Baltic Sea Women's Conference on "WoMen and Democracy". UBC Vice-President Liisa Pakosta took the task to present the Charter in two Workshops. Leaflets with the text of the Charter in 11 languages were provided for all participants.

The next one will be the Conference "Young Voices of the Baltic Sea Region" held in Kalmar, Sweden, on 15-18 May 2003. We expect to have a young speaker to introduce the Charter theme in the round tables and discussions.

Prof. Dr. Ingo Richter, promoter and organiser of the Hanse Tour Sunshine for the benefit of the children in the Eastern Baltic countries suffering from cancer and other chronic diseases, will refer to the Charter at each of its about 25 stops on the route around the Baltic Sea in July/ August 2003.

Everybody can become a member of the Diplomatic Corps - an Ambassador of the UBC Social Charter. We would appreciate very much your interest and involvement in that important activity. Just contact the UBC Office Rostock - the Secretariat of the UBC Commission on Health and Social Affairs - and you will get a package of all kind of material you need for your presentation. If necessary we will contact the organisers of the event in order to make sure that you will get a chance and reasonable time for your contribution. We also take care about delivering leaflets for all participants of the event.

So, don't hesitate to become an Ambassador of the UBC Social Charter!