All accompanying persons are invited to the social events of the Congress, as well as to the following two half-day tours:

Friday, February 22, 2002
Palais des Nations and the old town of Geneva

Visit one of the major international conference centers and seat of numerous UN bodies. The Palais des Nations is situated in extraordinary natural surroundings and holds magnificent, multicultural masterpieces from all over the world. A short busride brings you to the old town of Geneva. Stroll along the cobblestoned streets of Geneva's old town, dominated by St. Peter's Cathedral, the historic Reformation Wall and some impressive ancient and modern architecture.

Saturday, February 23, 2002
Olympic Museum in Lausanne and Swiss Wine Tasting

The picturesque city of Lausanne is the home of the International Olympic Committee. The prestigious Olympic Museum, opened in June 1993, is located on the shores of Lake Geneva. Learn about the history of the Olympic movement from Ancient Greece to the modern games and how the organization operates today. This excursion also stops at a winery along the way. It is a little known secret that the Swiss create some of the very best wines in the world, but very little of it ever leaves the country. The Swiss keep most of it for themselves. This tour will give you an opportunity to sample some Swiss wines and learn about Swiss winemaking.

Departure at 09:00 and return at 13:00 (approximately).