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Start Date & Time
August 1, 2009
All day event.
End Date & Time
August 9, 2009
All day event.
Location
Online.
Event Cost
No registration cost, but the applicant is responsible for securing their own visa, air travel to the United States and travel to Connecticut
Event URL
http://www.unescochair.uconn...
RSVP Info
Name: UNESCO Chair
Phone: 860 486 0647
E-mail: unescochair@uconn.edu
Webpage:
Registration Deadline
February 27, 2009
Categories
Human Rights
Education
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**Applications must be received by February 27,2009, link to provided website for application**
The Forum seeks to empower young leaders by involving them in finding solutions to emerging human rights problems, and nurturing individuals to be effective leaders in the field of human rights. To this end, the Forum will:
· Introduce participants to the United Nations Millennium Development Goals and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
· Build a network of solidarity among human rights leaders
· Expand the knowledge relevant to human rights practice
· Provide tools and a platform for open debates
· Provide programmes,activities and processes necessary for human rights leadership
· Promote the sharing of experiences and understanding
· Showcase speakers on such topics as: health and human rights, education, the environment, the plight of child soldiers, the use of media, fundraising,conflict resolution and transformation; litigation and advocacy
The UNESCO Chair will provide all conference participants with dormitory housing, meals, ground transportation in Connecticut, resource materials and a certificate of participation.
Young people between the ages of 18-30, with community service experience, and with demonstrated ability to work on solutions to human rights problems, should apply. Relevant issues include, but are not limited to, human trafficking, the plight of children, refugees, hunger,HIV/AIDs, gender discrimination, racism, classism, the environment and peace education.
Conference will be held in English only. Fluency in English is required. Applicants will be selected based on the strength of their application essay, demonstrated commitment to human rights(practical/hands-on experience), potential impact on the individual and their potential contribution to the Forum, regional and gender representation. |
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