[***Moderator's note: If you are interested in this module, please send queries or applications in a NEW e-mail message to <emcr@iukb.ch>. Please do not reply to this message.***] Dear colleagues, The programme of the first Executive Master on Children's Rights organised by the Institut Universitaire Kurt Bösch (IUKB/Switzerland - www.iukb.ch) in collaboration with the University of Fribourg (Switzerland) has started on April 7th, 2003. However, people can still apply as free auditor for one or several particular modules of the master, starting from module 4 onwards (November 2003). We would be very pleased if you could announce this opportunity. We first of all would like to introduce Module 4. Below you will find a summary of the main characteristics of this module. Thank you very much for your co-operation. With kind regards Sarah Bruchez Programme Secretary ____________________________________________ Institut Universitaire Kurt Bösch (IUKB) Executive Master on Children's Rights P.O. Box 4176 -- CH - 1950 Sion 4 Tel. +41 27 205 73 06 - Fax +41 27 205 73 01 E-mail: sarah.bruchez@iukb.ch - internet:www.iukb.ch INSTITUT UNIVERSITAIRE KURT BÖSCH UNIVERSITÉ DE FRIBOURG SUISSE Executive Master on Children's Rights (2003-2004) PARTICIPATION AS FREE AUDITOR TO MODULE 4 (10-15 NOV 2003) Exploitation of Children An examination of the importance, context and rights of children in particular exploitative practices, such as hazardous work, sexual exploitation, children in armed conflict, sports, publicity and media 1. General In the framework of the Executive Master on Children's Rights (EMCR), a two year post-graduate training programme on children's rights, the 4th Module will focus on children's rights and child exploitation. In addition to the regular EMCR students, a maximum of five persons will be accepted to participate at this module as a 'free auditor'. This module will be held at the Institut Universitaire Kurt Bösch in Sion, Switzerland from 10 until 15 November 2003. 2. Module 4 on the exploitation of children The fourth module will examine particular forms of child exploitation from a children's rights perspective, taking into account an international and an interdisciplinary approach. Special attention will be paid to recent evolutions in the field of international law as well as in the field of research and social knowledge. After a general introduction and overview of the international rights of the child in the context of exploitation, four thematic days will consider both legal and social aspects of the following themes: sexual exploitation and trafficking, armed conflict, sport and media, labour. Lecturers include Geraldine Van Bueren (Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London, UK), Emanuelle Gillard (International Committee for the Red Cross, Geneva, Switzerland), Bernard Boëton (Terre des Hommes, Lausanne, Switzerland), Paulo David (Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Geneva, Switzerland), Mike Jempson (Presswise, UK) Karl Hanson (Institut Universitaire Kurt Bösch, Switzerland), Joost Kooijmans (ILO/IPEC, Geneva, Switzerland) and Riccardo Luccini (University of Fribourg, Switzerland). 3. Admission requirements and application Persons who wish to participate as a free auditor to this module are required to hold a university degree (or judged equivalent), and are expected to have at least two years of professional experience relevant to the programme. They must also have a very good working knowledge of English in order to participate actively in the module. Applications have to be submitted in English by e-mail, fax or post. An application consists of a motivation letter and a short curriculum vitae (max. 3 pages) that includes education record, professional history and work experience in children's rights. The application dead-line is 20 October 2003. Please note that as a maximum only five free auditors can be accepted. The EMCR Executive Committee, that is responsible for deciding on free auditors applications, will inform the applicants of its decision before 27 October 2003. 4. Fees The fees to participate as a free auditor to Module 4 of the EMCR amount to 1.500 CHF (app. 1.000 EUR / 1.000 USD). Neither travel expenses nor housing and meals are included. Free auditors are responsible for covering their own accident and health insurance. Applicants are responsible for securing their own funding to participate as free auditor. There are no fellowships available. Any cancellation from the participant who has been formally accepted will be charged with administration costs of 150 CHF. 5. Certificate Free auditors receive a certificate of attendance to the module of the Executive Master on Children's Rights. 6. Submission and further information Applications can be submitted by e-mail, fax or post to the following address: Institut Universitaire Kurt Bösch (IUKB) Executive Master on Children's Rights P.O. Box 4176 CH 1950 Sion 4 fax +41 (27) 205 73 01 e-mail: emcr@iukb.ch For further information, please contact Sarah Bruchez, tel. +41 (27) 205 73 06 EXECUTIVE MASTER ON CHILDREN'S RIGHTS (2003-2004) The Institut Universitaire Kurt Bösch (IUKB/Switzerland) and the University of Fribourg (Switzerland) have decided to launch a new international training programme on children's rights, the "Executive Master on Children's Rights", a part-time two-year postgraduate programme that combines residential teaching and distant learning. The overall objective of the Executive Master is to acquire extended and specialised knowledge on children's rights in their theoretical as well as in their practical dimensions by the introduction of various concepts, approaches and experiences. The Executive Master is intended for professionals who work with children's rights issues, such as lawyers, psychologists, sociologists, judges, social workers, government officials, staff of non-governmental organisations, academics and journalists. Admittance presupposes a fair amount of practical experience and basic knowledge of children's rights issues. The Programme's design allows participants to combine the work for this Executive Master with professional duties. The methodology used includes mandatory teaching modules and distant learning methods, such as the elaboration of an individual training programme, practical training and the preparation of a thesis. Each mandatory module of the Executive Master considers a specific theme, including the following: Children's rights in context, international legal instruments on children's rights, the best interests of the child, exploitation of children, the child, subject of rights, juvenile justice, international adoption, illicit transfer and kidnapping of children and implementation and monitoring strategies. The mandatory modules take place in Switzerland, alternately at IUKB in Sion/Bramois and at the University of Fribourg. For further information on the Executive Master on Children's Rights, please see the information provided on the web sites of IUKB (www.iukb.ch/english/ASS/Ide/form1.html) and of the University of Fribourg (www.unifr.ch/dpr/welcome.htm), or contact: Institut Universitaire Kurt Bösch (IUKB), Executive Master on Children's Rights, P.O. Box 4176, CH 1950 Sion 4, tel. +41 (27) 205 73 00, fax +41 (27) 205 73 01, e-mail: emcr@iukb.ch. -- The "child-rights" mailing list provides information on issues related to children's human rights. Archives of "child-rights" messages, as well as instructions on how to (un)subscribe to the list, can be found at: http://www.hrea.org/lists/child-rights/markup/maillist.php
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