[hr-education-na] Rwanda: Human rights delegation for young leaders

RWANDA: HUMAN RIGHTS DELEGATION FOR YOUNG LEADERS
December 29, 2005-January 14, 2006 (tentative dates)

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Global Youth Connect is pleased to announce that we are currently
recruiting young leaders (ages 18-25) to participate in a human rights
delegation to Rwanda from December 29, 2005 January 14, 2006 (tentative
dates).

This experiential education and service program will take participants to
the capital city of Kigali, to Butare (the site of the National University
of Rwanda and an area heavily affected during the genocide) and other
sites in Rwanda to explore the range of human rights issues that are
currently impacting Rwandas development.

We will examine the roots of the Rwandan genocide and learn how this
legacy of violence has impacted the country and its people, particularly
youth.  Participants will meet with leading human rights defenders,
government representatives, international institutions, youth and others
from local communities to learn about the political, economic and social
challenges faced by Rwandans.  We will also connect with young Rwandans in
an interactive workshop designed to build cross-cultural understanding.
Through hands-on service activities, participants will also have a chance
to work side-by-side with Rwandans in finding positive solutions to social
and economic concerns.  We will consider the ways in which we can help
raise awareness on the issues and provide collaborative support to
Rwandans who are already working to create change.

We invite interested young leaders to apply.  We are looking for
participants who are between the ages of 18-25, possess U.S. citizenship
or residency, or are studying full-time at a U.S. college or university.
Most importantly, applicants should wish to expand their knowledge and
understanding of human rights and social justice.  The deadline to receive
applications is July 5, 2005.

For more information on the program details, costs, and how to apply,
please visit our website:
www.globalyouthconnect.org/countries/rwanda/delegation.html

Best wishes,

Jennifer Kloes
Program Director
Global Youth Connect
www.globalyouthconnect.org

Acting together for compassion, human rights and responsibility



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