[***Please note that the deadline for application is 8 August 2001, Mod.***]
http://www.bgcentar.org.yu/english/dubrovnik_summer.php
SUMMER SCHOOL
HUMAN RIGHTS SCHOOL FOR FUTURE DECISION MAKERS
DUBROVNIK, CROATIA
01 - 11 OCTOBER 2001
ORGANIZER: BALKAN HUMAN RIGHTS NETWORK
Language of instruction: English
Contact person:
Marija Rudic
Belgrade Centre for Human Rights
Mlatisumina 26 / I
11000 Belgrade
Serbia
Yugoslavia
Tel: +381 11 308 5328 / 432 572
Fax: +381 11 308 5328 / 432 572
E-mail: marija@bgcentar.org.yu
Venue:
Courses will be held in the Inter-university Centre in Dubrovnik,
from 02. October to 11. October 2001.
Statement of purpose:
At the dawn of the XXI century the countries of the southeastern
Europe have all faced the challenge of strengthening democracy and
creating a system based on the rule of law and the respect of human
rights and freedoms. The successful shaping of such a system may only
be attained through continuous reform and improvement in the quality
of democratic institutions. It will be the task of the young
generation, mostly educated during the previous years of wars,
constant crisis and outrageous mismanagement, to overcome the lack of
the democratic identity in their states' judiciary, administration,
law enforcement bodies, but also to change the public perception of
the individual and collective rights and freedoms.
The enhancement of the rule of law and creation of a
human-rights-friendly environment among the general public and the
prospective decision- makers in the region is a crucial step towards
democratization and European integration. The Balkan Human Rights
Network has committed itself to contributing to the realization of
these goals.
BHRN strongly believes that young, educated and successful
individuals would be the key players in entrenching the culture of
human rights into southeast European countries' legal systems and
practice. The School of Human Rights for Future Decision Makers in
Dubrovnik in September 2001 aims at providing these young people with
the necessary knowledge and skills in the fields of human rights and
the rule of law, including familiarity with the jurisprudence of the
European Court of Human Rights and the supervisory bodies of the
international human rights treaties. Apart from the specific rights
and freedoms, particular attention will be given to other substantial
issues, such as discrimination, religion, overcoming the past. The
emphasis will also be on the comparative analysis of the
jurisprudence and practice in the countries of the Balkans.
It is essential for proper human rights education to focus not only
on constitutional and legislative issues, but to enable the
participants of the School to gain an insight into the political and
theoretical aspects as well as the culture of human rights. Besides,
suggestions for the practical steps that may be taken by the
governments, political parties, NGOs and professional associations in
the region, in order to improve the human rights situation.
Topics:
* Introduction to the Idea of Human Rights and Human Rights Law
* International Procedures for the Protection of Human Rights
(Council of Europe, United Nations)
* Comparative overview of legislation, jurisprudence and practice
in the region
* Discrimination / Endangered groups
* Individual Rights
* vCulture of Human Rights
* Social Conditions / Religion and Human Rights
* Media and Human Rights
* Overcoming the Past and Looking Forward to the Future - Issues
for the XXI century
+ Workshops on communication skills and media, case studies and play
roles.
Reading Materials
Photocopies of relevant international human rights instruments,
articles and reports of various human rights, both national and
international, non-governmental and governmental organisations
dealing with wide range of topics concerning the human rights issues.
Publications of the Belgrade Centre for Human Rights, other
publications related to human rights, and photocopies of articles and
documents available in Serbian/Croatian/Bosnian or English.
Application requirements:
Successful postgraduate or final year students of law, international
relations, political science, economics, or young parliamentarians,
government officials or political parties' officials, as well as
young persons involved in the work of NGOs are encouraged to submit
their applications for the Human Rights School. Eligible candidates
must be from one of the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia.
The number of participants of the School is limited to 30. The
successful candidates will be selected on a competitive basis. Since
the language of the School is English, applicants should demonstrate
a good command of English and be able to follow lectures and
participate actively in discussions. Any proof (e.g. certificate,
diploma) of English language proficiency should be enclosed with the
application.
Balkan Human Rights Network will ensure the equal gender and
geographical distribution of the selected participants.
The deadline for application is August 8th, 2001.
Costs:
Costs of transportation, visa, meals and housing will be covered by
the Balkan Human Rights Network. Participants will receive a modest
contribution to their expenses during the School.
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BALKAN HUMAN RIGHTS NETWORK
APPLICATION FORM
SUMMER SCHOOL
Human Rights School for Future Decision Makers
venue: Dubrovnik, Croatia
02 - 11 October 2001
Language of Instruction: English
organizer: Balkan Human Rights Network
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1. First name(s):
____________________________________________
2. Last name:
____________________________________________
3.Middle Initial _______________________________
4. SEX: Male Female
5. Mailing Address:
________________________________________________________________________Stre
et No.
________________________________________________________________________
Zip Code City Country
Tel: ________________________________________________________________________
country code area code phone number
Fax: ________________________________________________________________________
country code area code fax number
E-mail: ______________________________________________________________________
6. Permanent Address (if different from above):
________________________________________________________________________
Street No.
________________________________________________________________________
Zip Code City Country
Tel: ________________________________________________________________________
country code area code phone number
Fax:
________________________________________________________________________
country code area code fax number
7. Place of Birth:
_______________________________________________
8. Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY): _______________________________________________
9. Country of citizenship:
_______________________________________________
10. Passport Number (date of expiry):
_______________________________________________
11. Field of study / work:
________________________________________________________________________
12. Academic degree(s) and institution(s) where obtained:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
13. Employment during and/or after studies (please list organizations and
positions held):
________________________________________________________________________
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________________________________________________________________________
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14. Present employer:
________________________________________________________________________
Address:
________________________________________________________________________
Street No.
________________________________________________________________________
Zip Code City Country
Tel: ________________________________________________________________________
country code area code phone number
Fax: ________________________________________________________________________
country code area code fax number
15. Knowledge of English (scale 1-5, 1 being the minimum); please list
certificates you have, if any:
Written Spoken
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
16. Would you be interested in attending a short course in use of Internet?
Yes No
17. Motivation: Why do you wish to attend the Human Rights School?
Date:________________ Signature:_______________________
The completed application form should be posted no later than August 8th,
2001. to
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******** Please enter the name and the address of the contact person in
******** your centre.
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The following should be enclosed with the application:
- a detailed CV
- one letter of reference, written either by university professor or by
current employer or by NGO or political party official
- transcript from university or other higher education institution,
detailing results or grades obtained
- English language certificate, if any
For further information you can contact Ms Marija Rudic at
marija@bgcentar.org.yu
A telephone interview with the applicants will be conducted between 15th
and 22nd August, in order to determine each applicant's fluency in English.
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