[hr-education] 2nd Annual Advanced Course in Peace and Human Rights (Hawai'i, June 2002)

Aloha e na hoa'aloha o ka maluhia a ka pono,
Dear Friends of Peace and Human Rights,

The Second Annual Advanced Course and Training Program in Peace and Human
Rights will take place from June 3-21, 2002 on O'ahu, Hawai'i, and Maui.
The theme of the three week advanced summer seminar in Hawai'i is
"Deepening the Discourse of Human Rights; Developing Nonviolent Strategies
for Direct Action and Diplomacy".

The Hawai'i Institute for Human Rights will organize a specialized, summer
study session focusing on international human rights law and the power of
nonviolence geared for advanced students in international law, political
science and peace studies; and professors and professionals in the field
of international human rights law and peace.

The summer seminar focus is to:
* Educate about the international instruments and institutions, the
regional mechanism and national commissions that aim to promote and
protect human rights, as well as the established generations of human
rights and the emerging generation of collective rights; and
* Organize to challenge the current judicial and political systems to
improve and be innovative in their approach; and
* Mobilize participants to move beyond basic understanding and to build
skills and strategies for future nonviolence and human rights campaigns.

The principled analysis of existing international human rights rooted in
relevant case law and international issues will be the basis for the
seminar. A program of action will be developed together by experts and
participants to transform the knowledge into direct action.

The pedagogy of the seminar will feature lectures and panels by
professionals in the field of human rights from the grassroots to the
global level as well as professors teaching the philosophy and practice of
nonviolence and international human rights law.

The participants will also meet in working groups to do two functions of:
* Examining case studies before international bodies; and
* Formulating conclusions and visionary proposals during futures studies
assemblies.

The participants will also do two writing assignments featuring a 10 - 15
page paper building upon the 150 - 250 word abstract submitted in the
application for admission. The paper should focus on one of the subjects
featured at the Hawai'i Institute for Human Rights Summer Seminar. The
HIHR and accepted participants will work together on the final product.
Upon arrival students will hand in 10-15 page paper to organizers based on
the previous abstract.

During the Summer Seminar, students will present papers to human rights
experts and community members and lead a discussion on importance of the
issue in international human rights law. A brief, yet complete, 1503
citing a human rights violation researched while on location in Hawai'i
will be required from all participants.

Those who endure the three week advanced course and training in peace and
human rights on three islands in Hawai'i and complete the course will
receive a diploma from the Hawai'i Institute for Human Rights.

The Hawai'i Institute for Human Rights summer seminar, "Deepening the
Discourse of Human Rights; Developing Nonviolent Strategies for Direct
Action and Diplomacy" is limited to a maximum of 35 participants. The
course fee for individuals is $2,000.00 (USD). For persons affiliated with
institutions, such as governmental or non-governmental organizations, the
fee is $2,500.00 (USD). This fee includes tuition, written materials,
accommodation and excursions of empowerment. There will be four receptions
and one ho'olaule'a (large gathering).  Participants will be lodged in
guesthouses or dormitories on all three islands.

Accepted applicants will be able to work with HIHR travel agents to find
affordable rates to Hawai'i. HIHR will assist with visas to attend the
summer seminar. Participants must be responsible for proper medical,
travel and damage insurance.

Provided necessary funds and grant awards are available, participants
might receive an exemption from course fees and a fellowship to award some
further expenses coverage.

Potential participants should complete the application form, paper
abstract and essay. The application deadline is February 15, 2002.  All
information will be handled confidentially. Candidates will be informed by
March 1, 2002 to begin packing for "paradise" as well as researching and
writing the paper to present in Hawai'i in June.

May we ask you to forward this information to activists, academics and
authors that would be interested in participating in this educational
endeavor. Please pass on this opportunity in peace and human rights
education to students, professors and experts you believe would be
interested in submitting an application.

For additional copies of the information brochure and application forms,
please contact us at the following address: Joshua Cooper, Hawai'i
Institute for Human Rights, Pacific Peace Palace, 3524 Campbell Avenue,
Honolulu, Hawai'i 96815. Phone: 808 734-0117, Fax: 808 956-5708,
E-mail:joshua@hawaii.edu. You can also consult our site on the world wide
web. Our internet URL is www.hihr.org, be advised it is under construction
so go directly to the application form.


O wau no me ka ha'aha'a,
With great humbleness,

Joshua Cooper
HIHR Summer Seminar Advanced Course Coordinator





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