Derechos: Human Rights Listings

Little Rock, Arkansas
Tuesday, January 6

Vigil in remembrance and support for all of the victims- Palestinian and Israeli- who have suffered, lost and died in the recent and ongoing attacks on Gaza.
Will take place on the steps of the State Capital from 6pm-8pm.
Please let everyone know!
We will have speakers and information on the conflict and other ways in which you can get involved!
Signs are welcome.
Candles are not permitted, however, flashlights, glow sticks, etc. are encouraged.
contact: Peace4Gaza@gmail.com
Address
500 Woodlane Ave # 256
Little Rock, AR 72201

Large Scholarships are available to study in Europe on prestigious Erasmus Mundus programmes in Special/Inclusive Education and Human Rights.

Erasmus Mundus Special Education Needs offers scholarships of 24 200 Euros for study for an MA over 1 year at Roehampton University (London, UK), Fontys OSO (Tilburg, The Netherlands) and Charles University (Prague, Czech Republic).

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Greetings from Tokiwa University, host of the 2009 World Society of Victimology 13th International Symposium on Victimology. This e-mail is to announce that the 13th International Symposium on Victimology will be held from 23-28 August, 2009, on our beautiful campus in Mito, Japan. Aware of the field you specialize in, we send this first announcement now, a full ten months before the symposium, to give you and your colleagues ample time to consider the enriched program that will be offered at the conference.

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The IHRDC currently has an opening for a Human Rights Lawyer (HRL). The principal function of the HRL is to act as legal counsel and project manager on all aspects of international human rights and humanitarian law as they apply to thematic case studies of violations in Iran. The HRL will also interview witnesses, prepare witness statements, and research and draft portions of project reports.

Position available to begin as soon as possible. Salary offered will be based on experience and qualifications. The position offers excellent medical benefits.

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Based at headquarters, the International Programs Clinical Consultant will provide programmatic oversight and clinical supervision for a 3-year project to promote counseling skills building with local torture treatment centers in East-Central Africa and strengthen the Center for Victims of Torture’s treatment program in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The International Programs Clinical Consultant plays a central role in guiding programmatic implementation, supervision of expatriate psychotherapists, curriculum development and training, program monitoring and evaluation, and collaboration with all project partners.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 - 6:30PM - IDB, ENRIQUE IGLESIAS AUDITORIUM

November 19, 2008

It is my honor to invite you to participate in the Round Table and exhibition on Human Rights in Argentina “Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo: 30 years. Grandmothers of the children who were abducted as a method of political repression and never restored to their legitimate families.” This event will be held on December 10th, 2008, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the IDB, Enrique Iglesias Auditorium. It is being organized jointly with the President of the IDB, Luis Alberto Moreno, who will be opening the presentation.

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exhibits runs
wednesday, november 19, 2008
thru sunday, january 18, 2009

opening reception
wednesday, november 19, 2008
6pm-9pm

gallery talk
with curator Laurel Reuter
wednesday, november 19, 2008
12 noon

www.museum.oas.org/disappeared
www.museum.oas.org/identity

The Disappeared
Art Museum of the Americas
OAS
201 18th St, NW
Washington, DC 20006

Identity
OAS Terrace Level Gallery
1889 F St, NW
Washington, DC 20006

galleries hours

The Disappeared
tuesday-friday 10am-5pm

Identity
monday-friday 10am-5p

This Saturday, November 22nd, Scholars at Risk will hold two events at the annual meeting of the Middle East Studies Association (MESA) in Washington DC: a panel entitled "Responses to Attacks on Academic Freedom," and a discussion session on measuring academic freedom. We need your help in forwarding this email to colleagues you think might be attending the conference, inviting them to join us to learn more about SAR. Details on the events follow below.

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INTERNATIONAL LEGAL ADVISER (Maternity Cover)

NOVEMBER 2008

Founded in 1992 and registered as a charity in the UK, REDRESS is a small, specialised and widely respected human rights organisation that works internationally to obtain justice for survivors of torture and related international crimes and to end impunity for such crimes, and works to develop and ensure compliance with international standards. The organisation provides specialised legal assistance to individuals and communities in securing their rights, conducts advocacy with governments, parliaments, international organisations and the media and works in partnership with like-minded organisations around the world.

More information on REDRESS’ work can be found on its website: www.redress.org

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3-6 month Internships for social workers, investigators,teachers lawyers and others desiring to gain more experience in international human rights advocacy. These positions offer an incredible opportunity to work on the frontlines of justice in the world's largest democracy and thus serve for dignified human life and contribute peace and progress in the society.
Internship program goals are:

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