Derechos: Human Rights Listings

The Martin Ennals Foundation invites nominations for its 2011 Award. The deadline is 9th December 2010. The MEA application form and more information on the Award can be obtained from the MEA website: www.martinennalsaward.org, ready for electronic submission

The Award is granted annually to an individual, or exceptionally an organisation, in recognition of their commitment and ongoing endeavour in the defence and promotion of human rights. Nominees must be currently involved in work for the promotion and protection of human rights. Special account is taken of those who are at risk and have demonstrated an active record of combating human rights violations by courageous and innovative means. The MEA aims to encourage individuals or organisations, particularly those who are working in conditions hostile to fundamental human rights and who are in need of protection.

The present value of the annual Award is 20'000 Swiss Francs, to be used for further work in the field of human rights. The following organisations participate in the Jury: Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Front Line, Human Rights First, International Federation for Human Rights, the World Organisation Against Torture, International Commission of Jurists, International Service for Human Rights, Diakonie Germany and HURIDOCS.

Past recipients are : 2010 Muhannad Al-Hassani (Syria); 2009 Emad Baghi (Iran); 2008 Mutabar Tadjibaeva (Uzbekistan); 2007 Pierre Claver Mbonimpa (Burundi) and Rajan Hoole and Kopalasingham Sritharan (Sri Lanka); 2006 Akbar Ganji (Iran) and Arnold Tsunga (Zimbabwe); 2005 Aktham Naisse (Syria); 2004 Lida Yusupova (Russia); 2003 Alirio Uribe Muñoz (Colombia); 2002 Jacqueline Moudeina (Chad); 2001 Peace Brigades International; 2000 Immaculée Birhaheka (D.R. Congo); 1999 Natasha Kandic (Yugoslavia); 1998 Eyad Rajab El Sarraj (Palestine); 1997 Samuel Ruiz García (Mexico); 1996 Clement Nwankwo (Nigeria); 1995 Asma Jahangir (Pakistan); 1994 Harry Wu (China).

Martin Ennals (1927-1991) was instrumental to the modern human rights movement. He creatively pursued ideas ahead of his time and was the driving force behind other organisations. His deep desire was to see more cooperation among NGOs.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2010 Human Rights Defenders Tulip award. Established in 2008, the Human Rights Defenders Tulip is an initiative of the Dutch government. It is an award whose purpose is to recognize individuals who have shown exceptional moral courage in protecting and promoting the rights of their fellow human beings. The winner receives an individual cash award of EUR 10,000 and the opportunity to submit a project proposal to intensify his or her human rights work up to a value of EUR 100,000. In addition, the winner is given the opportunity to meet with relevant stakeholders in Europe. Deadline for nominations: June 15, 2010.

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The UNESCO Chair on Human Rights, Democracy and Peace was established at An-Najah National University in 1997. The UNESCO Chair is part of An-Najah National University and is not a part of the UNESCO organization. Its title allows the Chair to be a part of the twinning network established by UNESCO as a way to facilitate interaction between global research institutions. Since its inception the Chair has engaged in many activities including conducting research on specific human rights issues through literature study and qualitative and quantitative data collection, which supports the publishing of reports and papers used for conferences and advocacy purposes.

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The Associate will provide administrative and clerical assistance including, but not limited to, maintaining extensive files, contact lists and databases; maintaining communication among HRW's domestic and international offices and providing substantive, logistical and administrative assistance to field offices; retrieving and responding to requests for information; preparing, formatting and distributing documents such as news releases, reports, tables, charts, briefing papers, op eds, publications and web content; assisting with research, electronic clipping, wires and translations; preparing for and taking minutes at meetings; assisting with advisory committee matters; assisting with special events, hiring and training; drafting and editing correspondence and other documents; assisting with travel arrangements and follow-up; recruiting and coordinating interns; recording departmental finances; word processing; photocopying; filing; faxing; answering phones; processing incoming mail; and other assigned tasks. HRW anticipates that the successful candidate will take up this position in August 2010.

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Full-Time Position Available:
Deadline for applications: May 31, 2010

Human Rights Watch ("HRW") is seeking a highly-qualified, senior-level professional to head its Africa Division.

Description: The Executive Director of Human Rights Watch’s Africa Division is responsible for developing effective research, advocacy and communications strategies for maximum impact on human rights in sub-Saharan Africa. S/he is responsible for setting priorities and responding to emergencies. S/he oversees detailed research on human rights issues in sub-Saharan Africa, the publication of analytical and credible reports and other advocacy materials on those issues, and the use of these materials to generate domestic and international pressure to curb human rights violations. S/he represents the organization frequently before the international media and advocates with high-level officials from governments, UN, AU and other international and regional organizations. S/he coordinates with key colleagues, both within HRW and externally with allied organizations and NGOs. S/he manages staff based in three continents, including offices in Nairobi and Johannesburg, supporting staff and office development and overseeing their security. The Africa Executive Director is also responsible for fundraising, identifying and recruiting donors, and drafting funding proposals. S/he has overall responsibility for projecting Human Rights Watch’s wider international concerns on the continent. The successful candidate will have excellent leadership skills and a depth and breadth of management and organizational skills, including the demonstrated ability to lead a team of talented professionals in multiple global locations. S/he will preferably be based in the organization's New York City headquarters or an office in Africa, but other locations may be considered. Frequent international travel required.

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Strasbourg, 8-9 June 2010

This seminar aims to prepare the parties to a potential case before the Strasbourg Court on the practical aspects of its procedure.

The following questions will be addressed:

What are the admissibility criteria that have to be complied with?

In particular: what national remedies must be sought before submitting an application to the Court in Strasbourg?

What documents have to be submitted?

What is the objective of the written and the oral parts of the proceedings?

Participants without any prior knowledge will have the possibility to prepare themselves using an e-learning module.

Registrations reaching ERA before 8 May 2010 will be eligible for a 10% discount.

More info at http://www.era.int/cgi-bin/cms?_SID=4571dff6880cf13b1f186fc9e68a03997adf294700058036774560&_sprache=en&_persistant_variant=/Our%20programme/Browse%20all%20events&_bereich=artikel&_aktion=detail&idartikel=120989

Speakers:

Vincent Berger, Jurisconsult, European Court of Human Rights, Strasbourg; Stéphanie Grisard, Co-agent of the Belgian Government before the European Court of Human Rights, Brussels; Catharina Harby, Legal Consultant, The AIRE Centre, London; Patrick Schäfer, European Court of Human Rights, Strasbourg; Dean Spielmann, Judge at the European Court of Human Rights, Strasbourg

The Centre for Applied Human Rights and York Law School are offering two tuition scholarships for full-time study in their new LLM in International Human Rights Law and Practice for 2010-11.

The scholarships will cover fees at the rate for UK/EU students. The deadline is 30 April 2010. Applicants must have already been offered a place on the LLM.

The new LLM is distinctive because students work on real human rights issues through a compulsory law clinic, which gives practical skills, hands-on experience and improved job prospects; get the opportunity to work alongside human rights defenders during a two-week field visit to Malaysia; learn from international human rights defenders based at the Centre; and
explore how international human rights law interacts with national public policy in various states.

For more information on the LLM and the scholarships, please visit the Centre’s website at http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/cahr/.

The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) is an EU Agency based in Vienna. The objective of the Agency is to provide the relevant institutions and authorities of the Community and its Member States when implementing Community law with assistance and expertise relating to fundamental rights, in order to support them when they take measures or formulate courses of action within their respective spheres of competence to fully respect fundamental rights. (Article 2 of the Council Regulation (EC) No 168/2007).

The FRA is publishing a vacancy notice in order to recruit a Temporary Agent for the following post:

Documentation and Online Communication Manager

The duration of the contract shall be indefinite.

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The Regional Director for the MidWestern Region is a member of AIUSA's Leadership Team, reporting to the Deputy Executive Director for Organizing, Membership & Campaigns. Based in Chicago, the Regional Director is Amnesty's spokesperson to the membership and to the public in thirteen MidWestern states. S/he is responsible for bringing Amnesty's message and methods to the region, and for directing the force of regional membership to AIUSA's priority campaigns.

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Working with the staff of HRW's US Program, the Advocacy Director will help to conceptualize and implement strategies for transforming HRW's research and reports into improvements in US policy and practice. The Advocacy Director meets regularly with US government officials, including executive branch officials, legislators and their staff members; prepares a range of written materials, including policy analyses and advocacy documents targeting officials and the public; seeks to influence policy debates by writing press releases, op-eds, and blog postings; works with other advocacy organizations including through coalitions; and develops contacts with journalists in a variety of media. S/he is responsible for keeping abreast of pertinent developments in Washington, DC and selected state capitals. In addition, the Advocacy Director is a key organizational spokesperson, among those who represent the US Program before the media, government officials, and the public.

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