Derechos: Human Rights Listings

The Center for Justice and International Law (CEJIL) seeks a bilingual (Spanish/English) Attorney to litigate human rights cases before the Inter-American System for the Protection of Human Rights. This position will be based in Washington, DC. Established in 1991 by a group of prominent Latin American human rights defenders, CEJIL is a regional organization that works to promote human rights throughout the Hemisphere through the effective use of the Inter-American System. For more information about our organization, please visit our website at www.cejil.org.

Nadim Center
For psychological management and rehabilitation of victims of violence
9 A Soliman El Halabi street – From Ramsis street, Cairo
Tel: + 202 25787089, Fax: +202 25776792, email: nadeem@link.net
Website: www.hrinfo.net/egypt/nadeem

Press Conference
On the International day for Human Rights

Torture.. A State Policy
Nadim Center Report 2003-2006

El Nadim Center invites you to attend the press conference organized by the center and hosted by the Hisham Mubarak Law Center on Monday the 10th of December 2007 at 11 am.

Program

Launching of the new publication including the lists of police and state security officers accused of torture during the years 2003-2006.
Declaration of the position of El Nadim Center regarding the recent media campaign targeting the center's involvement in women's rights activities.

Address of Hisham Mubarak Law Center:
1 Suk El Tawfikeyya Street – 5th Floor

Reporting to the Associate Director, the incumbent is primarily responsible for all capacity building activities administered by CSHR. The incumbent manages and oversees the planning, organizing, and day-to-day operations of the Human Rights Advocates Program, an annual four-month training program for human rights activists from around the world. The incumbent is also responsible for overseeing the administration of the Third Millennium Foundation Fellowships, which CSHR has been contracted to coordinate. The incumbent will also oversee existing capacity building projects (e.g. the CSHR-Jackson partnership for Russian human rights activists). In addition, the incumbent is responsible for developing new capacity building programs and projects. As CSHR takes on new projects, the incumbent will be expected to manage those related to capacity building. The incumbent will supervise the Program Coordinator as well as 3-5 work study students per semester.

The Latin America and Caribbean Regional Coordinator will have the overall responsibility to develop and implement the Coalition's campaign in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). S/he will work to advance the Coalition's goals of ensuring universal ratification of the Rome Statute and promoting the adoption of effective domestic legislation. Other key areas of focus for this position include reinforcing international support for the International Criminal Court (ICC), assisting in building stronger CICC networks, strengthening media campaigns and actions, and supporting the integrity of the Rome Statute. Activities include:
? Identifying CICC partners and providing support and training to national NGOs in order to reinforce their capacities to promote the ICC;
? Encouraging and supporting the creation and maintenance of national and regional networks and coalitions working on the ICC;
? Facilitating exchange of views and expertise between national NGOs and government organs; and between national NGOs and ICC organs;
? Meeting with government officials, parliamentarians and other key persons to promote the CICC's goals at the national level;
? Promoting the advancement of the ICC at the inter-governmental level, in particular the OAS;
? Helping to develop and review proposals from NGOs for ICC-related local activities;
? Attending relevant regional and national meetings in the region and in New York, The Hague and other locations as needed;
? Identifying and developing relationships with key media contacts;
? Drafting regular reports on the ICC process in LAC.

Now, on its 8th year, the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights is now open for nomination. Since its inception, this prestigious award has been given to 9 individuals and a Korean organization. In 2006 and 2007 saw co-winners receiving the award. Among the winners include Xanana Gusmao (Timor Leste), Daw Aung San Suu Kyii ( Burma), Wardah Hafidz ( Indonesia), Malalai Joya (Afghanistan ) and Irom Sharmila (India).

For 2008, the prize at stake is US$ 50,000.00 , a gold medal and a certificate. The winner will be invited to grace the 2008 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award Night on 18 May 2008 , in Gwangju, Republic of Korea. This yearly award is sponsored by the May 18 Memorial Foundation.