Derechos: Human Rights Listings

HARVARD UNIVERSITY
JOHN F. KENNEDY SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT
Carr Center for Human Rights Policy

2006-2007 Carr Center for Human Rights Policy Fellowship Program
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 31, 2006

Carr Center for Human Rights Policy

The Carr Center for Human Rights Policy is located in the John F. Kennedy
School of Government at Harvard University. Founded in 1999, the Carr
Center is a research, teaching and training program that critically
examines the policies and actions of governments, international
organizations, non-governmental organizations, and other actors that affect
the realization of human rights around the world. Our research, teaching
and writing are guided by a commitment to make human rights principles
central to the formulation of good public policy in the United States and
throughout the world. Since its founding, the Center has developed a
unique focus of expertise on the most dangerous and intractable human
rights challenges of the new century, including genocide, mass atrocity,
state failure and the ethics and politics of military intervention.

The Carr Center is led by Director Sarah Sewall, whose recent work focuses
on the civilian in war and includes facilitating a dialogue between the
military and human rights communities on the use of force. The talented
group of faculty and staff comprising the Carr Center also includes Center
founder and current faculty affiliate Samantha Power, whose Pulitzer-prize
winning book, A Problem From Hell: America in the Age of Genocide, marked
the culmination of the Carr Center’s extensive research project on U.S.
policy responses to genocide in the 20th century.

As an independent research center, the Center seeks to offer a forum in
which diverse views about human rights can be considered. The Center seeks
to bring new voices to the table, thereby extending and deepening the human
rights dialogue. The Carr Center's location in a school of public policy
allows it to draw upon a range of disciplines and the case-based analytic
approach for which the Kennedy School is known. For more information on the
Carr Center, please visit .

The Fellows Programs

The Carr Center for Human Rights Policy Fellows Programs bring together a
diverse group of human rights practitioners, scholars and activists to
conduct research on human rights policy, contribute to the Center's
programs, and participate in broader dialogue with students, faculty and
researchers in the Harvard community. In 2006-2007, the Carr Center will
offer two separate fellowship types: The Carr Center Fellowships for
Academics and Scholars (non-stipendiary) and the Carr Center Fellowships
for Activists and Practitioners (stipendiary). The eligibility
requirements and application procedures differ. Please see attached or our
website, http://www.ksg.harvard.edu/cchrp/fellows.shtml, for application
information and details. Although we encourage applicants with a broad
range of interests, we will also be forming a subset of fellows whose
thematic focus is on children on the cusp between victims and actors, such
as participation in armed conflict, trafficking, and terrorist acts.

OAS Department of Human Development

Professional Development Program
“IACHR Fellowship for Indigenous People”

OEA/DBC-CIR.009/2006

1) Venue: The OAS Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.

2) Address: Executive Secretariat of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, 1889 F. Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006, United States of America. Contact person: Isabel

Madariaga, E-Mail: imadariaga@oas.org

3) Modality: On site

4) Deadline to present applications: April 11, 2006

5) Start and End Dates: From May 1, 2006 to May 1, 2007

6) Length of the Fellowship/Internship: One (1) Year

7) Objectives: To provide an opportunity for a young indigenous lawyer from OAS Member States to understand and apply the mechanisms of protection of the Inter-American Human Rights system.

8) Program: a) To assist with tasks of the Executive Secretariat of the Commission, under the supervision of its specialists during the period of the fellowship; b) To commit to giving one presentation or seminar on the inter-American system for the protection of human rights in the year following the end of the fellowship in an institution in the participant’s country (for instance, in a law faculty, university, etc.); and c) At the end of the fellowship, to present to the Executive Secretariat of the IACHR a detailed report on activities carried out by the fellow.

9) Requirements: a) Be a citizen of an OAS Member State and an indigenous lawyer; b) Knowledge of Spanish (Knowledge of English desirable) , c) have graduated in law at an officially recognized university (send a copy of the degree and grades obtained); d) be registered as an attorney with the courts or the appropriate professional body; e) have a demonstrable professional, specially regarding rights of indigenous people; f) have received a university degree in law after January 1, 1999; g) submit a medical certificate; h) present a paper of up to 5 pages on one or more human rights issues of interest to the candidate.

10) Benefits: The OAS provides a total stipend of US$21,600.00 for the period covered by the fellowship, that is to say, US$1,800.00 a month for 12 months, economy class air tickets from the participant’s country of residence to Washington, D.C. and back, and health insurance.

11) Responsibilities of the Selected Candidate:

a. Upon selection, candidates must accept the scholarship by confirming to the Department of Human Development their availability to follow the course during the period indicated and their acceptance of the duly provided conditions of study in order for the OAS to proceed with making the necessary travel arrangements to purchase the air travel tickets, economy class, round-trip, between their country of origin and the study location or, if the scholarship is refused, to appoint another candidate.

b. In the event that a candidate accepts a scholarship but cannot take the program, for whatever reason, the candidate must immediately advise the OAS Department of Human Development.

c. Selected scholarship recipients are responsible for obtaining the necessary visa(s) to enter the country of study and the corresponding transit(s). The OAS will not be responsible for any costs relating to obtaining visas or transfer documentation.

d. Each scholarship recipient is responsible for arriving in time for the commencement of activities on the date established by the institution offering the course or program.

e. The scholarship recipient and/or the sponsoring institution will be responsible for the cost of the airfare or any additional costs incurred, if the selected candidate, after having accepted the award and after the Department of Human Development has purchased the air fare ticket, declines the scholarship. The same applies if the selected candidate, without proper authorization from the Department of Human Development, fails to travel on the scheduled dates, or changes routes after the ticket has been issued.

f. Expenses for food during the trip and excess of baggage should be self afforded.

12) Presentation of Candidates:

The complete applications and all documentation required OAS form 98 (application for scholarship) and OAS form 342 (certificate of language proficiency if applicable) must be sent to the: Department of Human Development of the OAS, 1889 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA, before the deadline for presentation of applications.

OAS Form 98 may be obtained from the OAS offices of the General Secretariat in the Member states or via the fellowship application page using the following link: http://www.educoas.org/Portal/docs/SOLICITUDDEBECAS.pdf

Please note this official announcement is available via the Educational Portal of the Americas Web page at: http://www.educoea.org.

Any questions regarding submission of applications for this course should be sent to: Scholarships@oas.org

Human Rights Clinical Advocacy Fellow

Human Rights Program, Harvard Law School

For the third consecutive year, Harvard Law School will offer one or more fellowship positions in clinical advocacy work through the Human Rights Program to law-trained individuals with two or more years of practical experience in international human rights work, beginning, if possible, on August 1, 2006. The fellows will be called clinical advocacy fellows.

The fellowship is part the extensive clinical opportunities in human rights for J.D. and L.L.M. students through the Harvard Law School Human Rights Program (HRP). HRP has a team of clinical staff, including the Clinical Director, Associate Clinical Director and fellows. Student demand for supervised human rights clinical opportunities led to the creation of the clinical advocacy fellowship for 2004-2005. The fellowship will continue for the 2006-2007 year and beyond. Clinical work through HRP is centered in its International Human Rights Clinic. In the past, HRP clinical projects have involved both legal research and writing (leading to amicus curiae briefs and other submissions to national and international fora), as well as non-court centric human rights undertakings. This latter set has included field investigations to over a dozen countries, drafting of human rights reports, preparing model legislation, and developing strategies for treaty drafting conferences. For background on the nature of the work of the International Human Rights Clinic, please visit our site at: http://www.law.harvard.edu/programs/hrp/clinic/index.html

The fellows will aid in developing clinical projects for students enrolled in the human rights clinical seminars and workshops offered in the fall and spring terms. They will work closely with a range of students, including students engaged in human rights advocacy on a volunteer basis through the Harvard Law Student Advocates for Human Rights. Enthusiasm and interest in student development is therefore vital. Fellows will be required to initiate and cultivate existing working relationships with nongovernmental organizations in the field, to assess the quality and potential for student engagement offered by potential projects, and to supervise student work in selected projects. The clinical advocacy fellows will be responsible for ensuring the quality of student work product, under the supervision of the Associate Clinical Director and the Clinical Director.

Clinical advocacy fellows will participate (though not as principal instructors) in some of the clinical course offerings and may lead some small group discussions on advocacy projects. Fellows ordinarily are requested to supervise student research in advocacy field missions during the academic year.

Stipend: $40,000 per year plus excellent employer-paid benefits package. Some flexibility in salary range based on experience.

Fellows must have excellent organizational, communication, analytical and writing skills. Significant experience in human rights abroad is a prerequisite, as are language skills relevant to each fellow’s particular region of expertise. Two or more years of experience in human rights and a J.D. degree or the equivalent required. English fluency required; second language fluency desired.

Additional Qualifications:
Applicants should be prepared to begin work on August 1. Appointment is for one year, renewable for additional one-year periods up to three years by agreement of both parties.

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, writing sample, and a detailed statement of interest as soon as possible, but in any event not later than May 15, 2006. Two letters of recommendation (which may arrive separately or with application materials) are required. Materials should be directed to: Tyler Giannini, Associate Clinical Director, Human Rights Program, 401 Pound Hall, Cambridge, MA 02138, giannini@law.harvard.edu.

Job posted on: April 05, 2006

The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) and the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR), invite applications for the Transitional Justice Fellowship Program, a funded, three-month residential fellowship program in Cape Town, South Africa, for approximately 12 professionals from select countries.

Applications are invited from eligible individuals in any field (including but not limited to human rights advocacy, law, journalism, research, etc.)

Deadline for Applications: June 1, 2006.
Dates for 2006 program: August 15-November 15, 2006
For more information and application forms:
http://www.ictj.org/en/workshops/fellowhsips/cape_town/index.html

The University of Lucerne (Switzerland) School of Law invites applications from junior legal scholars for two available positions at the rank of University Assistant
(wissenschaftliche(r) Assistent(in)) each part-time, 50%

Start date is November 1, 2006 or by agreement.

The junior scholars will participate in research and teaching and assist with international co-operation initiatives as part of the team of the newly established professorship in comparative and Anglo-American law.

SEPTEMBER 2006

FELLOWSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

HELTON FELLOWSHIP
2007–2008

Human Rights First believes that building respect for human rights and the rule of law will help ensure the dignity to which every individual is entitled and will stem tyranny, extremism, intolerance, and violence.

Human Rights First protects people at risk: refugees who flee persecution, victims of crimes against humanity or other mass human rights violations, victims of discrimination, those whose rights are eroded in the name of national security, and human rights advocates who are targeted for defending the rights of others. These groups are often the first victims of societal instability and breakdown; their treatment is a harbinger of wider-scale repression. Human Rights First works to prevent violations against these groups and to seek justice and accountability for violations against them.

Amnesty International USA’s Ralph J. Bunche Human Rights Fellowship aims to develop human rights leaders in communities of color in the United States. The Fellowship provides training and experience in international human rights advocacy to activists who are interested in the field of international human rights. The Ralph J. Bunche Human Rights Fellowship focuses on building the competencies of activists in the core areas of international human rights advocacy, including research, action mobilization, campaigns, and media communications. The Fellowship also aims to connect Amnesty’s mission and work around worldwide/international issues with issues that are related and relevant to communities of color in the U. S. The fellowship requires demonstrated involvement or leadership at the local level with a traditionally underserved community of color in the U.S. The available fellowship is for January 1st, 2007 - September 30th, 2007 and is listed below. Fellows received a salary stipend and are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program at the Washington, D.C.-based National Endowment for Democracy invites applications from candidates throughout Latin America and the Caribbean for fellowships in 2008-­2009. Established in 2001, the program enables democracy activists, practitioners, scholars, and journalists from around the world to deepen their understanding of democracy and to enhance their ability to promote democratic change. The program is intended primarily to support activists, practitioners, and scholars from new and aspiring democracies; distinguished scholars from the United States and other established democracies are also eligible to apply. Projects may focus on the political, social, economic, legal, and cultural aspects of democratic development and may include a range of methodologies and approaches. A working knowledge of English is required. The application deadline for fellowships in 2008-­2009 is Thursday, November 1, 2007. For more information and application materials, please visit www.ned.org/forum/reagan-fascell.html.

The Human Rights Program at Harvard Law School is currently accepting
applications for its 2008-2009 Visiting Fellows Program. Visiting Fellows at
the Human Rights Program spend from one semester to a full academic year
(preference is given for candidates who can commit to a full academic year) in
residence at the Law School. Visiting Fellows devote the majority of their
time to research and writing on a specific human rights topic. During this
time, they may also audit courses in human rights and related subjects.

The Reebok Human Rights Summer Fellowship offers students a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of human rights. AIUSA is recruiting students aged 18 - 25 to spend summer 2008 working with organizations connected to Reebok Human Rights award winners or AIUSA. Postings are in the United States and abroad. Fellows receive funding of up to a maximum of $2,500 to use towards air travel and other expenses. Applications are available online and due on March 4, 2008. For more information and an application form visit: www.amnestyusa.org/reebok

Application Deadline: May 23, 2008

The Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice (IPJ) in San Diego, California, is currently accepting applications for its Women PeaceMakers Program (WPM). The WPM program is designed for leaders from conflict-affected countries around the world who are transforming conflict and assuring gender-inclusion in post conflict recovery through in human rights advocacy and peace building efforts they lead. These are women whose stories and best practices will be shared internationally; they are women who will have a respite from the frontlines work they do.