http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/ Jobs, internships, conferences, CFPs, courses, new books, etc. en Copyright 2010 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:26:06 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 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. http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/03/vienna_documentation_and_onlin.html http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/03/vienna_documentation_and_onlin.html Jobs Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:26:06 +0000 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. http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/03/chicagoai_regional_director_mi.html http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/03/chicagoai_regional_director_mi.html Jobs Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:21:09 +0000 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. http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/03/dc_hrw_us_advocacy_director.html http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/03/dc_hrw_us_advocacy_director.html Jobs Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:15:16 +0000 Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking highly-qualified applicants for the position of Germany Director. The Germany Director will be the public face of HRW in Germany and act as the organization's central link to the German media, government and public. The Germany Director will design and implement strategies to influence German policy and public opinion relating to human rights concerns globally. The Director will be expected to promote HRW's priority concerns with key members of the media, policy-makers, and the NGO community, to testify in Bundestag hearings, to seek out opportunities to write opinion articles for the press, to speak on television and radio as well as at public events and seminars, and to work closely with volunteers associated with HRW to involve them in advocacy relating to HRW's work. The Germany Director will supervise HRW's development and outreach work in Germany, and will be responsible for regularly briefing HRW's Germany committees and selected supporters, speaking at major events, engaging with the leadership of HRW's Germany committees, and outreach to prospective donors. The Germany Director also coordinates closely with the organization's Brussels office and EU Advocacy Director on matters relating to the European Union. http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/03/hrw_german_director_advocacy_a.html http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/03/hrw_german_director_advocacy_a.html Jobs Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:11:20 +0000 Opportunities Available: 2 stipend available Area of Concentration: Human Rights issues associated with the Middle East Timeframe: September 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011 The purpose of The Gerbran G. Tueni Human Rights Fellowship is to support the scholarship of human rights practitioners from Lebanon and Iraq. While advancing their own work, the fellows can participate in the broader dialogue of human rights with Harvard students, faculty and researchers. In the event that eligible candidates from Lebanon and Iraq cannot be identified, fellowships may be awarded to candidates from other Middle Eastern countries. http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/03/call_for_applications_the_gebr.html http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/03/call_for_applications_the_gebr.html Fellowships Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:02:21 +0000 Hello, My name is Elizabeth Bruch, and I am a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Sociology at the University of British Columbia. Before I began my doctoral studies, I was a lawyer and, subsequently, a law professor; in both practice and academia, my work focused on international human rights. I worked for two years in post-war Bosnia and Herzegovina, and I have also done short-term human rights work in Haiti, Romania, Albania, Kosovo and China. As my dissertation project, I am conducting interviews with human rights professionals who have worked with an inter-governmental organization (IGO) field mission. As inter-governmental actors, such as the UN and regional IGOs, have taken on larger roles in the development and implementation of human rights law, it is important to gather information about their practices in this area -- and I think it is particularly important to hear from the people who have been doing the work 'on the ground.' The purpose of my study is to look more closely at the everyday experiences of human rights professionals in the context of IGO field missions. I hope you will consider this opportunity to share what you know. http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/03/request_for_assistance_with_re.html http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/03/request_for_assistance_with_re.html Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:51:31 +0000 Please note we are currently recruiting for our internship positions in the International Secretariat office based in The Hague. We are also seeking a Dutch Parliamentary Liaison Intern to be based in The Hague. The Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO) is an international membership organization working in the field of human rights, self-determination, indigenous issues, democracy and non-violence. UNPO represents over 50 nations, minorities and indigenous peoples worldwide, and was established in 1991 at the Peace Palace in The Hague. UNPO’s worldwide activities are coordinated and implemented from the organization’s headquarters in The Hague and a regional advocacy office in Brussels. To read more about UNPO, click here to download the UNPO Brochure 2009. http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/03/the_hague_two_unpo_internships.html http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/03/the_hague_two_unpo_internships.html Internships Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:40:15 +0000 Teachers Without Borders is a 501(c)3 international nonprofit organization working to advance the quality of human welfare through teacher professional development on a global scale. Teachers Without Borders (TWB) is looking for a Research and Content Intern to work closely with the Program Director to help develop a new teacher professional development course on Human Rights Education. http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/03/online_research_and_content_in.html http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/03/online_research_and_content_in.html Internships Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:26:36 +0000 www.domac.is. ]]> http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/02/cfp_impact_of_international_cr.html http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/02/cfp_impact_of_international_cr.html Calls for Papers Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:13:48 +0000 The Coalition for the International Criminal Court is looking to fill two internships: Membership Outreach Intern The intern will assist with the CICC’s global membership drive and outreach campaign. The intern will report to the CICC Program Assistant. The fall internship can be full-time or part-time (2-3 days per week) for a period of 3-4 months. Please note the internship is unpaid. Communications/Media Intern The Coalition seeks an intern for its Communications Section to assist with a range of media and public-information projects. The intern will report to the CICC Head of Communications, among other Section staff. The internship can be full- or part-time (2-3 days per week) and must last for a period of at least three months, with a minimum of 20 hours per week. Please note that this internship is unpaid though full-time interns will receive a small per diem. http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/02/ny_two_internships_with_the_co.html http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/02/ny_two_internships_with_the_co.html Internships Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:12:37 +0000 Are you connected? Is your message being heard? Is your advocacy effective? Register now for one of three free skill-building workshops for NGOs, civil society and human rights activists aimed at sharing information on social media tools and advocacy strategies. Learn how to develop your campaigns, liaise with UN mechanisms and utilize social media to expand your network, gain more visibility and promote social change. http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/02/free_skillbuilding_workshops_f.html http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/02/free_skillbuilding_workshops_f.html Workshops Sun, 14 Feb 2010 23:29:41 +0000 http://www.abo.fi/instut/imr/courses.htm or from Ms Johanna Bondas (courses.imr@abo.fi) Application deadline: 20 April 2010.]]> http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/02/finland_advanced_course_on_the.html http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/02/finland_advanced_course_on_the.html Seminars & Courses Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:52:52 +0000 Centre for Human Righs and Legal Pluralism Centre sur les droits de la personne et le pluralisme juridique 3644 Peel Street Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1W9 Tel: (514) 398-3577 Fax: (514) 398-8197 Email: youngleaders.law@ mcgill.ca HUMAN RIGHTS IN DIVERSE SOCIETIES International Forum for Young Leaders Call for Applications The Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism proudly announces The Global Conference on Human Rights in Diverse Societies, to be held at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, October 7th to 9th, 2010. This will be the second Echenberg Family Conference on Human Rights. Following the precedent established by the frst Conference, a Young Leaders Forum will be organized in conjunction with the event. http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/02/canada_international_forum_for.html http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/02/canada_international_forum_for.html Conferences & Talks Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:36:29 +0000 UNITED NATIONS NATIONS UNIES Ref. No.: TVA/UNAKRT/2 010/01 TEMPORARY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT P-2 Associate Legal Officer United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Rouge Trials (UNAKRT) Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) Occupational Group (See list on last page) Service/Section: Office of the Co-Investigating Judges Estimated Start Date: 01/04/2010 Duty Station: Phnom Penh Duration: 364 days DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Rouge Trials (UNAKRT) supports the operation of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC). The ECCC has been established by the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) to try senior leaders of Democratic Kampuchea and those most responsible for the crimes and serious violations of Cambodian penal law, international humanitarian law and customs and international conventions recognized by Cambodia that were committed during the period from 17 April 1975 to 6 January 1979. http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/02/cambodia_temporary_position_as.html http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/02/cambodia_temporary_position_as.html Jobs Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:13:06 +0000 With this message, TISCO (Tilburg Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies of Civil Law and Conflict Resolution Systems) and HiiL (Hague Institute for the Internationalisation of Law) are pleased to inform you about upcoming International conference under the title: Measuring Access to Justice and Legal Empowerment of the poor. The two-day meeting will take place in The Hague on 26-27 April, 2010 (specific venue and detailed program TBA). http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/02/the_hague_international_confer.html http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/2010/02/the_hague_international_confer.html Conferences & Talks Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:23:39 +0000