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 UNDP Short term Assistant |
| 2006-02-21 |
UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
RBEC Bratislava Regional Centre
Policy Support and Programme Development Section, Poverty Alleviation Practice
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Short-term assistant (up to 3 months)
BACKGROUND
For several years UNDP BRC is involved in research, analysis and developing of projects targeted at improving the situation of Roma in Europe. Data collected by UNDP and other organizations show that Roma minorities are among the most vulnerable, deprived of development opportunities in all European countries and usually fall into the vicious circle of dependency. One of the necessary preconditions for lifting Roma communities out of dependency is competent and experienced Roma elite. Facing disproportionate barriers to education, talented young Roma are often left behind and cannot realize their potential.
STRATEGY
In order to address these problems BRC is planning to launch its Skills Building Programme open for people from vulnerable communities such as Roma. Within the programme talented young students (preferably having completed second year of study) will be admitted for three-months skills building assistantship to work with BRC practices on issues related to Roma inclusion and acquire practical skills and knowledge of how UNDP works in the region.
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES
General:
Assist the practice and sub-practice members in their current work on specific projects
Under the supervision provide basic research related to project execution
Draft correspondence, some sections of projects` documents, comments or brief factual reports
Assist in the organization of workshops, seminars and round tables
Spend half of the time on learning following a Learning Plan agreed with the relevant sub-practice facilitator and/or project coordinator
Familiarize with the UNDP principles and objectives
Practice specific:
To be defined by the relevant sub-practice facilitator and/or project coordinator depending on the specific project the assistant will be involved in.
The applicants for Skills Building Programme should meet the following requirements:
╥ Completed at least secondary education
╥ Proficiency in English language
╥ Interest in development issues and development of Roma in particular
╥ Strong communication skills
╥ Experience from direct work with Roma communities
Assistant - Talented Youth Skills Building Programme
Duration: 3 months
Duty Station: Bratislava, Slovak Republic
Application deadline: 28 February 2006
Applications to be sent to: hru.sk@undp.org
Applicants with proven involvement in Roma issues recommended by NGO's or other organizations dealing with Roma projects would be given preference.
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| Forum of European Roma Young People (FERYP) training announcement |
| 2006-02-21 |
The Forum of European Roma Young People (FERYP) would like to draw your attention
to the attached call for applications for the Study session: The Human Rights Education as
approach to work on Roma youths issues, which will take place at European Youth Centre
Budapest, Hungary, from 21-28 May 2006. The application forms are available in French
and English, the application form in Romanes will be published later this week.
The closing deadline for all applications is March 10, 2006.
Completed applications should be submitted by e-mail to ferypb@yahoo.co.uk.
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| Call for Participants:Training Modules on European Citizenship 4-6 |
| 2005-08-15 |
The Council of Europe has announced another 3 Training Modules on European Citizenship in the framework of the Partnership Programme on European Youth Worker Training, Research, Youth Policy and Euro-Med Cooperation. The Training Partnership held the first 3 training modules between December 2004 and February 2005 and launches 3 more Modules in 2005. Each training module focuses on one important aspect of the concept and practice of European Citizenship. There will be common elements that all of the modules address, and there will be a specific focus for each of them.
Application deadline: 20 September 2005
Call for participants
Application form
The general aims for these training Modules on European citizenship will be:
to develop a sense of space and place in contemporary Europe, the skills required to be active agents for change and development, and the knowledge required to make choices within this context;
to support the professional development of youth workers and youth leaders by extending their competencies to integrate elements of European citizenship within their projects and practice and support their role as multipliers with young people.
Objectives of the training modules:
To provide participants with knowledge and information about the historical role and present function of European institutions and the concepts and formal meanings and expressions of European citizenship.
To enable participants to reflect about European citizenship and European identity and key values and concepts associated with it, such as safeguarding human rights, participation in the development of democracy and respect for cultural diversity.
To develop participants' knowledge and motivation to critically understand the European youth programmes and their potential to support the European citizenship dimension of youth work.
Modules:
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Module 4 - European Citizenship: Intercultural Learning, 14-20 November 2005, Romania
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The Europe of values;
The European cultural heritage;
The concepts of 'culture';
The advantages and challenges of Intercultural learning;
The tolerance of ambiguity;
Equality versus diversity;
Migration, immigration and integration;
Dealing with diversity in youth work;
Intercultural learning as integrated part of European Citizenship;
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Module 5 - European Citizenship: Institutions and Politics, 21-27 November 2005, Netherlands
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Ideas and utopias about Europe: a short introduction to the evolution of the European idea;
European integration after 1945: the intergovernmental model - the Council of Europe (history, functions, the youth field);
European integration after 1945: the supranational model - the European Union (its origins, present functions and institutions, future perspectives, the youth field);
The Future of the European Union: Ways to address the constitutional crisis and the role of young people therein.
The relationship of institutions to the citizen and their policy towards young people;
Influencing: opportunities and models for young people;
European Youth Policy: The White Paper.
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Module 6 - European Citizenship: Human Rights, 1-7 December 2005, Belgium
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The evolution of human rights (the Universal Declaration, the European Convention);
The first, second and third generation of human rights;
Aspects of human rights: equality;
Aspects of human rights: social inclusion;
Aspects of human rights: anti racism;
Human rights in youth work
Human rights education in Europe;
Citizenship and Human Rights in Europe;
Profile of participants:
The module is intended to be an opportunity for further training complementary to previous experience and training for both youth workers and youth leaders who :
have experience of at least 2 years in youth work (as volunteers or professionals);
have organised or co-organised at least 1 international youth project;
have experience in developing and managing a project with and for young people;
are directly involved in youth activities with young people;
are supported by their organisation in the application and in their work to integrate European Citizenship into youth work;
are committed to work directly with young people on issues related to European citizenship;
are motivated to undergo training and able to attend the course for its full duration;
are able to work in English;
have a general knowledge and understanding of youth work realities in their countries and a direct involvement with issues of European Citizenship in this context;
are resident in a member state of the Council of Europe or in another country signatory to the European Cultural convention.
Priority will be given to those applicants who, by their previous experiences, are able to contribute to the reflections and discussion on the specific programme contents, and/or plan to integrate European Citizenship and the focus issue of the module for which they apply into youth work following their participation in the training module.
Application & Selection:
Any of the modules can be attended separately, so, for example, attending Module 4 is NOT a condition to apply for Module 5 or Module 6. Interested applicants are asked to APPLY ONLY FOR ONE OF THE THREE MODULES!
The application deadline (the same for the three modules) is 20 September 2005. Please read the Call for Participants before applying. All candidates must apply by using this application form.
Please send your application to the National Agency of the Youth Program in your country for pre-selection.
In case there is no national agency representation in your country, please send your application directly to the hosting national agency by the above deadline. Applications sent to the Partnership Secretariat will NOT be accepted.
Travel and other expenses, enrolment fee:
Board and lodging will be provided and paid for by the hosting national agency. For residents of programme countries of the Youth Programme (with national agency representation) travel expenses will be covered by the national agency. For non-programme country residents travel expenses and visa fees will be reimbursed (on presentation of the relevant receipts) by the Partnership Secretariat according to rules of the Directorate of Youth and Sport of the Council of Europe. Payment will be made only by bank transfer after the course.
Contact details of hosting national agencies and the Partnership:
MODULE 4: Intercultural Learning
ANSIT, Romanian National Agency
4-6, Dem I Dobrescu Street,
Sector 1, 010026, Bucharest
Telephone: +40-21-310 43 10, 310 43 28, 313 54 81
Fax: +40-21-310 43 13
www.ansitromania.ro
National coordinator of European Citizenship Module: Mihaela Vasile
mihaela.vasile@ansitromania.ro
MODULE 5: Institutions and Politics
NIZW international centre (Netherlands)
NA YOUTH the Netherlands
Postbus 19152
3501 DD Utrecht
the Netherlands
tel: +31 30 2306 550
fax: +31 30 2306 540
www.programmajeugd.nl
National coordinator of European Citizenship Module: Peter Barendse
g.dekker@nizw.nl
MODULE 6: Human Rights
JINT - Coordination Agency for International Youth Work (Flanders)
Stafmedewerker JEUGD
Grétrystraat 26
B-1000 Brussels
tel. 32-2-209 07 20
fax. 32-2-209 07 49
www.jint.be
National coordinator of European Citizenship Module: Inez Adriansen
iadriaensen@jint.be
For general information please contact:
Partnership Secretariat
COUNCIL OF EUROPE
Directorate of Youth and Sport
30, rue Pierre de Coubertin
F-67000 Strasbourg, France
Tel: +33 388 41 23 00
Fax: +33 388 41 27 77
Email: ecmodules@coe.int
http://www.coe.int/youth
http://www.training-youth.net
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| Workshop: Capacity Building for Roma Rights Advocacy |
| 2005-05-01 |
Workshop: Capacity Building for Roma Rights Advocacy
The European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC) shall conduct its annual Roma Rights
Summer Workshop in Budapest from 3 July 2005 to 12 July 2005. The workshop
will be a ten-day long intensive training and capacitation initiative for Romani activists.
The program will be implemented, as in previous years, with a number of partner
organisations. The main goal of the workshop is to develop the capacity of a new
generation of Romani leaders and human rights activists to use international, regional
and domestic human rights instruments and mechanisms to advance the rights of Roma.
Objectives
The objectives of the Summer Workshop are to enable participants to:
* Analyse issues and situations affecting Roma in their respective countries based on
internationally accepted human rights values and principles
* Develop skills in using domestic mechanisms (such as national legislation) and international
human rights instruments (i.e., United Nations Treaties, the European Court of Human Rights,
etc.) to protect and promote the rights of Roma
* Strengthen skills in documenting, monitoring and reporting human rights violations and
racial discrimination, as well as advocacy skills
* Increase the capacity of Roma rights advocates to apply their learning within their
organisations and their societies
* Explore opportunities for networking and developing partnerships with NGOs and government
officials to further advance the cause of Roma rights throughout Europe
Participants
The Roma Rights Summer Workshop is a component of ERRC programming aimed at capacitating
Romani activists, and is therefore only open to persons of Romani ethnicity. We welcome applications
from Romani individuals who are interested in human rights. Applicants must be at least 18 years of
age and must have a sufficient command of English to enable them to actively participate in the
Workshop. Applicants are preferably students of law, public administration and/or the social sciences,
or hold a degree in one of these fields. The ERRC also encourages activists who do not hold a formal
degree to apply. Recipients of ERRC scholarships for Romani students of law and public administration
are specifically encouraged to apply. The ERRC additionally welcomes applications by persons of
Romani origin engaging in human rights work on behalf of other disadvantaged groups.
Application Procedure
Applicants must:
1. Complete the application form provided below.
2. Provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher, professor or lecturer familiar with the applicant's
work, a community leader, church leader, or their current employer. The letter should explain the nature
of their relationship, how long they have known the applicant and highlight the main attributes of the
applicant and whether they would be a suitable candidate for the ERRC Roma Rights Summer Workshop.
3. Submit a 500-750 word essay in English:
*explaining any human rights/Roma rights activities in which they have been involved to date
*expressing why they would like to participate in the ERRC Roma Rights Summer Workshop
and how it would be useful for them and any future actions they would like to undertake in
their Roma rights/human rights work.
We kindly request that all materials be submitted to the ERRC in one package. Applications missing
one or more of these requirements will not be considered by the selection committee.
Completed applications should be submitted to:
European Roma Rights Center, 1386 Budapest 62, P.O. Box 906/93, Hungary,
or by fax to (+ 36 1) 413-2201, or by e-mail to SummerWorkshop@errc.org.
The closing deadline for all applications is 20th May 2005.
Please take note that this is an absolutely final deadline and any applications
received after this date shall not be considered.
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Application Form: ERRC Summer Workshop for Romani Activists 2005
First name:
Family name:
Sex: Male/Female:
Address:
Telephone number:
Additional number in case we cannot contact you on the above:
Fax number:
E-mail address:
Are you of Romani origin? Yes/No
Do you speak English? Yes/No
Level: 1 (excellent) 2 3 4 5 (no)
Name of present workplace:
Have you been an ERRC grant recipient or intern in the past? Yes/No
If yes: scholarship in year:
Internship in year:
Are you a member of or volunteer at any Romani or other non-governmental organisation(s)? Which one(s)?
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| European Parliament - Traineeships and Study Visits at the European Parliament |
| 2005-04-15 |
Application deadline: June 1, 2005
The European Parliament offers different traineeships within its Secretariat in order to contribute to the vocational
training of young citizens, and to the understanding of the working of the institution. General conditions:
- be citizen of a Member State of the EU, or of an applicant country;
- aged between 18 and 45 years;
- have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the EU, and a good knowledge of a second;
- not have been awarded any other (paid/unpaid) traineeship by or paid employment of an institution of the EU.
- a small number of citizens of third countries may be awarded traineeship in the European Parliament.
Paid Traineeships:
1. Robert Schuman scholarships, general option (primarily economics, law, political science etc)
2. Robert Schuman scholarships, journalism option
3. Ramón y Cajal scholarships, option journalistic scientific training
4. Ramón y Cajal Scholarships at the European Parliament's Technology Assessment Unit (STOA).
Criteria:
- have a university degree after a course or study of at least three years' duration;
- submit written reference from university lecturer;
- for work-experience at STOA: candidates may be from any branch of the natural sciences or technology as well
as mathematics, philosophy of science, technology assessment and science and technology policy studies.
Paid traineeships shall be awarded for a period of five months. The deadline for applications are fixed each year on 15 October
(for traineeships starting 15 February) and 15 May (for traineeships starting 15 September).
Each traineeship has its own specific criteria which can be found in the regulations.
Unpaid Traineeships are for a duration of one to four months. It offers young citizens the opportunity to complete a traineeship
as part of their course at university or equivalent institution, of a high-level vocational training or of a requirement for access
to a profession. There are four fixed deadlines a year: 1 October, 1 February, 1 April and 1 June.
Study Visits
The study visits are intended to provide citizens of the European Union with opportunities for more detailed study of specific
subjects relating to European integration, either through consultation of documents in the European Parliament's libraries or
archives or through contacts with MEPs or specialist officials. Maximum duration of the study visit is one month. There is also
a possibility for unpaid research visits to the STOA.
More information
Website:
http://www.europarl.eu.int/stoa/scholars/default_en.htm
http://www.europarl.eu.int/stages/default_en.htm
E-mail: stages@europarl.eu.int
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| Roma Internships at European Parliament |
| 2005-03-25 |
The EPP-ED Group with the patronage of Lívia Járóka and the support of the Robert Schumann foundation are glad to announce that they are offering two months traineeship to young Roma students/professionals at the European Parliament.
The aim of the internship programme, is to support the emergence of a well-educated Roma elite with a broad European perspective and qualified knowledge of political processes, institutional structures and available resources within the EU.
Conditions for application are the follows
- Citizenship: EU or associated state
- Age: 18-35
- Complete secondary education/preferably university or equivalent level in social sciences
- Language skills: knowledge of English, knowledge of other languages is a plus
- Working experience (with references) is an advantage
- Experience on Roma issues
Tasks
The aim of the traineeship is to introduce the interns into the functioning of European political processes, especially with respect to the structure and working patterns within the European Parliament. In order to achieve this, interns should participate actively in the work of the MEP's office, making acquaintance with the whole spectrum of tasks and bodies that play an important role within the political process.
The application should contain
-CV
-a letter of motivation, explaining what they expect of this program, the way in which they intend to integrate this experience into their future activities, in case they have any previous activities in Roma questions, their description.
- certificates attesting university degrees and language skills
- reference by an academic or employer who knows the candidate well
Applications can be addressed by mail, fax or email to the following address:
Bat. Altiero Spinelli
12E253
60, rue Wiertz/Wiertzstraat
B-1047 Bruxelles/Brussel
FAX +32 (0)2 284 9218
E-mail:ljaroka@europarl.eu.int
Application deadline
6.April 2005
01.July 2005
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| Scholarships Opportunities for Roma |
| 2005-03-25 |
Open Society Institute Scholarships Opportunities for Roma
The European Roma Rights Centre would draw the attention of all relevant to
several announcements by the Open Society Institute concerning scholarship
and other funding for training and educational programs for Roma.
In the first place, OSI has announced the creation of the Deborah Harding
Scholarship at the Central European University (CEU). The Deborah Harding
Scholarship will cover tuition fees and provide a stipend for one Roma
student in the Masters of Public Policy Program at CEU. Application
deadline: May 27, 2005. Further information on the Deborah Harding
Scholarship is available at: http://www.ceu.hu/mpp/admiss/aid.htm
Secondly, please note the deadlines of the Open Society Institute's Roma
Memorial University Scholarship Program (RMUSP):
RENEWALS (scholars that received the RMUSP Scholarship for 2004-2005
academic year)
March 31, 2005 - The deadline for submitting (postmarking) the Report for
RMUSP Scholarship Renewal and first semester original official grade
transcript.
October 31, 2005 - the deadline for submitting (postmarking) the original
Enrollment Certificate, and Tuition Fee Certificate (if applicable)
NEW APPLICANTS (First-Time Applicants or RMUSP Scholarship Recipients from
previous years)
June 15, 2005 - The deadline for sending the completed Application Form,
Recommendation Letter/s and Grade Transcript for the completed first semester
September 2005 - The Orientation Meeting in the Country of Residence
(Applicants will be notified by post)
October 31, 2005 - The deadline for sending the original Enrollment and
Tuition Fee Certificates.
All deadlines are the last day when the documents can be postmarked. The
documents postmarked after the deadline will not be considered.
The ERRC urges current RMSUP recipients to take note of the first important
date of March 31, 2005, since failure to comply with this deadline would
mean exclusion form being considered for scholarship funding for the
academic year of 2005/2006. Please note that the ERRC now has very limited
funding for scholarship-related activities and cannot guarantee that
persons who miss OSI deadlines or otherwise fail to secure funding from OSI
could be supported under ERRC scholarship programming.
Further information about the OSI RMSUP is available at:
http://www.soros.org/initiatives/scholarship/news/memorial_20050317
Or from:
Ms. Nino Chelidze
Programs officer, RMUSP
Open Society Institute
Nador utca 11,
1051 Budapest
Hungary
Tel: +361 327 3240
Fax: +361 327 3117
Please note that neither of the above schemes are ERRC programmes.
Information about ERRC Human Rights Education programming is available at:
http://www.errc.org/Human_index.php
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| Invitation to Cultures in Dialogue 2005 for young Europeans |
| 2004-11-22 |
Invitation to Cultures in Dialogue 2005 for young Europeans
The association Cultures in Dialogue invites 180 young Europeans representing
Europe's national, cultural and linguistic diversity, minorities and majorities, to the "Cultures in Dialogue 2005" event carried out from July 17th to July 30th
2005 in the Danish-German border region.
Cultures in Dialogue will be an opportunity for participants to experience Europe, explore its diversity face to face, and get insights into and influence Europe's current
agenda. Cultures in Dialogue is also a social event, which will give participants the opportunity to expand their European network. Participants must be between 18 and 25 years of age, with good English language skills, and with a general interest in Europe and minority issues. For more information on application procedure(deadline on May 1st 2005), please visit the website of Cultures in Dialogue at:
http://www.people.hojoster.dk/SEEEMS/3028.asp
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| Call for applications for the JEF-Bulgaria International Seminar, “Youth For Tolerant Europe” |
| 2004-11-22 |
Call for applications for the JEF-Bulgaria International Seminar, “Youth For Tolerant Europe” 12.-19 December 2004, Sofia, Bulgaria
The European Youth Movement - Bulgaria in cooperation with Bulgarian Youth Initiative have the pleasure of inviting you to participate in the international seminar \"Youth For Tolerant Europe\".
The necessity for information about some negative processes (trends) on the continent, as well as the need for building leadership skills in young
people aiming at awakening their civil consciousness and acceptance of the
common European values, are some of the basic motives, which have provoked
the initiation of this project.
The seminar aims to contribute to combating intolerance and discrimination by identifying measures for political and educational action to increase the understanding and respect for diversity among young people in Europe.
OBJECTIVES
* To raise the awareness about different forms of discrimination;
* To exchange knowledge and experience of participants in the different fields
of discrimination;
* To provide participants with tools, methods and other resources to promote
equality and eliminate discrimination;
* To increase participants\' knowledge about Human Rights Education;
Throughout the seminar lectures will be provided by representatives of the
diplomatic missions of some EU member states in Bulgaria, university professors and NGO leaders.
The rich social program, including a sightseeing trip to the Rila Monastery, one of the most significant and picturesque monuments on the Balkans, will enable the participants to feel the atmosphere of Bulgaria -an ever-evolving and modern country with great cultural heritage and traditions, dating back from Roman and Byzantine times.
PARTICIPATING CONDITIONS
Participants
Age: 18-25
Countries: EU member states + Norway + Romania
Number: 25
Costs: 70% of Travel Costs will be reimbursed (up to 250 Euro)
Fee/person: 75 Euro participation
Board & lodging covered by the organisers
Deadline for applying: 1 December 2004!!!
FOR MORE DETAILS AND APPLICATION FORM:
eym@scas.acad.bg, eym55@hotmail.com
Contact persons: Stanislava Kaneva, Radostina Zhelyazkova
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| Call for applications for the GEaF Event, GIVE EUROPE YOUR SAY! – FACE |
| 2004-11-22 |
Call for applications for the GEaF Event, GIVE EUROPE YOUR SAY! – FACE
THE CONSTITUTION DEBATE, Brussels, Belgium, 21.-23 January
The “Give Europe a Face” campaign celebrates its 6 months anniversary. To commemorate it more than hundred of young people who have participated in the project will take part in an international gathering in Brussels from 21st to 23rd January 2005.
The objective of the event aims on one hand motivate youngsters to continue participating in the project, and on the other communicate to a wider audience which face Europe’s young citizens want it to have.
You will have the opportunity to take part in a mock referendum campaign, seeing the mid-term results of the campaign and viewing the Exhibition of GEaF
postcards…besides of course meeting new and former members of JEF…and party like only the JEFfers know.
Call for participants
JEF Europe is pleased to invite you to the capital of Europe to participate in
the Big Event that will take place from Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd of January as
commemoration of the 6 months of the campaign.
With a European Constitution finally within our grasp, Federalists must mobilize all over Europe in order to deliver positive results in at least 10 referendums and up to 15 parliamentary ratifications. Over 3 days, 140 JEFers from across Europe will take part in an interactive representation of the coming 2 year long campaign.
Splitting into small groups, participants will each represent a national
referendum campaign in fictional countries and have the chance to debate head to
head with their opposites. On the Sunday, chosen individuals will take part in a Europe-wide debate before analysis and a discussion of how we can take the lessons of the weekend to the streets of Europe.
The event also marks the 6 months anniversary of the campaign. To celebrate it, it will take place as well the unveiling of the Give Europe a Face Postcard’s exhibition and a presentation of the mid-term results of the campaign so far. For more information about the trans-national Give Europe a Face Programme,
www.giveeuropeaface.net
PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS
The participation fee is 35 Euros and has to be paid on arrival. This covers
participation in all activities and full board from the evening of Friday
21/01/05 to the morning of Sunday 23/01/05, in a youth hostel in the centre of
Brussels.
A travel reimbursement is provided, up to a maximum of 180 Euro, to cover 70 %
of a second-class return train ticket or of an economy class flight ticket.
Travel reimbursement will be given on the spot at the end of the seminar, to
participants who have attended all sessions. Reimbursement will be provided upon presentation of travel documents, clearly showing the amount spent.
For the winners of the Postcard’s contest, the travel ticket and the full board will be covered by JEF Europe.
Few scholarships will be available on special request and attributed upon valid motivation. The Scholarships will cover the cost of the participation fee. To fill the application form, visit www.giveeuropeaface.net
Deadline for applications is December 10, 2004
For further questions or specific requests, you can contact the European
Secretariat of JEF-Europe at mailto: info@giveeuropeaface.net
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| EC/CofE Training on European Citizenship |
| 2004-10-07 |
MODULE ANNOUNCEMENT
Training modules on European Citizenship
The Partnership Programme is now announcing short-term (5-day) training modules that will address various aspects of European Citizenship for youth workers and youth leaders. The modules are the fruit of a co-operation of the educational advisers of the Directorate of Youth and Sport as well as the network of National Agencies and the SALTO centres.
The following 3 modules will be held during the next few months:
MODULE-1 CITIZENSHIP IN EUROPE
6-12 December 2004, European Youth Centre Strasbourg
MODULE-2 EUROPE: CONCEPTS & VISIONS
24-30 January 2005, European Youth Centre Strasbourg
MODULE-3: THE ROLE OF YOUTH WORK IN PARTICIPATION
21-27 February 2005, European Youth Centre Strasbourg
For more information, go to: www.training-youth.net
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| RAOUL WALLENBERG INSTITUTE TRAINING PROGRAM ON HUMAN RIGHTS |
| 2004-10-07 |
http://www.rwi.lu.se/news/tempact/osshumr05.shtml
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law will organize a two-part training program on human rights in Lund, Sweden (February 21 - March 18, 2005) and in Belgrade (September 19 - 23, 2005).
The program is financed by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency and is open to individuals from Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Romania, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro (including Kosovo), Tajikistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.
Application deadline: November 1, 2004.
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| OHCHR Fellowship programme for persons belonging to national or ethnic |
| 2004-10-07 |
Information on a fellowship programme for minorities at the OHCHR in Geneva,
Feb - May 2005
http://www.ohchr.org/english/issues/minorities/fellowprog.htm
Application forms:
http://www.ohchr.org/english/issues/minorities/application.htm
Deadline for applications: 31 October 2004
New - Fellowship programme for persons belonging to national or ethnic
religious and linguistic minorities - Five Fellows to be chosen
Through this Programme, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) aims to give persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities, particularly young minority women and men, an opportunity to gain knowledge in the field of international human rights in general, and on minority rights in particular. The Fellowship Programme is
intended to assist organizations and communities in protecting and promoting human rights. Five Fellows will be chosen to participate in this first Programme to be held from the end of February to the end of May 2005 .
The Minorities Fellowship Programme for 2005 will run from end of February to end of May 2005. The five Fellows will be based at the
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)in Geneva , Switzerland for a period of three months, from the end of
February to the end of May. During this period the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the Commission on Human Rights will be in session. There will be an opportunity to learn about the work of
National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) and establish contact with
the representatives who will be participating in their International Coordinating Committee and with representatives attending the annual session of the Commission on Human Rights. Additionally, opportunities
will be provided to establish contacts and to network and lobby with the
non-governmental community and other inter-governmental organizations, such as UNDP and UNITAR.
Minorities Fellowship Programme
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
UNOG-OHCHR
CH-1211 Geneva 10
Switzerland
Telephone number: (+ 41 22) 917 9204 or 917 9140
Telefax number: (+41 22) 917 9010
E-mail: Applications@ohchr.org
Deadline for applications: 31 OCTOBER 2004
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| INTERNATIONAL POLICY FELLOWSHIPS, 2005-2006 |
| 2004-08-05 |
INTERNATIONAL POLICY FELLOWSHIPS, 2005-2006
All applications must be submitted online by September 15, 2004 from www.soros.org/initiatives/ipf
The Central European University Center for Policy Studies (CPS) is calling
for proposals for its year 2005-2006 International Policy Fellowships (IPF)
program, which is affiliated with the CPS and the Open Society Institute-Budapest. Launched in 1999, the CPS works with a broadening
circle of policy analysts and institutions to promote the development of policy center networks throughout Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Mongolia, as well as countries in South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. The Center undertakes policy
research and advocacy that furthers the open society mission and disseminates quality analyses in accessible formats.
The CPS International Policy Fellowships are intended to support the analytical policy research of open society leaders and connect these Fellows with professional policy networks and opportunities. The program aims to improve the quality of analysis in countries where the Soros
foundations network by ensuring that these leaders are able to conduct research in their home region while maintaining local affiliations and a high degree of mobility and intellectual freedom.
Applicants are encouraged to submit individual, practical and policy-oriented research proposals in the following subject areas. The product of each fellowship will be a detailed analysis of a major issue to be published in English and translated into other languages:
2005 Fellowship Issue Areas: General Framework: New Frontiers of Democratic
Politics
Note: Innovative proposals related to open society issues are welcome, even
if they do not correspond exactly with the topic descriptions listed below.
The Challenge of Wider Europe
Open Society Promotion in Islamic States Russia:
Combating Open Society Threats Combating Organized Crime
Democratic Governance, Transparency, and Accountability
Developing Socially Responsible Elites and the Challenges of Higher Education
Public Health and the Roma
Policymaking in Transition Contexts:
The Leslie Carol Eliason Memorial Fellowship Terms of the International Policy Fellowship Award
Fellows will be provided with a one-year stipend, research-related expenses
including travel, needed communications equipment, publication costs, etc.
to work full-time on research of their design in one of the above areas.
The amount of the award will vary depending on standards in the Fellow's country of residence and the budgetary needs of the proposal.
To Apply: Application Requirements and Procedures
All application submissions must be entered online directly into the IPF
application database found at www.soros.org/initiatives/ipf.
Those who have no possibility to access the Internet (including from public libraries, Internet centers, or national Soros foundations) should send an e-mail to
fellows@osi.hu or call the IPF offices at (36 1) 327-3863 to discuss the
best alternate application solution (we can call you back immediately to reduce your long-distance telephone charge).
Applications sent by mail, fax or e-mail will not be considered unless you
received prior approval from IPF staff to use an alternative method of
application.
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| PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FOR ROMANI PUBLISHERS AND NGOs |
| 2004-04-15 |
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FOR ROMANI PUBLISHERS AND NGOs
Bulgaria, 24-26 June 2004
As part of Romani Publications Project Next Page foundation is organizing Professional training for Romani publishers and NGOs. The training will be held in Bulgaria between 24-26 of June 2004.
Romani Publications Project aims to facilitate the processes of using Romani language in print and in Internet communication
by supporting publications in Romani language and by providing tools for development of professional skills in the field of
publishing in Romani.
The training is addressed to Roma or non-Roma publishing houses and organizations working in the filed of publishing books in Romani and is planned to help them to manage effectively their publishing activities. It will provide tools for increasing the competence of the staff involved in publishing in Romani.
The sessions of the training will cover topics as budget plan of a publication, copyrights in publishing, book design, marketing, promotion, distribution. A particular emphasis will be put on professional skills development and future networking.
The training is open for publishing houses and NGOs based in Central or Eastern Europe or in the countries of the former Soviet Union. The participants have to be employed by publishing house or organization (NGO: society, association, editorial office) publishing books in Romani language, strongly motivated to develop competence in the field of publishing and directly involved and experienced in publishing practices.
Please, visit Next Page web site at http://www.npage.org/indexIE.htm to view the announcement and the application form
for the training or download the attached papers in English or in Romani.
The deadline for applications is 30 April 2004.
For more information contact Sofiya Zahova, project coordinator at info@npage.org
Phone: + 381 63 7 257 069, fax: + 359 2 986 65 12
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| Capacity Building for Roma Rights Advocacy |
| 2004-04-06 |
Workshop: Capacity Building for Roma Rights Advocacy
Application Form Procedure
The European Roma Rights Center (ERRC) and the Canadian Human Rights
Foundation (CHRF) shall conduct a ten-day long intensive Roma Rights Summer
Workshop in Budapest from 5 July 2004 to 14 July 2004.
Program Goal
The goal of the ERRC Summer Workshop is to develop the capacity of a new generation of Romani leaders and human rights activists, to use international, regional and domestic human rights instruments and mechanisms to advance the rights of Roma, both domestically and
internationally.
Objectives
The objectives of the Summer Workshop are to enable participants to:
* Analyse issues and situations affecting Roma in their respective countries based on internationally accepted human rights values and principles
* Develop skills in using domestic mechanisms (such as national legislation) and international human rights instruments (i.e., United
Nations Treaties, the European Court of Human Rights, etc.) to protect and
promote the rights of Roma
* Strengthen skills in monitoring and reporting human rights violations and
racial discrimination as well as advocacy skills
* Increase their capacity to apply their learning within their organisations and their societies
* Explore opportunities for networking and developing partnerships with NGOs and government officials to further advance the cause of Roma rights throughout Europe
Participants
The Roma Rights Summer Workshop is a component of ERRC programming aimed at capacitating Romani activists, and is therefore only open to persons of
Romani ethnicity. We welcome applications from Romani individuals who are interested in human rights. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and must have a sufficient command of English to enable them to actively participate in the Workshop. Applicants are preferably students of law, public administration and social sciences, or hold a degree in one of these fields. The ERRC also encourages activists who do not hold a formal degree to apply. Recipients of ERRC scholarships for Romani students of law and public administration are specifically encouraged to apply. The ERRC additionally welcomes applications by persons of Romani origin engaging in human rights work on behalf of other disadvantaged groups.
Application Procedure
Applicants must:
1. Complete the application form provided at the following weblink:
http://errc.org/capacitation/index.shtml
2. Provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher, professor or lecturer familiar with the applicant's work, a community leader, church leader, or their current employer. The letter should explain the nature of their relationship, how long they have known the applicant and highlight the main attributes of the applicant and whether they would be a suitable candidate
for the ERRC Roma Rights Summer Workshop.
3. Submit a 500-750 word essay in English:
* explaining any human rights/Roma rights activities in which they have
been involved to date
* expressing why they would like to participate in the ERRC Roma Rights Summer Workshop and how it would be useful for them and any future actions they would like to undertake in their Roma rights/human rights work
We kindly request that all materials be submitted to the ERRC in one package. Applications missing one or more of these requirements will not be considered by the selection committee.
Completed applications should be submitted to European Roma Rights Center,
1386 Budapest 62, P.O. Box 906/93, Hungary, or by fax to (+ 36 1) 413-2201,
or by e-mail to SummerWorkshop@errc.org. The closing deadline for all
applications is 7th May 2004. Please take note that this is an absolutely
final deadline and any applications received after this date shall not be
considered.
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| Soros Supplementary Grant Program |
| 2004-04-06 |
Soros Supplementary Grant Program
The application deadline for the 2004-2005 academic year is April 15, 2004
Eligible participants can apply online at www.soros.org/grants/oas
The Soros Supplementary Grants Program assists citizens of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union,
and Mongolia who are pursuing advanced study within this region but
outside of their home countries. The goal is to support cross-
cultural, intraregional student mobility as part of the Open Society Institute's overall efforts to strengthen the academic
network within and among these countries.
Eligibility
The Soros Supplementary Grants Program 2004-2005 offers grants to:
I. standard eligibility students of the social sciences, humanities,and fine and performing arts who have already arranged for part of the costs of their study to be covered.
II.special needs students, including:
Roma
refugees
people seeking political asylum
displaced (forced migrants)
Awards are offered for one academic year only and will be granted in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. Awards are available to undergraduates and post-graduates enrolled at recognized institutes
of higher education outside of their home country or permanent residence and in one of the countries listed below. Participating
countries are as follows (no exceptions):
Albania Hungary Russia
Armenia Kazakhstan Serbia and Montenegro
Azerbaijan Kyrgyzstan Slovakia
Belarus Latvia Slovenia
Bosnia & Herzegovina Lithuania Tajikistan
Bulgaria Macedonia Turkmenistan
Croatia Moldova Ukraine
Czech Republic Mongolia Uzbekistan
Estonia Poland
Georgia Romania
Application Information
The application deadline for the 2004-2005 academic year is April 15, 2004 Eligible participants can apply online at www.soros.org/grants/oas
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| Opening for Internship at the OSCE ODIHR |
| 2004-01-22 |
The OSCE ODIHR Contact Point for Roma and Sinti Issues (CPRSI) in Warsaw has an opening for one full-time intern who would work from February through July 2004.
The ideal candidate for this internship will:
- Speak and write very well in English AND Romani
- Have experience in the non-profit sector or in public policy
- Have an interest in Romani issues, gender issues and/or measures to prevent trafficking of persons
The intern will work with the ODIHR CPRSI staff to carry out research and field activities across Southeastern Europe. The intern’s duties will focus on, although may not be limited to, the prevention
of trafficking of children and women and its impact on Roma and minority communities.
The intern will receive 1,500 Euros monthly as well as travel to and from Warsaw.
Interested persons should send a C.V. and letter of interest to Mr. Jud Nirenberg, jud.nirenberg@odihr.pl
Fax 48 22 520 0605.
Writing samples and letters of reference are not required, but will be read with interest.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
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| Study Scholarships at CEU for Roma |
| 2003-11-04 |
FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR ROMA
Do you want to study for an international graduate degree overseas? But your English is not good enough? Or your university grades were not excellent? But you know you have talent and enthusiasm?
Central European University (CEU), supported by the Ford Foundation, is offering a 10 months full-time preparation course to help Roma to gain access to graduate education. We will bring 16 Roma to Budapest for this special program. At the end of the course, you may apply to CEU or any other university for postgraduate studies. Full scholarships are awarded for this opportunity, covering travel, tuition, housing, and meals.
Course
The course will start in March 2004 and last until December 2004. It will include:
English language training
Writing for academic purposes
Discipline specific tutoring and courses in the field of your choice
Who should apply?
Roma in Central and Eastern Europe (excluding former Soviet Union) who have a:
University degree in any Social Sciences or Humanities field or Law (if you have a degree in a different field, you need relevant substantial work experience)
Interest in post-graduate university education
Basic English language skills
Desire to work in a multicultural environment
The deadline for posting applications is November 28th, 2003. Late applications may be considered on a case-to-case basis. Interviews will take place locally in mid-December.
For an application form and further information, please contact:
Judit Toth
Program Assistant
Special and Extension Programs
Central European University
1051 Budapest, Nador u. 9
Tel: (+36 1) 327 3000/2217
Fax: (+36 1) 327 3190
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| 2004-2005 Undergraduate Exchange Program |
| 2003-10-10 |
2004-2005 Undergraduate Exchange Program
The Open Society Institute (OSI) is pleased to
announce the Undergraduate Exchange Program (UEP) for
the 2004-2005 academic term. UEP supports students from Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia,Romania, and Serbia in the US for one-year of non-degree academic studies. The program seeks to
assist educational and civic development in Eastern Europe, Central Europe, and Mongolia by exposing participants to a liberal arts curriculum, different
models of classroom instruction, community service
work, and civil society related programming. The UEP
combines the US liberal arts academic experience with
exposure to American social issues and civic development through involvement in community service related work. The program aims to create lasting ties
among participants and their American colleagues
thereby contributing to cultural understanding and
tolerance.
Participants attend a university or college in the
United States for one year. While in the US, grantees
must complete 25 hours a semester of community service
work in an area of interest to them. At the end of
the year, they are expected to return home to complete
their degrees. Once back in their home country,
grantees are expected to complete a community service
internship or service project in their own community.
The Program does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, or
disability. To be eligible for the Undergraduate
Exchange Program, applicants must:
1. Be a citizen or permanent resident of
Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia,
Romania, or Serbia.
2. Be 19-23 years old as of July 1, 2004.
3. Be a current second-year undergraduate student
studying American Studies, Art History, Classical
Studies, Comparative Literature, Cultural
Anthropology, Economic Theory, Fine or Performing
Arts, History, International Relations, Journalism,
Law, Philosophy, Political Science, or Sociology.
4. Be enrolled in an accredited university in
their home country.
5. Be in his or her second year when applying and
have at least one year of study remaining at his or
her home university when the applicant returns.
6.Have an outstanding academic record.
7. Have a history of community and/or
extracurricular involvement.
8.Have spent previous two years in residence in
home country.
9.Have not attended a US university.
10.Have not attended high school in the United
States for more than one academic semester.
11.Be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking
English.
12. Be able to begin studies in the summer of 2004.
Participant selection and university placement is
determined by a panel of experts in the United States.
Candidates do not apply to a specific university.
For more information about the participating
universities, please visit
www.soros.org/scholar/uep.htmlThe application deadline is Monday 1 December 2003.
Applications and program information can be downloaded
at www.soros.org/scholar/uep.html
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| Call for Romani Media Interns at TOL |
| 2003-08-15 |
RECRUITING ANNOUNCEMENT
Call for Romani Media Interns at TOL
Transitions Online invites qualified candidates to apply for its 2003-04 Roma Journalist Internship Program. Three early-career or aspiring journalists will be chosen to live in Prague and work at TOL's offices for three months each, performing and assisting with a wide range of editorial duties. Interns will also have the opportunity to report and write for TOL's news website and its sister site for cultural coverage, Central Europe Review.
Candidates should have some journalism work experience and/or training in their background and a good grasp of spoken and written English. A stipend and housing assistance is included in the internship.
Interested applicants should send their CV and a cover letter explaining why they would like to be considered to:
Romani Internship Program, Transitions Online
Chlumova 22
Prague 3 - 130 00
Czech Republic.
Alternatively, you can email the materials to us at training@TOL.cz
(To be considered for the first internship, which runs October through January, there is a deadline of 5 September. Deadlines for the next two terms of the internship will be announced over the next few months, although prospective candidates are invited to send in applications at any time.)
TOL, a Prague-based media development NGO, is dedicated to strengthening the professionalism, independence, and impact of the media in post-communist Central and Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and the former Soviet Union. Through its Correspondent Network for Independent Journalism, TOL
recruits and nurtures up-and-coming talent by offering local journalists intensive training, instructive
editing, and publishing opportunities. Funding for the Romani media training project has been generously provided by the OSI Network Media Program.
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| Advocacy Fellow – Roma Training and Education Programs |
| 2003-08-11 |
Advocacy Fellow – Roma Training and Education Programs
The Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) is a center for learning and innovation that advances human rights principles through assisting in the development of a public interest law infrastructure in Central and Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia. PILI was launched by Columbia Law School in 1997 with the support of the Ford Foundation and recently established a new headquarters in Budapest. PILI also maintains a small office at Columbia University in New York.
As part of its professional development program PILI seeks an Advocacy Fellow from the countries of Central and Eastern Europe and/or the former Soviet Union (the “region”) for a one-year full time position.
The Fellow will work in the area of educational desegregation of Roma under the supervision of the Legal Officer of Training and Education.
Specific responsibilities may include:
· Organizing workshops and other events following up on PILI’s 2003 spring desegregation activities;
· Research and writing;
· Corresponding with project partners and experts;
· Preparing for and participating in meetings and conferences;
· General organization and project management;
· Other program duties as assigned by supervising Legal Officer.
Requirements are:
· University or college degree
· Demonstrated commitment to human rights
· Advanced written and oral English and at least one language relevant to the region
· Excellent research and writing skills
· Good communication, organization and time management skills
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Roma are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please send your application with cover letter to:
Columbia University Kht.
1051 Budapest, Szent István tér 11/c
E-mail: pili@pili.org
Phone: 06 1 327 3878
Fax: 06 1 327 3879
Closing date: 15 August 2003.
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| Roma Memorial University Scholarship Program |
| 2003-06-06 |
Roma Memorial University Scholarship Program
Academic Year 2003-2004
Overview
The Open Society Institute (OSI) announces the third year of a scholarship program for eligible Romani students at the university level. The funds for the first two years of this program came from gold looted by the Nazis during World War II and held by the Allied powers since then. A portion of the funds from the gold controlled by the U.S. government was allocated for this program. This year funds for the program come from the Open Society Institute.
Roma who are eligible will (a) have been accepted at a recognized Central or East European university in their home country or country of residence as a first year, full time student in the fall of 2003 or (b) already be enrolled full time at such a university in the second or higher years c) or be current Roma Memorial University Scholarship holders who are eligible for renewal.
Eligibility Criteria for New Applicants
Scholarship winners must come from Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Macedonia, Romania, Slovakia, Serbia. However, priority will be given to countries where major scholarship programs for Roma do not exist.
Scholarship winners must demonstrate:
A. financial need including employment status and income of parents, number of children in the family, etc.;
B. acknowledgement of being Roma and interest in Roma issues or Roma activism;
C. acceptance at a recognized university in their own country by presentation of an original university enrollment certificate;
D. and must be enrolled full time at a recognized Central or East European university. Priority will be given to applicants who study one of the following subjects: political science, journalism, economics, sociology, history, law or public administration.
Roma Memorial University Scholarship Awards
Scholarships normally will cover tuition; partial living expenses; books and fees related to higher education, such as exam fees. Scholarships may be renewed subject to successful completion of the prior academic year. Renewing scholars must present official transcripts of grades and exams in their own language plus an annual statement describing their activities related to the Roma community to the Roma Memorial University Scholarship Program (RMUSP) in Budapest in order to be considered for a renewal.
Application Process for New Applicants
There will be only one round of applications for 2003-2004.
All deadlines below are the last day when your documents can be postmarked. If they are postmarked after the deadline, they will not be considered. You are always encouraged to get all of your documents in well before the deadlines.
If you are a new applicant and you intend to apply, you must do the following:
1. Send a pre-registration letter stating:
- your full name and your intention to apply;
- your needs and your family background;
- acknowledgement of being Roma and interest in Roma issues or Roma activism;
- a description of the work you have undertaken to improve the lives of Roma or work on Roma issues in your community;
- the name and faculty of the university and major/subject in which you plan to enroll;
- a mailing address which is valid for the next 12 months;
- a telephone number and/or an e-mail address where you can be reached during the summer holiday.
Pre-registration letters must be postmarked no later than July 5, 2003 to be considered.
2. Upon receipt of your letter, if you are eligible, you will be invited to an orientation session to explain the process of applying and help you fill out an application. This session will take place in your own country in the second half of August 2003. You will be notified about the details and location of this meeting in a letter. So it is important that we have your phone and address during July and August to invite you. You must be present at this meeting in order to formally apply for an RMUSP scholarship.
3. After the meeting, you will be required to attach official documents to your application and send it to us by September 15, 2003. Each candidate must submit a complete and legible application which will consist of:
- an itemized annual budget showing expenses for tuition, books, fees, living expenses which are not covered by state/government budgets/grants or other sources.
- an original certificate from the university in the country of one's residence showing:
a) that the applicant is enrolled for the current academic year;
b) the cost of tuition and exam fees for the current academic year (if applicable)
- a letter of recommendation from a secondary school teacher, a university professor, a local community leader, or Roma NGO leader who can provide details of the applicant's academic and leadership potential and his/her commitment to the Roma. This letter may not be written by a relative or personal friend or someone who has applied or received a RMUSP scholarship. Neither can the letter come from someone who has written a letter of recommendation for another RMUSP applicant.
If you fail to submit the completed application with all of the required documents by September 15, 2003, you will not be eligible to receive a scholarship for the academic year.
4. Some applicants may not be able to obtain an original university enrollment certificate by September 15, 2003. If this applies to you, you may send this document separately from the completed application. The deadline for sending the original university enrollment certificates in this case is October 15, 2003. If you fail to submit the original enrollment certificate by October 15, 2003, your application will be not be considered any further.
Please note that if you have received a full scholarship from another organization for the academic year 2003-2004, you will be ineligible for this one.
A selection committee of three Roma from different countries will make the final selection with advice from the national foundations of the Soros network.
Annual Awards are expected to be in the range of $500 - $1000.
All documents must be sent to:
RMUSP
OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTE
H-1051 BUDAPEST
OKTOBER 6 UTCA 12.
HUNGARY
Fax: 00 36 1 327 3117
E-mail: rmusp@osi.hu
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| ERRC seeks a Legal Assistant |
| 2003-06-04 |
The European Roma Rights Center (ERRC) seeks a Legal Assistant / Case
Manager to join its Legal Department.
Areas of responsibilities include updating and maintaining case indices,
tracking court deadlines for pending cases, legal research, maintenance
of archive file for international cases involving Roma, general assistance in administrative tasks, assisting staff attorneys in
day-to-day matters, translating documents and contracts, interpreting.
Requirements:
- Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Fluency in English required. Knowledge of Hungarian, Slovak, Czech
or Romani languages is an advantage.
- Strong computer skills.
- Ability to work with an international, multicultural team.
Romani persons are encouraged to apply.
Applications deadline: June 30, 2003.
Send your CV and cover letter to
Rita Scsaurszki
Paralegal
European Roma Rights Center
H-1386 Budapest 62
P.O. Box 906/93
Hungary
Fax (36-1) 413 2201
E-mail: rita@errc.org
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| Roma Rights Summer Workshop for Romani Activists |
| 2003-05-07 |
The European Roma Rights Center (ERRC) will conduct a one-week long intensive Roma Rights Summer Workshop in Budapest from 6 July 2003 to 13 July 2003
The Workshop aims to provide a one-week training course for Romani leaders, activists and professionals in human rights advocacy and other skills of use in Roma rights work. The Sunday-Sunday programme offers intensive workshops in human rights research skills,international advocacy, an introduction to the use of international courts such as the European Court of Human Rights, as well as a number of other sessions of relevance to Roma rights work.
The deadline for applying is:
2 May 2003
For more information contact:
European Roma Rights Center, 1386 Budapest 62,
P.O. Box 906/93, Hungary, or by tel.(+ 36 1) 413-2200, e-mail SummerWorkshop@errc.org
or see www.errc.org
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| Council of Europe/OSI Roma Internship Scheme |
| 2003-03-04 |
The Council of Europe and the Open Society Institute are glad to announce that they are offering three months internships to young Roma students/professional at the
Council of Europe.
Conditions for application are as follows:
* Age: 18-35
* Origin: any Central and Eastern European member state ( Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Ukraine), Serbia and Montenegro or Bosnia and Herzegovina
* Complete secondary education/preferably university or equivalent
level (including social workers and mediators/advisors on Roma issues),in areas such as law, political sciences, sociology/anthropology,
economics, social studies, psychology, education or international relations
* Working language: good command (written, read and spoken) of at least one of the official languages of the Council of Europe (French and
English); knowledge of other languages is a plus
* Ability to work in a team and to adapt to a new environment
Trainees will be working in the Directorate General of Social Cohesion/Migration
and Roma/Gypsies Department. Should they wish to spend time in other sectors of the Organisation, the opportunity might be provided to spend the whole 3 months or part of the internship in other departments, provided that the chosen service has the possibility to take on a trainee.
The work will consist in:
1) Assistance in the preparation of international meetings and conferences taking place in Strasbourg
2) Preparation and drafting of substance documents/files on different topics
3) Assistance in preparing the field visits and meetings outside Strasbourg
4) Assistance in answering requests for information/research in the
Roma/Gypsy documentation centre.
5) Taking part in the daily work of the team, ie. administrative tasks,
team meetings, internal coordination on Roma issues
The programme provides the possibility to attend introductory lectures
on the Organisation (within the general internship scheme of the Council of Europe), to attend various events in the Council of Europe (such as Parliamentary Assembly sessions when relevant, Court of Human Rights), to take part in European Parliament sessions and to make contacts with local Romani organisations.
A scholarship offered by the Open Society Institute will be allocated to the selected applicants (1 to 2 per session of three months). It should cover travel expenses from and to the country of origin, accommodation costs and subsistence expenses.
Sessions:
7 April 2003-27 June 2003.
15 September 2003- 12 December 2003
Applications should be addressed, in English or French, before 15 MARCH 2003
to Mr. Henry SCICLUNA, Coordinator of activities on Roma/Gypsies of the Council of Europe and sent to eleni.tsetsekou@coe.int
Fax: +33 3 88 41 27 31
Mailing address: Council of Europe, 67075 Strasbourg Cedex, France
The applicants are kindly requested to fill in the application form and to prepare a letter of motivation, explaining why they wish to apply for an internship at the Council of Europe and what benefit they expect from such an experience.
Letters of endorsement or recommendation are welcome.
Selection will be based on language skills, the motivation letter and
education performance.
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| Global Fund for Women - grant opportunities |
| 2003-03-04 |
The Global Fund for Women provides general program and operating support grants to women's organizations focused on advancing the human rights of women and girls. We value the ability of women around the globe to define their own needs, and we respond to these needs by supporting groups that address issues that may include but are not limited to the following:
* Providing economic opportunity and independence for women
* Increasing girls' access to education(see also Preston Fund for Girls' Education under Special Funding Initiatives)
* Improving women's health and reproductive rights
* Stopping violence against women
* Challenging harmful traditional practices
* Strengthening women's political participation
* Supporting lesbian rights
* Ensuring equal rights for women with disabilities
* Improving women's access to information technology
The Global Fund receives over 2,000 proposals and makes about 350- 400 grants per year. Due to this volume, it takes 4-6 months to review a request. We accept applications throughout the year and award grants approximately every 2-3 months. A notice of receipt
of an application will be sent within 3 weeks of its arrival.
In addition to requests for general support, we accept urgent requests for support to organize meetings, conferences, and networking of women or for women's participation in local,
regional, or international meetings and conferences, which will be considered outside of the normal grant cycle, due to their time limited nature. Please note that these types of requests must be received no later than 8 weeks before the beginning of the event. Funds for these kinds of grants are limited.
Eligibility Requirements
*The organization demonstrates a clear commitment to women's equality and female human rights as well as concern about the way women are viewed and view themselves in society.
* The organization is governed and directed by women. We do not usually fund women's projects within mixed organizations.
Exceptions include:
* women's rights projects that have concrete and immediate plans
* to become independent from the larger organization; * women's groups working within organizations that focus on
particularly disadvantaged populations (i.e., lesbians within gay/lesbian/ bisexual/transsexual organizations or women within
organizations of people with disabilities); and groups that do not have access to other sources of funding.
The request is from a group of women working together. We do not accept requests from individuals.
The organization is based outside of the United States.
In reviewing requests, priority will be given to the following kinds of groups:
* An organization that is just beginning or that may need initial financing in order to receive funding from other sources.
* Groups that have access to larger donor agencies are less likely to receive our support.
* An organization that is working on issues that are difficult or controversial for women to raise within their communities, yet are vital for women to realize their human rights.
* An organization that is led by and/or working with particularly disadvantaged or marginalized populations, for example, refugees,rural women, lesbian women, sex workers, women from ethnic, religious, and cultural minorities, et cetera. (Please note that this criteria is a requirement for groups based in countries that
have greater economic resources).
Website: www.globalfundforwomen.org
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