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*International Leadership Forum Announcement - Call for Applications* Urgent!!
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*International Leadership Forum Announcement - Call for Applications*
The UNESCO Chair & Institute of Comparative Human Rights at the University
of Connecticut invites applications for the fifth annual International
Leadership Programme: A Global Intergenerational Forum, to be held August 1
- 9, 2009 in Storrs, Connecticut. Applications must be received by February
27,
2009.
The Forum seeks to empower young leaders by involving them in finding
solutions to emerging human rights problems, and nurturing individuals to be
effective leaders in the field of human rights.
To this end, the Forum will:
Introduce participants to the United Nations Millennium Development Goals
and the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights
Build a network of solidarity among human rights leaders
Expand the knowledge relevant to human rights practice
Provide tools and a platform for open debates
Provide programmes, activities and processes necessary for human rights
leadership
Promote the sharing of experiences and understanding
Showcase speakers on such topics as: health and human rights, education,
the environment, the plight of child soldiers, the use of media,
fundraising, conflict resolution and transformation; litigation and advocacy
The UNESCO Chair will provide all conference participants with dormitory
housing, meals, ground transportation in Connecticut, resource materials and
a certificate of participation.
Young people between the ages of 18-30, with community service experience,
and with demonstrated ability to work on solutions to human rights problems,
should apply. Relevant issues include, but are not limited to, human
trafficking, the plight of children, refugees, hunger, HIV/AIDs, gender
discrimination, racism, classism, the environment and peace education.
Conference will be held in English only. Fluency in English is required.
Applicants will be selected based on the strength of their application
essay, demonstrated commitment to human rights (practical/hands-on
experience), potential impact on the individual and their potential
contribution to the Forum, regional and gender representation.
Programme details and application materials can be accessed by linking to
www.unescochair.uconn.edu or
http://www.unescochair.uconn.edu/upspecialevents.htm
Nana Amos
Program Manager
University of Connecticut
UNESCO Chair & Institute of Comparative Human Rights
UConn-ANC Partnership
233 Glenbrook Road, Unit 4124
Storrs, CT 06269-4124
860.486.3054 Phone
860.486.2545 Fax
www.unescochair.uconn.edu
Esther Agbarakwe
Program Coordinator
Society For Youth Development and Orphaned Children (SYDOC)/Earth Charter Youth Group, Nigeria
Illorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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