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Kene Onyilimba [ Profil ] |
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Re: [NYPE-Consult] *International Leadership Forum Announcement - Call for Applications* Urgent!!
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Feb 3rd, 2009 - 12:41:13 |
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Hi Esther, how are you, hope good. please i really need to talk to
you, so can you call me at this number: 07037171479, 08086386548.
Kene.
On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 9:13 AM, Esther Agbarakwe wrote:
> *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
> tel.
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