Announcements

 

Measuring Justice: Justice Sector Evaluation & Human rights
a conference by the International Human Rights Network

Date: Friday 26th June 2009
Venue: National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Ireland
Measuring justice is a priority for a wide range of individuals and institutions. It is central to enhancing good governance including rule of law, combating corruption, addressing impunity and building effective, sustainable and accountable justice sector reform. The purpose of this IHRN conference is to facilitate the pooling of evaluation experience, to identify best practice and lessons for the future, with particular reference to measuring human rights impact. Invited participants include:
Evaluation practitioners (such as evaluation units within institutions)
Inter-governmental bodies (such as Development Banks, European Commission, UN agencies etc)
Justice officials (such as police, prosecutors, judiciary, civil/criminal legal aid providers) and Oversight/accountability bodies
Bi-lateral & multi-lateral development officials
Foundations, NGOs and civil society
Academics & research institutes
Call for Papers & registration details at www.ihrnetwork.org/international-conference-2009_231.htm

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Justice Sector Reform: Applying Human Rights Based Approaches
Dates: Sunday 21st June Friday 26th June 2009

Venue: National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Ireland
The aim of this annual IHRN training programme is to enhance skills of participants in applying Human Rights Based Approaches to Justice Sector Reform. It will facilitate the development of knowledge and skills regarding:
The legal principles, policies and practice underpinning human rights based approaches to justice sector reform
The inter-linkages between justice sector actors (law enforcement, judicial, corrections, etc)
The relationship between the justice sector and related terms such as 'security sector', 'rule of law', 'good governance'

Human Rights Based needs assessment, programme design, implementation, as well as monitoring & evaluation
Programming tools and checklists (including Human Rights Based benchmarks and indicators of change)
Case studies from national contexts as well as international field missions (including conflict and post-conflict)
Teamwork, advocacy and strategic partnerships
Deadline: priority for applications received by 3 April 2009. The programme includes participation in the international conference Measuring Justice.
Application form and further information at: www.ihrnetwork.org/programmes-2009_203.htm

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Human Rights Fieldwork - Principles, Strategies and Skills
Dates: Sunday 31 May Saturday 6th June 2009

Venue: National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Ireland
The aims of this annual IHRN training programme are to explore the principles underpinning effective human rights fieldwork, enhance the skills of participants needed to carry this out safely before/during/after armed conflict, ensure that human rights fieldwork is relevant, effective, sustainable, participatory and accountable and raise participants self-awareness of skills required to undertake international human rights fieldwork. The training programme is intended for development and humanitarian aid workers, civilian/military peace-keepers, NGO and IGO field staff. Overview:

Evolution of international human rights law and implementation mechanisms relevant to human rights fieldwork
The full cycle of human rights monitoring from information gathering to stimulating sustainable progress in conflict/post-conflict environments
Case studies for monitoring the full spectrum of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights
Interviewing and reporting techniques Applying development programming to human rights fieldwork
Working with field partners, co-operating and building relationships
Personal preparedness including, safety/security, stress/trauma etc
Core field challenges, such as intercultural sensitivities, teamwork, leadership etc.

Application form and further information at: www.ihrnetwork.org/programmes-2009_203.htm

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Project Proposals for the 2009 Justice Sector Reform Program

The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe announces a new request for proposals under the 2009 Justice Sector Reform Program. The purpose of the program is to award grants for specific projects that support the development of Justice Sector in Tajikistan. Primarily, grants will be awarded to non-governmental, non-profit organizations (NGOs). The amount of a grant must not be more than 100 000 dollars but the Commission will give priority to the applications that offer the implementation of the similar project with lower budget. To be eligible for consideration, every

applicant must be engaged in, or propose to carry out, a project whose purpose is to promote the development of the Justice Sector in Tajikistan.The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe will accept proposals for consideration of the Justice
Sector Reform Grants Program for the following themes:

* Legal Aid

* Rural Law Education

* Access to Justice

* Court Monitoring

* Third party arbitration

* Legal Reform

Proposals should contain clearly formulated goals and target groups, and show the bility of the applying organization to carry out the project aims. Proposals should be submitted in English language to:

U.S. Embassy, International Narcotics and Law

109 A Ismoili Somoni Avenue

Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Tel: (992 37) 229 2112, 229 2000, fax: (992 37) 229 2050

Email: WaldoJS@state.gov; AnsoriSJ@state.gov

Note: Projects with a computer based English translation will not be accepted.

The U.S. Embassy Justice Sector Reforms Program is limited to organizations based in Tajikistan. Projects NOT funded by the U.S. Embassy Justice Sector Reform Program include those requested by those relating to partisan political activity, charitable activity and humanitarian aid, fund-raising campaigns, commercial projects, those

involving individuals not affiliated with an organization that can provide long-term sustainability to the project, and those that duplicate existing projects.

Grant application forms are available on our web site:

http://dushanbe.usembassy.gov/justiceprogram.html. They can also be obtained in the U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe or by email. If you have additional questions or need consultation on your project proposal please contact the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Office of the U.S. Embassy at the numbers above. If no answer please leave the message with your question and contact information.

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Open Society Fellowship

 The Fellowship will enable outstanding individuals from around the world journalists, activists, academics, practitioners to work on projects that inspire meaningful public debate, shape policy, and inform the thinking and activities of the Open Society Institute and the Soros foundations. 

Fellows' projects may include books, articles, documentary films, online media, and efforts to seed new campaigns and organizations.

 The Fellowship, directed by Leonard Benardo, focuses on four areas: National Security and the Open Society; Citizenship, Membership and Marginalization; Strategies and Tools for Advocacy and Citizen Engagement; and Understanding Authoritarianism. OSI may also support a limited number of projects that fall outside these areas but are within the scope of OSI's mission.

Fellows will receive competitive stipends, communications assistance, and access to OSI's networks of partners and grantees. Most Fellowships will be awarded for one year but longer or shorter durations may be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

For more information, please visit http://www.soros.org/initiatives/fellowship.

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Announcing 2009-2010 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

The Embassy of the United States of America in Tajikistan is pleased to announce that applications are now available for 2009-2010 Hubert H.. Fellowship Program.

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is for experienced professionals interested in strengthening their leadership skills through a mutual exchange of knowledge and understanding about issues of common concern in the U.S. and Fellows' home countries. As a non-degree program, the Fellowship offers valuable opportunities for professional development through selected university courses, attending conferences, networking, and practical work experiences.  During the year, Fellows pursue both their individual program goals and work closely with their Humphrey colleagues in workshops and seminars. Unlike a typical graduate school experience, the program encourages Fellows to travel away from their host campus to learn more about American culture and to network with their American peers. 

Eligible fields:

       Agricultural Development/Agricultural Economics
       Communications/Journalism
       Substance Abuse Education, Treatment and Prevention
       Economic Development/Finance and Banking
       Educational Administration, Planning and Policy
       HIV/AIDS Policy and Prevention
       Human Resource Management
       Law and Human Rights
       Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, and Climate Change
       Public Health Policy and Management
       Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration
Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (Teacher Training or Curriculum Development)
       Technology Policy and Management
       Trafficking in Persons, Policy and Prevention
       Urban and Regional Planning

Appropriate candidates are mid-career professionals in leadership positions who have a commitment to public service and the potential for professional advancement.  Prospective Fellows should have a minimum of five years of professional experience, after completing a university degree, prior to August 2009 and should be interested in the policy aspects of their fields of specialization..  Candidates must have completed a university degree program requiring at least four years of full-time study in order to qualify for participation in U.S. graduate study programs. 

Candidates should be proficient in both written and spoken English. Individuals who have attended a graduate school in the United States for one academic year or more during the seven years prior to August 2009, and individuals with other recent U.S. experience (more than six months during the five years prior to August 2009) are not eligible for this program.

More information is available at http://humphreyfellowship.org/.

Interested persons should submit completed application materials to the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy in Tajikistan by August 1, 2008. Late applications will not be accepted. For additional information and a complete application package, please contact Maya Vakhobova via e-mail: VakhobovaMK@state.gov or telephone: 2292312; 2292000.

 

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LL.M in Public Law and Human Rights Graduate Scholarship (2008/09) 

Scholarships for Studies and Expenses 

Scholarship/ Financial aid:  Full for selected students

Deadline: 9 June 2008

Open to: Students that hold an undergraduate degree in law or comparable degree and are nationals of the countries listed under the heading „Eligibility Requirements". Additional information is also available at: www.rgsl.edu.lv.  

Terms of Announcement: 

Purpose 

The Riga Graduate School of Law announces Scholarships for an LL.M degree with a specialization in Public International Law and Human Rights funded by the Open Society Institute (OSI). Eligible students currently are being recruited to apply for the Riga Graduate School of Law (RGSL) Scholars Programme. The programme provides expertise in Public International Law and Human Rights and also offers courses in European Law. The programme is competitive and very prestigious. The Programme is based at the RGSL located in Riga, Latvia. It is open to all persons who hold an undergraduate degree in law or a comparable degree, such as political science or international relations, or will be awarded a degree prior to admission to the programme. The 2008/09 Scholars Class starts on 15 September 2008.  

The purpose of these scholarships is to support students who have demonstrated academic excellence in law or a comparable field of study and have a demonstrated commitment to work in the field of public law, human rights, or public service.  

Overview 

Scholarships are available to students from Russia, Byelorussia, Ukraine and South Eastern Europe and Central Eurasia regions (see eligible countries below). Each scholarship recipient will receive an amount covering tuition and fees for the LL.M study programme. An additional scholarship is allocated for travel, accommodation and incidental education expenses. Students granted a scholarship must write their master's thesis in the field of public international law or human rights. Priority will be given to students who commit to work in any of the following areas upon completion of the program:  human rights, public law and public service.  Furthermore, RGSL seeks to recruit students who have worked within an organization with which OSI has a relationship already, or students who are willing to work with such an organization upon completion of the program. In the application, students are required to provide specific detail on their expectations work in a related field upon completion of the program. 

Eligibility 

Applicants must: 

(1) Satisfy standard RGSL entry requirements (with respect to educational background and English proficiency);

(2)  Have experience in the fields of public international law or human rights for a minimum of one year;

(3)   Indicate in the application: current place of employment and specify in detail the applicant's plan to return to work in the field of public service after completing the LL.M programme.

(4)   Eligible countries:

1. Russia;

2. Byelorussia;

3. Ukraine;

4. all countries listed in region of South Eastern Europe: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro and Serbia;

5. all countries listed in  region of Central Eurasia: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan.

Application process Checklist 

Submit the following by 9 June 2008: 

• the completed Application Form;

• 2 (two) recommendation letters from a professional or academic contact describing the applicant's academic record, achievements and activities (research, community service, and programme development) in Public International Law, Human Rights or related discipline;

• a personal statement from the applicant that describes the insights he or she gained from achievements and activities (research, community service, and programme development) in Public International Law or Human Rights. The limit is two pages with 1.5 spacing (Times New Roman).

 

Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Applications for RGSL Scholars Programme are available on-line through:  www.rgsl.edu.lv.

Please send your applications by mail to Riga Graduate School of Law, Strelnieku iela 4 k2, Riga LV 1010, Latvia

or e-mail: llm@rgsl.edu.lv

Telephone: +371 6703 206, +371 6703 200.

 

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THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT (MONBUKAGAKUSHO: MEXT) SCHOLARSHIP 2009

College of Technology Students, Undergraduate and Research Students

The Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Tajikistan is pleased to announce that the Monbukagakusho (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology, Government of Japan: MEXT) Scholarships for the academic year 2009 is open for application from 17 APRIL TO 16 MAY 2008.  Tajik nationals who would like to pursue their studies in Japan are invited to apply for the scholarship.  
THERE ARE THREE (3) CATEGORIES AVAILABLE UNDER THE SCHOLARSHIP:
Research Students

Fields of Study must be subject which applicants will be able to study and research at the Japanese universities.

Qualifications: Applicant must have the nationality of a country which has diplomatic relations with the Japanese government, must have been born on or after April 2, 1974, must have an undergraduate degree; the field of study must be in the field that the applicant studied at the previous university or any related field. Each applicant must choose a university where he or she can study and research the study field of his/her choice, applicant must have good command of English with excellent results in other major subjects and willing to learn Japanese language.

1. Undergraduate Students

Fields of Study: a) Social Sciences and Humanities; b) Natural Sciences.

Qualifications: Applicant must have been born between April 2, 1987 and April 1, 1992, must either have completed a 12-year regular course of school education or have graduated from a school equivalent to an upper secondary school in Japan, must have good command of English with excellent results in other major subjects and willing to learn Japanese language.

Terms of Scholarship: The awards will be tenable for five years from April, 2009 to March, 2014.

2. College of Technology Students

Fields of Study: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information, Communication and Network Engineering, Material Engineering, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Maritime engineering, other fields.

Qualifications: Applicants must have been born between April 2, 1987 and April 1, 1992, must have a completed secondary school education, must have good command of English with excellent results in other major subjects and willing to learn Japanese language.

Terms of Scholarship: The awards will be tenable for four years from April, 2009 to March, 2013.

SELECTION

The Japanese Embassy in the Republic of Tajikistan in cooperation with the Tajik authorities concerned will select preliminary candidates among the applicants by means of reviewing the submitted documents, a written examination and an interview.  After reviewing applications, short listed applicants will be required to take compulsory examinations on JUNE 3, 2008 at 10:00 am at the Tajik State Institute of Languages and interview on JUNE 13, 2008 in Japanese or English.  
Closing date for applications: FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2008 at 17:00 hrs.
Application guidelines and forms for the three (3) above mentioned categories can be collected from the Embassy of Japan or printed out from the http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0302e.html. During submission of an application form please indicate Research student or Undergraduate student or College of Technology Students at the top left-hand corner of ALL envelopes. Otherwise, applications WILL NOT be entertained.  Applicants should ensure their duly completed form returned before the deadline. LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.  For further inquiry, please access to http://www.studyjapan.go.jp/en/toj/toj0302e.html or contact the Embassy of Japan at the following address:
Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Tajikistan, 80A, Kh. Nazarova Str., Dushanbe, 734025, Tajikistan, Tel: 992-372- 2235608/09 

 

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Academic Fellowship Program, International Higher Education Support Program, Open Society Institute

Returning Scholars Fellowship Program
2008-2009


The Returning Scholars Fellowship Program (RSFP) invites applications from talented scholars who seek university positions and academic careers in their home countries after studying abroad. The program is open to citizens of Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan and Ukraine.


RSFP, a part of the Academic Fellowship Program (AFP), welcomes scholars from these countries who have received (or will receive by September 2008) an internationally competitive postgraduate degree in anthropology, area/cultural studies, gender studies, economics, history, political science, international relations, psychology, philosophy, social work, sociology, public health, human rights & public law, or journalism/media studies. The program does not support scholars in philology, the visual and performing arts, or business.

AFP fellows are placed in carefully selected university departments that are amenable to change and demonstrate a realistic and clear vision for future development. RSFP helps universities in the region retain promising young scholars, who are essential to the revitalization of departments and to the sustainability of higher education reforms. The program represents part of a conscious strategy to combat "brain drain" by offering financial institutional and professional development support, as well as further opportunities as program alumni. Returning Scholars and partner departments also benefit from the presence of AFP-supported International Scholars, who provide expert mentorship in such areas as professional development, curriculum development and reform, research methods, and teaching/learning methodologies specific for their discipline.

AFP supports placement of Returning Scholars generally in AFP partner departments. A list of current Academic Fellowship Program partner departments can be found on our website. The list is subject to change in the 2008-09 academic year, and applicants are advised to explore placement possibilities with their respective Region Manager (Elmira Shishkaraeva, elmira@soros.kg ) or Region Coordinator (Nazik Manapaeva, nazik@soros.kg )

Fellowships include a monthly stipend and various allowances, in addition to the opportunity to participate in departmental and professional development projects.

Application deadline: April 15, 2008.

Fellowships begin in August or September 2008 and normally last one academic year, with the possibility of renewal. For applications and guidelines, please see our web site: http://www.soros.org/initiatives/hesp/focus/afp

You may apply online at https://oas.soros.org/oas/

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DAAD-Scholarships for Postgraduate Courses for Professionals with Relevance to Developing Countries

 Please note: Scholarships cannot be awarded without the official DAAD application form (online application). Many courses, however, have their own forms which must be submitted in addition to this (see detail under course description).
Applicants are requested to state whether they will be financing the desired degree course themselves or whether the course can only be taken with the assistance of a DAAD scholarship. Chances of admission to postgraduate courses will be greatly enhanced for academically qualified applicants with personal financial resources.
 IMPORTANT: the application deadline may vary from course to course. Please check with the relevant entry in this booklet.
All papers must be submitted in identical duplicates. Applications which do not clearly state the desired degree course or which are not completed in full cannot be processed and will not be considered for the selection.
 Admission:
The relevant institution of higher education decides on admission to the postgraduate course and simultaneously submits a proposal for the allocation of scholarships. The final decision on the allocation of scholarships is made by the DAAD.
List of the required documents (in the stated order)
online application form in English + instructions      
online application form in German + instructions   
  
Attention: A lot of universities ask for filling university application forms to. More information you can find on the websites of the chosen program

·  hand-signed CV (please use the europass specimen form at
http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/)
·  hand-signed letter of motivation (with reference to current occupation)
·  research expose (if required by university)
·  academic letter of recommendation from your university; the letter must have a signature and office stamp and must be of recent date (not in a sealed envelope)
·  professional letter of recommendation from your employer; the letter must have a signature and office stamp and must be of recent date (not in a sealed envelope)
·  confirmation of employment from the employer in your home country, and when possible, a guarantee of re-employment upon your return home
·  TOEFL or IELTS (if available: proof of German language ability)
·  certified copies of academic transcripts
·  certified copies of awarded academic degrees

Note: Some courses may expect additional documents. For detailed information please see the relevant course introduction on the following pages.
For economic and environmental reasons, please avoid using sheet holders and plastic folders in your application.

CONTACT:
Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst
German Academic Exchange Service
Ref. 431
P.O. Box 20 04 04
D-53134 Bonn
Germany
Fax: +49-(0)228-882-662
e-mail: ast@daad.de

•  Courses 2009/2010 (*.pdf) 

•  Deadline at the DAAD Information Center Dushanbe 03.09.2008 5.00 pm
•  More information on www.daad.tj/develop.htm

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Women's Human Rights:
Building a Peaceful World in an Era of Globalization
Five Week Institute May 30-July 4, 2008
Part I: Women's Human Rights Education in the Age of the Market:

Challenges & Visions (May 30-June 20)
Pt II: Women's Human Rights Education: Instruments and Activism (June 23- July 4)
Director: Alda Facio
Faculty: Peggy Antrobus, Mary Eberts, Angela Miles, Nan Peacocke
Maximum of twenty participants


The Institute brings feminist perspectives and an activist orientation to the inextricably related issues of peace, human rights and life-sustaining development. Participants will gain an understanding of the global economic, ecological, legal, cultural and political contexts of this work, as well as of the groundbreaking work that is currently being done and has been done over decades by women and men around the world.

Important milestones such as the U.N. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), the U.N. Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD), the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, The African Protocol on Women's Rights, the Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of Violence Against Women, Security Council Resolution 1325, the Beijing Platform for Action, and Women's Action Agenda 21 will be featured as resources for social change. Effective ways of using them as tools for education and practice will be explored.

Information including Application Forms:
T: +1(416) 978-2080 E: humanrights@oise.utoronto.ca
W: http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/cwse/humanrights_08.htm  
Regular Tuition US/CD$4,000 Full Institute or US/CD$2,750 Part One only.

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M.A. International Relations Online at the Center for Global Politics 

 Apply online now for the M.A. International Relations Online, starting this October!

 The Center for Global Politics, located in the international network university Freie UniversitДt Berlin in Germany, is proud to announce that it is now accepting applications for its two-year blended learning M.A. program International Relations (IR) Online. The third run of IR Online will start this October. IR Online is an intriguing mixture of online sessions and in-house classes which will give you the unique opportunity of receiving in-depth teachings in combination with full flexibility.

 With globalization on the rise, and a multitude of international issues - migration, new security challenges and environmental degradation - receiving ever more attention, an exponentially growing demand exists for individuals with IR-related expertise, as well as an understanding of global culture and communication. An M.A. in International Relations will give you the credentials to fulfill this demand and improve your chances on the international job market.

 The M.A. IR Online

 -          is part of Freie UniversitДt Berlin, a German university which has recently been awarded the title "university of excellence" by the German government.

-          helps you to gain in-depth knowledge of IR theories and topics, and enables you to acquire relevant academic and applied research skills in these areas.

-          provides the ideal opportunity to remain working, while at the same time enhancing career perspectives in the global workplace.

-          enables you to be flexible with your time management. You will enjoy high-quality individual support, while simultaneously being able to pursue your studies virtually anywhere and at any time.

-          allows you to work with innovative IT and research tools in an international environment and to make use of state-of-the-art communication technology.

-          connects you with a network of international students and academics from all over the world.

-          is an English-language program.

-          is a two-year full-time Master of Arts (M.A.) program comprising of 120 credit points according to ECTS standards.

 Applications should include the following documents:

• application form (to be downloaded from our website) ;
• letter of motivation (300 words);
• curriculum vitae;
• certificate of a relevant academic degree (B.A. or equivalent);
• language certificate verifying English proficiency.

 

Please visit  website at  www.ir-online..org for more information and to apply online via online application form!

Freie UniversitДt Berlin

c/o Institute of East European Studies

Garystraъe 55

14195 Berlin
Tel: +49 (0)30 838 55476

Fax: +49 (0)30 838 53616
IROnline@fu-berlin.de

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Master Course "Urban Agglomerations"

 In October 2008 the international Master Course "Urban Agglomerations"
will begin at Fachhochschule Frankfurt am Main University of Applied
Sciences. It is completely taught in English and runs over four
semesters, leading to the internationally recognized "Master of Science
(M.Sc.)" and opening the possibility of subsequent doctorate studies.
It is based on an interdisciplinary and international orientation,
addressing graduates with a first academic degree in architecture, civil
engineering, urban, regional, landscape or environmental planning,
geo-informatics, or other planning-related disciplines as well as some
professional experience.
In its specific aims, the course is primarily practically oriented,
training and qualifying for a professional career and responsible
position in the public, semi-public or private sector, such as urban and
regional administration and local authorities. The overall conception is
based on an integrated international orientation and aims to approach
and solve complex urban problems of metropolitan and regional networks
and agglomerations.

For further information please visit website  www.urban-agglomerations.eu

International Master Programme "Urban Agglomerations" (M.Sc.)
ua-info@fb1.fh-frankfurt.de
www.urban-agglomerations.eu

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DAAD Tajikistan Newsletter Nr. 7 2008

 DAAD-Scholarships for Postgraduate Courses for Professionals with Relevance to Developing Countries 
 Please note: Scholarships cannot be awarded without the official DAAD application form (online application). Many courses, however, have their own forms which must be submitted in addition to this (see detail under course description).
Applicants are requested to state whether they will be financing the desired degree course themselves or whether the course can only be taken with the assistance of a DAAD scholarship. Chances of admission to postgraduate courses will be greatly enhanced for academically qualified applicants with personal financial resources.
 IMPORTANT: the application deadline may vary from course to course. Please check with the relevant entry in this booklet.
All papers must be submitted in identical duplicates. Applications which do not clearly state the desired degree course or which are not completed in full cannot be processed and will not be considered for the selection.
 Admission:
The relevant institution of higher education decides on admission to the postgraduate course and simultaneously submits a proposal for the allocation of scholarships. The final decision on the allocation of scholarships is made by the DAAD.
List of the required documents (in the stated order)
online application form in English + instructions      
online application form in German + instructions   
  
Attention: A lot of universities ask for filling university application forms to. More information you can find on the websites of the chosen program

·  hand-signed CV (please use the europass specimen form at
http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/)
·  hand-signed letter of motivation (with reference to current occupation)
·  research expose (if required by university)
·  academic letter of recommendation from your university; the letter must have a signature and office stamp and must be of recent date (not in a sealed envelope)
·  professional letter of recommendation from your employer; the letter must have a signature and office stamp and must be of recent date (not in a sealed envelope)
·  confirmation of employment from the employer in your home country, and when possible, a guarantee of re-employment upon your return home
·  TOEFL or IELTS (if available: proof of German language ability)
·  certified copies of academic transcripts
·  certified copies of awarded academic degrees

Note: Some courses may expect additional documents. For detailed information please see the relevant course introduction on the following pages.
For economic and environmental reasons, please avoid using sheet holders and plastic folders in your application.

CONTACT:
Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst
German Academic Exchange Service
Ref. 431
P.O. Box 20 04 04
D-53134 Bonn
Germany
Fax: +49-(0)228-882-662
e-mail: ast@daad.de

•  Courses 2009/2010 (*.pdf) 

•  Deadline at the DAAD Information Center Dushanbe 03.09.2008 5.00 pm
•  More information on www.daad.tj/develop.htm

 

Women's Human Rights:
Building a Peaceful World in an Era of Globalization
Five Week Institute May 30-July 4, 2008
Part I: Women's Human Rights Education in the Age of the Market:

Challenges & Visions (May 30-June 20)
Pt II: Women's Human Rights Education: Instruments and Activism (June 23- July 4)
Director: Alda Facio
Faculty: Peggy Antrobus, Mary Eberts, Angela Miles, Nan Peacocke
Maximum of twenty participants


The Institute brings feminist perspectives and an activist orientation to the inextricably related issues of peace, human rights and life-sustaining development. Participants will gain an understanding of the global economic, ecological, legal, cultural and political contexts of this work, as well as of the groundbreaking work that is currently being done and has been done over decades by women and men around the world.

Important milestones such as the U.N. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), the U.N. Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD), the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, The African Protocol on Women's Rights, the Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of Violence Against Women, Security Council Resolution 1325, the Beijing Platform for Action, and Women's Action Agenda 21 will be featured as resources for social change. Effective ways of using them as tools for education and practice will be explored.

Information including Application Forms:
T: +1(416) 978-2080 E: humanrights@oise.utoronto.ca
W: http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/cwse/humanrights_08.htm  
Regular Tuition US/CD$4,000 Full Institute or US/CD$2,750 Part One only.

 

M.A. International Relations Online at the Center for Global Politics 

 Apply online now for the M.A. International Relations Online, starting this October!

 The Center for Global Politics, located in the international network university Freie UniversitДt Berlin in Germany, is proud to announce that it is now accepting applications for its two-year blended learning M.A. program International Relations (IR) Online. The third run of IR Online will start this October. IR Online is an intriguing mixture of online sessions and in-house classes which will give you the unique opportunity of receiving in-depth teachings in combination with full flexibility.

 With globalization on the rise, and a multitude of international issues - migration, new security challenges and environmental degradation - receiving ever more attention, an exponentially growing demand exists for individuals with IR-related expertise, as well as an understanding of global culture and communication. An M.A. in International Relations will give you the credentials to fulfill this demand and improve your chances on the international job market.

 The M.A. IR Online

 -          is part of Freie UniversitДt Berlin, a German university which has recently been awarded the title "university of excellence" by the German government.

-          helps you to gain in-depth knowledge of IR theories and topics, and enables you to acquire relevant academic and applied research skills in these areas.

-          provides the ideal opportunity to remain working, while at the same time enhancing career perspectives in the global workplace.

-          enables you to be flexible with your time management. You will enjoy high-quality individual support, while simultaneously being able to pursue your studies virtually anywhere and at any time.

-          allows you to work with innovative IT and research tools in an international environment and to make use of state-of-the-art communication technology.

-          connects you with a network of international students and academics from all over the world.

-          is an English-language program.

-          is a two-year full-time Master of Arts (M.A.) program comprising of 120 credit points according to ECTS standards.

 Applications should include the following documents:

• application form (to be downloaded from our website) ;
• letter of motivation (300 words);
• curriculum vitae;
• certificate of a relevant academic degree (B.A. or equivalent);
• language certificate verifying English proficiency.

 

Please visit  website at  www.ir-online..org for more information and to apply online via online application form!

Freie UniversitДt Berlin

c/o Institute of East European Studies

Garystraъe 55

14195 Berlin
Tel: +49 (0)30 838 55476

Fax: +49 (0)30 838 53616
IROnline@fu-berlin.de

 Master Course "Urban Agglomerations"

 In October 2008 the international Master Course "Urban Agglomerations"
will begin at Fachhochschule Frankfurt am Main University of Applied
Sciences. It is completely taught in English and runs over four
semesters, leading to the internationally recognized "Master of Science
(M.Sc.)" and opening the possibility of subsequent doctorate studies.
It is based on an interdisciplinary and international orientation,
addressing graduates with a first academic degree in architecture, civil
engineering, urban, regional, landscape or environmental planning,
geo-informatics, or other planning-related disciplines as well as some
professional experience.
In its specific aims, the course is primarily practically oriented,
training and qualifying for a professional career and responsible
position in the public, semi-public or private sector, such as urban and
regional administration and local authorities. The overall conception is
based on an integrated international orientation and aims to approach
and solve complex urban problems of metropolitan and regional networks
and agglomerations.

For further information please visit website  www.urban-agglomerations.eu

International Master Programme "Urban Agglomerations" (M.Sc.)
ua-info@fb1.fh-frankfurt.de
www.urban-agglomerations.eu

 

CFA- Central Eurasia Leadership Academy, Leadership Workshop, Istanbul, Jul '08

Central Eurasia Leadership Academy (CELA)

Summer Workshop, Istanbul, 16-25 July 2008

The Central Eurasia Leadership Academy is pleased to invite applications for its 2008 Leadership Workshop. The development of future leaders with character, initiative, and strategic vision is one of the keys to enhancing cooperation, security, and prosperity in the Central Eurasia region. To this end, CELA will invite 45 high-potential, mid-career professionals from Central Eurasia to a ten-day leadership workshop in Istanbul that will be intensive,challenging, and fun. The dates are Wednesday 16 Friday 25 July 2008.

The opening dinner is on 16 July Wednesday evening. The venue is KoГ

University, Istanbul.

Applicants must be between the ages of 28 and 42. They must be citizens of one of the following countries: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan . The professional sectors targeted in 2008 are government, business, NGOs/ civil society and media.. Candidatesworking in the spheres of business and government are particularly encouraged to apply. Women also are strongly encouraged to apply. All costs associated with the CELA 2008 Leadership Workshop for those invited to attend (including tuition, food and accommodation in Istanbul, and economy-class transport from the participants home country) are borne by CELA.

English is the language of instruction during the CELA workshop. For more information, a course description, and an application form, see the CELA website:

http://www.celaprogram.org

The deadline for applications is Monday 10 March 2008.

 

19th International Summer School on Human Rights (Warsaw, 21-28 June 2008)

the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights is organizing the 19th International Summer School on Human Rights. The School will be held in Warsaw-Miedzeszyn, Poland, between 21 and 28 June 2008.

The School is intended for human rights activists, university teachers and representatives of the institutions from all levels of public administration dealing with human rights issues from Central, Eastern European and CIS countries. We are sorry to inform that our offer is limited in scope only to those who have not yet participated in our Summer or Winter Schools. The program is open to university graduates or last-year university students. Our programme combines lectures and workshops on the historical and philosophical background of human rights, domestic and international systems of human rights protection as well as applicability of rights of primary importance. (See attached programme). The lectures will be given by renown professors, university teachers and experts in the field of human rights and international law. English and Russian are the working languages of our Summer School. Ability to communicate freely in one of the above is required. The programme and application form are in the attachment.

Participants (65 people all together) will be selected by a selection committee on a competitive basis. Out of 65 participants 35 can attend a School free of charge. The following expenses will be covered:
- international round-trip travel expenses (train, bus or in exceptional situation air)
- accommodation in double rooms and meals during the course.

The other 30 people may participate in the School under the condition that they cover the expenses themselves (according to what is stated in the application form).

Lectures and workshops, translation of classes, educational materials, medical insurance while on the territory of Poland are free of charge to all participants provided that they attend all classes. Visa expenses, domestic travel expenses within participants' countries and accommodation and meals while on travel will not be covered.

Should you be interested in the Summer School, please download an application pack at:
http://www.hfhrpol.waw.pl/news130-en.html  

Closing date for the Summer School applications is 20 February 2008. Only complete applications containing all required information will be eligible for admission. Both successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by 15 May 2008.

 

 

JOB- Project Coordinator/Radio Editor-in-Chief/Director, Press Now Uzbek Radio

Posted by: Jobien Nienhuis for Elisabetta Plebani <nienhuis@pressnow.nl>

From: Press Now
Posted: 19 October 2007

Press Now is an organization located in the Netherlands that supports
independent media in conflict regions and transition countries, with
the aim to promote the development of open and democratic societies.
You can find more information on Press Now at our website: www.pressnow.nl.

Press Now is setting up a new offshore radio station for Uzbekistan.
The radio station will be, initially, a one-hour-weekly broadcast of
news, entertainment, reportage and other diverse Uzbekistan-focused
programmes. The programme will be broadcasted into Uzbekistan from
abroad via satellite in to mid-wave signals. Broadcasting will be done
in Uzbek language. In the future the amount of languages within the
programme might be expanded; for example to Russian and Tajik.

Besides the radio programme broadcast, a to-be-set-up website would
support the station.


Press Now is seeking a Project coordinator / Radio Editor-in-Chief /
Director for a new off-shore radio on / for Uzbekistan

The new off-shore radio project based in the Netherlands wishes to
disseminate news from and for Uzbekistan. It aims to inform and raise
awareness among its listeners by broadcasting professional, objective
and non partisan radio programmes which gives a voice to the unheard
majority of the population in Uzbekistan.

The radio project is a grassroots initiative and will start as a
one-hour-weekly broadcast of news, entertainment and reportages of
diverse Uzbekistan-focused programmes. Key words of the radio
initiative are: professional, non partisan, independent, innovative,
participatory and with special interest for the youth in Uzbekistan.

To realise this radio project, Press Now is currently seeking a
project coordinator to set up the radio station. With expected success
the coordinator could be editor-in-chief / director of the radio.
Initially, she/he will be responsible for setting up the radio station
first, and further manage the radio station as well as overseeing all
editorial content. The task is not easy but very challenging and
rewarding.  We are looking, therefore, for people with great
enthusiasm, commitment and enough ambition to make the project reality.

Selection procedure starts in November 2007.

Tasks

Phase 1
- Set up the radio programme
- Develop strategy for project development
- Manage the project, raise funds, and report on activities undertaken
- Recruit and select a team and provide team building
- Communicate and intermediate with Press Now, donors, team and all
  other stakeholders

Phase 2
- Provide leadership and direction for the production of the radio programme;
- Coordinate between funding and partner organization representatives;
- Play the leading role in fundraising for the Radio and in
  negotiating with and building on the work of other donors in order to
  achieve the maximum leverage of existing support;
- Design/help designing sales strategies for advertisers;
- Manage programme budget and expenditures;
- Ensure that programme goals are met;
- Oversee the general management and operational aspects of the Radio,
- Supervise personnel and organise training for old and new staff;
- Design and direct the development of the Radio's local and regional
  strategy;
- Prepare reports and regular briefings to the board and donors;
- Effectively communicate the Radio's goals and strategies to the staff;
- Represent the Radio at conferences and events;

Qualifications

(NOTE: in order not to discourage people to apply for the 2 phases
separately; for the first phase of the project it is not necessary to
have all qualifications which are specifically relevant for an editor in chief)

- Preferably five years experience in radio journalism and radio
  production (plus website journalism - it is an advantage);
- Have (at least some) knowledge of media market in and around Uzbekistan;
- Have (at least some) understanding/experience with PR-marketing
  activities and campaigns;
- Experience as chief-editor and manager;
- Budgeting and financial management skills;
- Experience negotiating with stakeholders;
- Experience in covering news on Uzbekistan and knowledge on current
  affairs in Uzbekistan and related countries;
- Strong computer skills as well as radio broadcast technique, sound
  editing skills and new media;
- Outstanding communication and problem solving skills;
- Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and the
  ability to meet deadlines;
- Ability to manage a network of fist-tier correspondents and
  stringers throughout Uzbekistan;
- Keen understanding of the demands of radio and its potential listeners;
- Commitment to covering human rights issues;
- Commitment to high ethical standards of journalism;
- Relevant educational degree;
- Fluent in Uzbek and English (Russian is an advantage), preferably
  in spoken and written language;
- Ready to work in the Netherlands.

We offer

- A challenging project
- Professional assistance and expertise
- Working within an international context
- A chance to make a difference
- An opportunity to make Uzbekistan's media landscape more multiform
- A swift career development
- A salary to be discussed

If interested, please send a letter of interest and resume to Press
Now before 12 November 2007 to programme coordinator Betta Plebani at:
plebani@pressnow.nl

This position is open until we find a suitable candidate.

 

29th International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP)

Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, QuИbec, Canada, June 8 June 27, 2008

Greetings from Equitas!

We are delighted to contact you today with details about the next annual International Human Rights Training Program. We look forward to another inspiring three-week program and the opportunity to meet more than 120 human rights activists from around 60 different countries.

We invite your organization to submit an application for this program and/or forward the information to your network of human rights activists.. The Application Form, Program information and Memorandum of agreement are attached.

In identifying who should apply, please bear in mind that the IHRTP is intended for human rights workers and educators. The goal of the IHRTP is to strengthen the capacity of human rights organizations to undertake human rights education aimed at building a global culture of human rights. The curriculum is based on principles of adult experiential learning, in which participants and facilitators engage in a process of mutual teaching and learning. The Application form provides a detailed description of the Program.

We received more than 750 applications for the 200 7 IHRTP and it is therefore likely that this year again, we will not have enough spaces for all of the qualified candidates. The selection process and participant profile we are looking for are described in the attached document. The Equitas Selection Committee gives priority to the organizations best able to demonstrate their commitment and effectiveness in relation to human rights promotion and education. Consideration is also given to overall gender balance, geographic representation and the availability of bursaries. 

Equitas is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established in 1967, as the Canadian Human Rights Foundation, and dedicated to the promotion of human rights through education in Canada and around the world.   Through various programs, with the IHRTP being our core activity, we help organizations build their capacity to engage in human rights education, promotion and democratic development.  For more information about our activities in Canada, as well as all over the world, please visit our website at www.equitas.org.

Please note that the deadline for receiving applications to participate in the IHRTP is December 3rd, 2007 and that only the 2008 Application Forms will be accepted. 

Should you have comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact Chris Bradley at ihrtp-pifdh@equitas.org

Yours sincerely,

Ian Hamilton

Executive Director

Equitas
Centre international d'Иducation aux droits humains /
International Centre for Human Rights Education
666 Sherbrooke ouest, Bureau 1100
MontrИal, QC, Canada  H3A 1E7
Tel: +1.514.954.0382;  Fax: +1.514.954.0659
www.equitas.org

A Program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
of The United States Department of State

Program Description and Administration:

The Government of the United States of America is pleased to announce the open competition for the Junior Faculty Development Program (JFDP) for the 2008 spring semester. The JFDP is managed and funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the United States Department of State. The American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS, an American non-profit, non-governmental organization, under a cooperative agreement with ECA, administers the JFDP and oversees each participant's successful completion of the program. The United States Congress annually appropriates funds to finance the JFDP, and authorizes the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to oversee these funds.
The primary and distinct goal of the JFDP is to provide university instructors from Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan with training in their academic fields. Participants in the JFDP are also encouraged to forge relationships between U.S. universities and universities in these countries and regions in order to support ongoing contact and collaboration. JFDP Fellows work closely with faculty mentors from host universities in the United States to develop their knowledge in their fields of study, to gather new academic materials and resources, to garner new educational perspectives, and to enlighten U.S. faculty and students on life in their home countries. Throughout their stay in the United States, JFDP Fellows observe and listen to courses, attend academic conferences, and may be invited to teach or co-teach classes at a U.S. university. Fellows do not earn academic degrees through the JFDP, and must return to their home countries after completing the program.
Each JFDP Fellow will spend a total of five (5) months (January-May 2008) in the United States. American Councils is responsible for placing Fellows at U.S. host universities and for providing logistical support for the Fellows throughout their stay in the United States.

More detailed information download here...

Способствование работе независимых изданий
Варшава /Польша
Польско-Чешско-Словацкий Фонд

he program "Fostering Independent Publishing in Central Asia 3 rd" is directed to these social groups in Central Asia that, through international cooperation, are prepared to overcome obstacles and to breakdown barriers and hostilities between people as well as to groups free of narrow minded nationalism, open to the development of democracy and oppose state control of freedom of thought and speech. The program is to serve these organizations for which freedom of speech means not only political freedom, but also an opportunity to communicate with people, who are currently separated by national borders. The program is also to facilitate reconciliation and cooperation among people. An useful tool for reaching these goals is technical knowledge allowing ideas to be transferred. Participants will acquire this knowledge within the framework of the program.

The program, conducted in Warsaw by the Polish-Czech-Slovak Solidarity Foundation and financed by the National Endowment for Democracy, will train 21 representatives from independent organizations located in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan , Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. Every two-week training course will be primarily devoted to mastering desktop publishing skills. Its participants will return to their organizations fully capable of independently conducting publishing activity. In addition, 13 of selected organizations will receive computer equipment facilitating publishing tasks.
Язык проведения программы: русский

All the details regarding the program and application forms are available in the office of the Foundation:
The Foundation of Polish-Czech-Slovak Solidarity 5, Szpitalna Str., suite 5,  00-031 Warsaw, Poland
tel.       (+48-22) 828 9128  w. 141, 826 35 98, fax (+48-22) 828 9129
e-mail: fundacja@spczs.engo.pl, spczs@szpitalna.ngo.pl
http://www.spczs.engo.pl

Summer School on Telos, Ethos, Demos and the Future of the European Union

Vama Veche, Romania
20 - 26 August 2007

The 2007 seminar will focus on the desirability and feasibility of a common telos, demos and ethos for the upcoming European Union. Telos: Should the finality of the European integration process be determined expressis verbis ? If so, what should be the ultimate aim: a full-fledged political community or above all an economic union ? Might the search for a common telos prove divisive and thus counterproductive ? Ethos: Is the EU bound to be a community of values ? Does it make sense to put forward a catalogue of common values going beyond those that have been agreed upon in the constitutional text ? Demos: How important is the emergence of a European people for the success of the European endeavour ? How to bring about a common European awareness and we-feeling? How to involve European citizens and nations more directly and more strongly into the European political process ?

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
students, young researchers and professionals interested in the topic representatives of higher educat-ion, of specialized institutions, of political parties, of NGO's, of the mass-media

The cost of 365 Euro includes participation fee, accommodation in double rooms with own bathroom and all meals. A limited number of scholarships is available Please send CV, Letter of Intention, two page Essay and two Recommendation Letters to European Cultural Centre, Bucharest

For more information on the programme, you may like to contact:
Mrs. Maria Bur?-Popescu, Executive Director European Cultural Centre, Bucharest 49-51, Sf. Voievozi St., apt. 16 Bucharest-1, Romania
Tel./fax:+4021-6503280;tel.:+4021-6508145
E-mail: cti@clicknet.ro

The working language is English
Application deadline: 14 July 2007