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Wednesday, May 10
Call for Papers: SUR - International Journal on Human Rights
by
Liu Yong
on Wed 10 May 2006 09:27 PM PDT
Sur - International Journal on Human Rights welcomes contributions to be published in its coming issues. The Journal is published twice a year, distributed free of charge to approximately 3,000 readers in over 100 countries. It is edited in three languages: English, Portuguese and Spanish and can also be accessed through the internet at http://www.surjournal.org.
The journal is especially aimed at academics and activists dedicated to the study and the defense of human rights. Our main purpose is to divulge the viewpoints of the Global South, stressing their specificity, and facilitating the contact among its members, without ignoring the important contributions of the more developed countries. The journal is published by SUR HUMAN RIGHTS UNIVERSITY NETWORK (www.surnet.org).
The issues of the journal are not thematic, thus permitting the publication of articles dealing with human rights from multiple perspectives. For our next issue - No. 5 - however, we will prioritize articles which, preferentially - not exclusively - deal with the following topics:
* Innovative mechanisms to protect HR in countries with federative systems
In cases of countries that have a federative system, the "union" or the "federal government" is responsible at the international level for human rights violations. Some countries have created mechanisms to prevent and solve at the national level potential cases that could be brought to the international arena. Ways to nationally implement decisions of international bodies are also in debate in many countries.
Sur invites authors to submit articles that provide for a deep analysis of these mechanisms. Comparative articles are especially welcomed.
* Racism and the impact of the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and related Intolerance (WCAR) - Durban
In September 2001, in the third World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance (WCAR), States adopted concrete commitments for ending racism. UNLIKE other World Conferences, Durban will not have an official UN global +5 event, although Chile and Brazil will organize a regional follow up Conference in July 2006. Sur invites academics, activists and specialists to submit articles that analyze the impact of the conference on the definition racial discrimination, continuing manifestations around the world, and the implementation of commitments adopted by the States at Durban.
* UN Reform: New Human Rights Council and the OHCHR
Last March 15, the UN General Assembly approved the main characteristics of the new Human Rights Council. The new Council will develop the modalities of the new "universal periodic review" within a year of its first session. It will also review and rationalize the system of special procedures of the Commission on Human Rights in the same time period. Concomitantly, the OHCHR has gone through a deep reform and has decided to produce yearly a "Global Report" about human rights in the world. Sur invites authors to submit articles that identify new ways for governments and NGOs to influence the human rights organs and activities of the UN, such as by making proposals about the characteristics of this new global report, or to identify the weaknesses and strengths of the "old" Human Rights Commission.
These themes, as has been pointed out, are not exclusive - they are preferential.
Format
Contributions should be sent as electronic files in the MS Word format, to surjournal@surjournal.org containing:
-Between 7,000 and 10,000 words.
-Footnotes that are concise and objective. (Please find at the end of this text the rule for citation.
-Short biography of author with a maximum of 50 words.)
-Abstract with no more than 150 words, including keywords for the required bibliographical classification.
-Date when the paper was written.
Articles can be sent in at any time, though only submissions received before June 30, 2006, may be included in issue number 5. Articles received after that date will be considered for subsequent issues.
Ideally articles should be original and unpublished. Exceptionally, however, relevant contributions already published elsewhere may be accepted, provided the required authorizations are granted. Please inform if, where and when the paper has been published before.
The selection of articles and all other editorial matters are the exclusive responsibility of the Editorial Board made up of the following members:
Christof Heyns, Pretoria University, South Africa
Emílio Garcia Méndez, Universidade de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Fifi Benaboud, Centro Norte-Sul do Conselho da União Européia, Portugal
Fiona MacAulay, Bradford University, United Kingdom
Flavia Piovesan, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, Brasil
J. Paul Martin, Columbia University, USA
Kwame Karikari, Ghana University, Ghana
Mustapha Kamel Al-Sayyed, Cairo University, Egypt
Richard Pierre Claude, Maryland University, USA
Roberto Garretón, Former - UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Chile
Contributions will be evaluated by at least two members of the Editorial or Consultative Board and, whenever necessary, also by external specialists. Any suggested changes will be submitted to the authors and published only with their express authorization.
Since the journal is distributed free of charge, unfortunately we are unable to remunerate our contributors.
Call for Nominations: The Reebok Human Rights Award Program
by
Liu Yong
on Wed 10 May 2006 06:21 PM PDT
PURPOSE OF AWARD
Established in 1988, the Reebok Human Rights Award honors young people from the United States and around the world who have made significant contributions to the cause of human rights, often against great odds. The purpose of the Award is to shine a positive, international light on the awardees and to support their work in human rights. A $50,000 grant is given to further the work of each Award recipient.
ELIGIBILITY FOR AWARD
Award candidates must be 30 years of age or younger by December 31, 2006. Award candidates cannot advocate violence or belong to an organization that advocates violence. Award candidates must be working on an issue that directly relates to the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Women and men of all races, ethnic groups, nationalities and religions are eligible. The Award is given to an individual, based on that individual’s personal achievement and commitment. It is not given to groups of people, organizations, or as a memorial award to people who have died.
GUIDELINES FOR NOMINATIONS
A complete nomination includes the following:
- Completed application form Letter of nomination Three letters of reference for the candidate, in addition to the nomination letter. Letters of recommendation should highlight why the individual is being recommended for the award and how long the nominator has been aware of the individual’s contributions. The candidate’s personal information on family background and history of human rights work should be included. Nominators must specify whether the Award candidate has received or is currently nominated for other human rights awards. The letters should answer the following questions: How long have you known the candidate and in what capacity? What are the personal achievements of the candidate? What motivated this person to begin human rights work, and what continues to inspire them? What are the obstacles that the nominee faces in accomplishing his/her work? How has the nominee lead or engaged others in his/her work? How has the nominee’s work impacted the community? Copy of birth certificate or other proof of age. Nominee must be 30 years of age or younger on December 31st, 2006. Supporting materials such as: photographs, newspaper clippings, narratives or other items describing the candidate’s work. Please note that materials submitted with the nomination cannot be returned. Please provide examples (or anecdotes) to illustrate your description of the candidate.
- Please provide translations in English, if possible, of any materials submitted that are not in English, French, or Spanish.
* If any of the nomination components are to be sent separately, please note which ones on the application form.
NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 31, 2006.
PLEASE SEND THE COMPLETED NOMINATION TO:
The Reebok Human Rights Award Program
Reebok International Ltd.
1895 J.W. Foster Blvd.
Canton, MA 02021 U.S.A.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE REEBOK HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM AT:
tel: 781-401-4910
fax: 781-401-4806
email: rhraward@reebok.com
website: www.reebok.com/humanrights
Call for Proposals: The Fund for Global Human Rights
by
Liu Yong
on Wed 10 May 2006 05:57 PM PDT
Overview
The Fund for Global Human Rights is founded on the belief that securing basic freedoms worldwide requires effective frontline organizations challenging abuse wherever it occurs. Despite their importance, many on-the-ground human rights groups have woefully little access to the financial resources and support that would amplify their voices and increase their impact. The Fund for Global Human Rights was founded by a group of U.S. and Europe-based foundations in 2001 to respond to this funding gap. The Fund aims to bring new financial support to struggling, often isolated human rights organizations. The Fund’s ultimate goal is to promote a strong, effective human rights community in every country around the world.
To do this, the Fund:
- Seeks and pools resources from donors—especially those new to human rights funding—around the world;
- Identifies and provides funding to local, national and regional human rights groups taking on critical issues in a growing number of countries;
- Creates ways and networks to bring often isolated activists together to exchange ideas and strategies;
- Engages human rights activists and funders around the world in developing its funding strategies.
In all its work, the Fund is led by a remarkable international board of directors, composed of human rights advocates and funders. The Fund’s board is chaired by Mary Robinson, former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and President of Ireland.
The Fund for Global Human Rights operates and accepts proposals in English, French, Spanish and Arabic. All elements of this website will be available in these four languages in 2006.
Program Focus
Organizations requesting funding must be working to defend, protect or promote human rights. This work could include mobilizing popular opinion through human rights skills-building and organizing; exposing abuse through documentation; addressing violations through direct action, policy/legal reform and litigation; networking and coalition building to further the effectiveness of human rights work; and capacity building.
Request for Proposals
Organizations seeking grants from the Fund for Global Human Rights must download, complete, and return the forms available here. Eligibility requirements for grants are clearly outlined in the Request for Proposals. Please read these guidelines carefully before you apply to determine whether your group is eligible for funding. At this time, the Fund accepts proposals in English, Spanish, French and Arabic.
The Fund for Global Human Rights will make grants in 2006 in a particular set of countries. The current Request for Proposals (Fall 2006) is for groups based and working on the human rights situations in Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Morocco, Tunisia, or Algeria only. For groups based in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Mexico, or Guatemala, a separate Request for Proposals will be available in late 2006. The Fund will not consider proposals from organizations in any other countries at this time.
Proposals for the current grant cycle must be received no later than July 15, 2006 in order to be considered. This deadline will be strictly enforced. Please send proposals via email to: info@globalhumanrights.org. If your proposal is ready before July 15, please submit it early to reduce email traffic on our server on the day of the deadline. Successful applicant organizations will be notified about grant awards on or about November 1, 2006.
Grant-making Process
The Fund for Global Human Rights staff reviews hundreds of proposals each year, of which the Fund is able to support just a small number. The Board of Directors reviews recommendations made by staff and makes all final grant decisions.
Since 2002, the Fund for Global Human Rights has made over $4 million in grants to 140 human rights organizations in thirteen countries.
» Check the Eligibility Requirements
» Download full application packet
Position Announcement: Director, Science & Human Rights Program at the American Association for the Advancement of Science
by
Liu Yong
on Wed 10 May 2006 05:35 AM PDT
The AAAS Science & Human Rights Program (SHR) is seeking a director. SHR, a unit of the AAAS Directorate for Science & Policy Programs, focuses its activities in two main areas: (1) defending the human rights of scientists throughout the world and (2) applying scientific knowledge and methodologies to the promotion and protection of the human rights of all people.
Program staff run the AAAS Science & Human Rights Action Network, which uses e-mail to inform AAAS members and other subscribers of cases in which scientists human rights are being violated and coordinates scientists' efforts to appeal to national governments on behalf of these individuals. The Program also leads a coalition of other scientific and engineering societies working in the human rights area.
Current and recent projects include an effort to apply high-resolution satellite imagery and related geospatial technologies to human rights issues; provision of scientific and technical assistance to truth commissions and other transitional justice mechanisms in countries that are seeking to consolidate democracy while confronting their pasts; a major effort to explore the intersection between traditional ecological knowledge, intellectual property, and human rights; and the development of methodologies and tools for monitoring economic, social and cultural rights, including a thesaurus of economic, cultural and social rights. Founded in 1977, SHR receives core support from AAAS, but depends largely on funding from foundations, individuals, and other organizations, including the Ford Foundation; the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation; the Goldman Fund; the General Services Fund; and the John Merck, Robert Wood Johnson, and Mertz Gilmore Foundations.
Reporting to the director of Science & Policy Programs, the director of SHR is responsible for program development and management; fundraising; oversight and mentoring of staff; monitoring of trends, developments, and major issues in science and human rights; financial oversight and budget management of SHR; and representation and liaison with both the human rights and scientific communities. He or she serves as the AAAS spokesperson on human rights issues.
Candidates should have graduate-level training, preferably including a Ph.D., in a field related to science and/or human rights.
The position requires in-depth knowledge of human rights and the nexus between science and human rights; five to ten years of program management experience; a collaborative working style; and excellent written and oral communication skills. Also needed are a proven track record in fundraising, including experience in working with foundations and charitable organizations.
Experience working in a nonprofit organization and working with NGOs, intergovernmental organizations, and government agencies would be helpful.
AAAS, located in downtown Washington, DC, is the world's largest general scientific organization and publisher of the journal Science. The position offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, and a congenial working environment. For additional information, please see the SHR web site (http://shr.aaas.org) and the Science & Policy Programs web site (http://www.aaas.org/spp), or contact Al Teich, director of Science & Policy Programs at ateich@aaas.org.
Interights Central and Eastern Europe/ former Soviet Union Programme: Funded Internship 2006
by
Liu Yong
on Wed 10 May 2006 05:08 AM PDT
Interights is an international legal centre based in London which develops and promotes the legal protection of human rights worldwide. Set up as a charity in 1982, in co-operation with lawyers, non-governmental organisations and judges, it has since promoted the effective use of human rights law by fully realising and exploiting all legal avenues available to protect these rights, and by providing greater global access to information on judicial decisions concerning human rights. Interights holds consultative status with the United Nation's Economic and Social Council, the Council of
Europe and the African Commission for Human and Peoples' Rights, and is authorised to present collective complaints under the European Social Charter. A registered charity, Interights is dependent on grants from foundations and on donations from individuals. Interights' Programme for Central and Eastern Europe and former Soviet Union is pleased to invite applications for an internship as part of the development and implementation its work. The three-month internship, for a lawyer from Central and Eastern Europe/ former Soviet Union, will begin in September 2006. The exact nature of activities will depend on organisational and programme priorities at the time of the placement, however, it is likely that the main areas in which experience will be offered will include: * Legal research on international and comparative human rights law and practice to support the preparation of briefs before domestic and regional courts; * Preparation of materials for Interights' training workshops on the European Convention of Human Rights * Assistance on Interights ' publications on the European Convention of
Human Rights, * Programme administration and development;
* Where possible, attendance at meetings with human rights practitioners, or at human rights lectures in London or other universities, or visits to other international or national human right organisations based in London Interights will arrange and pay for travel, travel insurance and visa costs, along with a monthly stipend of £1,100. Accommodation is not provided but Interights can advise on finding a suitable place to stay. Applicants should check the attached person specification to ensure that they fit the requirements. To apply please send by a covering letter, a curriculum vitae indicating two referees and a recent writing sample of no more than two thousand words. Short listed applicants may be interviewed by telephone. Applications should be sent to Beth Fernandez, Programme Coordinator (Central and East European Programme) by email only to bfernandez@interights.org. The closing date for applications is May 29 2006. Telephone interviews will be conducted during the week beginning June 5.
Fellowships at the National Endowment for Democracy
by
Liu Yong
on Wed 10 May 2006 01:21 AM PDT
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) welcomes applications to its Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program for the 2007-2008 fellowship year. Established in 2001 to enable activists, scholars, and journalists from around the world to deepen their understanding of democracy and enhance their ability to promote democratic change, the fellowship program is based at NED's International Forum for Democratic Studies, in Washington, D.C.
Program: The program offers five-month fellowships for practitioners to improve strategies and techniques for building democracy abroad and five- to ten-month fellowships for scholars to conduct original research for publication. Practitioners may include activists, lawyers, journalists, and other civil society professionals; scholars may include professors, research analysts, and other writers. Projects may focus on the political, social, economic, legal, and cultural aspects of democratic development and include a range of methodologies and approaches.
Eligibility: The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program is intended primarily to support practitioners and scholars from new and aspiring democracies. Distinguished scholars from the United States and other established democracies are also eligible to apply. Practitioners are expected to have substantial experience working to promote democracy. Scholars are expected to have a doctorate, or academic equivalent, at the time of application. The program is not designed to defray the cost of education for students working toward a degree.
A working knowledge of English is an important prerequisite for participation in the program.
Support: The fellowship year begins October 1 and runs through July 31, with major entry dates in October and March. All fellows receive a monthly stipend, health insurance, travel assistance, and research support through the Forum's Democracy Resource Center and Reagan-Fascell Research Consultancy Program.
Application: For further details, please visit us online at www.ned.org. For instructions on how to apply, please download our most recent Information and Application Forms booklet available at www.ned.org/forum/R-FApplication.pdf or visit us online at www.ned.org/forum/reagan-fascell.html. Please note that all application materials must be type-written and in English.
Deadline: Applications for fellowships in 2007-2008 must be received no later than November 1, 2006. Notification of the competition outcome is in April 2007.
We are pleased to announce that in summer 2006, NED will move to new headquarters:
Address until July 31, 2006:
Program Assistant, Fellowship Programs
International Forum for Democratic Studies
National Endowment for Democracy
1101 15th Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, D.C. 20005
Tel.: (202) 293-0300
Fax: (202) 293-0258
E-mail: fellowships@ned.org
Address from August 1, 2006
Program Assistant, Fellowship Programs
International Forum for Democratic Studies
National Endowment for Democracy
1025 F Street, N.W., Eighth Floor
Washington, D.C. 20004
E-mail: fellowships@ned.org
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