The Martin Ennals Foundation invites nominations for its 2011 Award. The deadline is 9th December 2010. The MEA application form and more information on the Award can be obtained from the MEA website: www.martinennalsaward.org, ready for electronic submission. The Award is granted annually to an individual, or exceptionally an organisation, in recognition of their commitment [...]
International Thesaurus of Refugee Terminology
The International Thesaurus of Refugee Terminology (ITRT) is designed to facilitate information retrieval and exchange. In print since 1988, the Thesaurus has proven an essential resource for librarians and information workers. However, the specialized nature of and ongoing evolution in refugee terminology meant that the print editions were soon outdated. In 2002, the UN High [...]
Tactical Dialogue on Participatory Research for Action
The Tactical Dialogues of New Tactics are hosted monthly and focus on a particular tactic or issue-area. These dialogues are led by featured resource practitioners with experience to share Join New Tactics for an online Tactical Dialogue on Participatory Research for Action from 17 to 23 November 2010. Participatory action research is research which involves [...]
32nd International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP)
32nd International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Québec, Canada, June 5- June 24, 2011 Greetings! 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 [...]
Video streaming of the Martin Ennals Award Ceremony 2010
The Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders (MEA) for 2010 is being awarded to Muhannad Al-Hassani, a Syrian lawyer. Read more about his life and struggle on the MEA website. The ceremonly will take place in Geneva on Friday 15 October 2010, at 18h00 Swiss time. For those who wish to attend the ceremony, [...]
Vacancies at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is Canada’s newest national museum, with construction and inaugural exhibits slated for completion in 2012, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. An “idea museum” with a strong focus on innovation, the CMHR seeks talented people who share our passion and commitment to creating a world class museum that will enhance the public’s [...]
Human Rights Advocacy Program, Columbia University
The 2011 HRAP will take place from late August to the middle of December 2011. The application for the 2011 session of the annual Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) at Columbia University is now available. The application is available online at http://hrcolumbia.org/hrap/apply/. This web-based format is the only version of the 2011 application. The Program [...]
HREA short on-line courses
Dear Colleagues, HREA is issuing a final call for applications for a series of new short certificate courses via e-learning. These short e-learning coursesare six weeks in duration and involve approximately 30 hours of reading, interaction with students and instructor on discussion boards, and “webinars” with invited guests. The courses are offered in collaboration with Amnesty International, The Right to Education [...]
