Upcoming HR Events and Opportunities - Oct. 5, 2011
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Leitner Center events:
1) Film Screening: ‘Granito: How to Nail A Dictator' + Q&A with filmmaker Peter Kinoy
TODAY: October 5, 2011 4:00 PM - 5:50 pm
Location: Room 312, Fordham Law School, 140 W. 62nd St. New York, NY 10023
Contact: Rita Astoor | rast...@law.fordham.edu
Join us for a screening of 'Granito - How to Nail a Dictator,' part of the Selections from the Human Rights Watch Film Festival, followed by a Q&A with film maker Peter Kinoy, who is also producer/editor of the documentary "When the Mountains Tremble."
Other Opportunities:
Upcoming Events
Internships
Fellowships
Positions
Call for papers
The Center for the Study of Genocide, Conflict Resolution, and Human Rights, in partnership with the Student Association of Global Affairs and 2011-12 Global Initiatives Series, is pleased to announce the first event in its Fall 2011 21st Century Challenges speaker series on Oil, Technology, and Environment: Collapse and Rehabilitation
Film Screening
The End of Suburbia
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
2:30-3:50pm
Dana Room
4th Floor, Dana Library
Rutgers University, Newark
***For more information on The End of Suburbia, please see: http://endofsuburbia.com/***
***For directions to the Dana Room, which is located on the fourth floor of the Dana Library, please see: http://www.newark.rutgers.edu/maps/***
***For more information on the Center for the Study of Genocide, Conflict Resolution, and Human Rights and its initiatives, please visit: http://cghr.newark.rutgers.edu/***
***This event is held as part of CGHR’s Project on Environment, Sustainable Development, and Peace-building and Fall 2011 Global Challenges Speaker Series***
***The event is organized by Jeff Benvenuto, a DGA graduate student and team leader in CGHR's Environment Program***
***Please join the CGHR Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Newark-NJ/Center-for-the-Study-of-Genocide-Conflict-Resolution-and-Human-Rights/109232912445098?ref=ts
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Women’s Earth Alliance and Indigenous Environmental Network Present:
Women’s Earth Alliance Advocacy Training
Event Date: November 4-6, 2011
Registration: To learn more and apply, contact North America Program Director Caitlin
Sislin, cai...@womensearthalliance.org.
The Training is designed for attorneys, policy advocates, green business leaders, or those otherwise interested in advocacy for Indigenous environmental justice and human rights. Men, women, young people and seasoned advocates, from all across the U.S. are welcome. The WEA team can help with local lodging, and breakfast and lunch will be provided at the Training. Some scholarships are available. Capacity for the Advocacy Training is limited to 75 participants – 25 positions are already filled! Please return the attached application as soon as possible in order to enjoy the lowest end of the registration fee scale (this fee will increase after July 1, 2011)! This is a unique opportunity to collectively develop a new agenda for protecting sacred land and culture.
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HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
Wednesday and Thursday, November 9-10, 2011
John Tishman Auditorium, 66 West 12th Street, NYC
The Center for Public Scholarship presents the 25th conference from the Social Research journal at The New School. Join us as experts and scholars discuss human rights as a mediating language for discussions about social justice and the global economy. How does a wealthy nation determine what they can do to alleviate global poverty? What are the ethical obligations and how can such assistance be mutually beneficial? What are the human rights responsibilities and obligations of international financial institutions and corporations? Where are the opportunities in economic policies and institutions to strengthen human rights policies around the world and improve social justice?
Full program and registration:
http://newschool.edu/cps/human-rights-global-economy/
Featuring:
Philip Alston, Christian Barry, Nehal Bhuta, Jackie Dugard, Sakiko Fukuda-Parr, Des Gasper, Siri Gloppen, Kathryn Hochstetler, Robert Howse, Chris Jochnick, Andrew Lang, Asunción Lera St. Clair, Chris London, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Sanjay Reddy, Margot Salomon, Galit A. Sarfaty, Meaghen Simms, Ruti Teitel and Miriam Ticktin.
Keynote on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 6:00 pm:
Olivier De Schutter, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, will discuss the role of human rights in shaping international regimes
Tickets:
Full conference: $30; single session $10
Nonprofit Members and Staff: $15; single sessions $5
Free for all students and all New School faculty, staff, and alumni (with valid ID)
Contact: c...@newschool.edu or 917-534-9330
The conference is made possible with generous support from the Climate Change Narratives, Rights and the Poor project at the Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI) in Bergen, Norway.
Please share this announcement with any friends or colleagues who might be interested in attending.
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Internship – Justice Rapid Response, New York, Deadline: October 3-2011 (Extended!)
Justice Rapid Response (JRR) (visit http://www.justicerapidresponse.org for more information) seeks an intern for its New York operational office.
The intern will be assigned projects and tasks on international criminal justice topics that are relevant to their academic background and interests and provide them with the opportunity to put into practice and further develop their theoretical knowledge.
The intern will assist with research and draft background material on international criminal justice and serious international human rights violations, as well as assist with administrative tasks, including updating databases, arranging meetings, answering the phone, keeping track of contact information and translating documents. The intern will also assist in monitoring topics of interest to JRR and may attend meetings, take notes and prepare reports. Efforts will be made to match assignments to the intern's interests when possible.
Requirements:
•At least an undergraduate degree is required - a degree in law, international relations, conflict studies, government, or similar is desirable;
•Fluency in English is a requirement, good knowledge of French and other languages an asset;
•Strong skills in writing, proofreading and desk-based research;
•Highly organised and able to pay close attention to detail.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should e-mail a resume and cover letter to f.tro...@justicerapidresponse.org. Please place your name and “JRR Intern Application” in the subject line. Please note that we can only respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview.
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Internship Opportunities - Climate Change, African Affairs and International Law
Independent Diplomat: Apply at: http://www.independentdiplomat.org/about-us/employment
New York, NY
Last Date To Apply
Oct-23-2011
New York Office, Winter 2012
Independent Diplomat is seeking three interns to work in its New York office from early January 2012.
Applications close on 23 October 2011.
Independent Diplomat (ID) is a unique non‐profit venture in the world of international relations, diplomacy and conflict prevention. Staffed by former diplomats, international lawyers and other experts in international relations, ID offers independent and confidential advice and assistance on diplomatic technique and strategy to governments, international institutions, non‐governmental organizations and political groups. Independent Diplomat currently has offices in New York, London, Brussels and Juba.
ID internships provide an excellent opportunity to be closely involved in a fast‐paced international team working at the cutting edge of international affairs and diplomacy.
Internship Details
ID’s Winter 2012 internships begin in New York in early January 2012 for a mutually agreed duration of four to six months. ID prefers that its interns are available to work full-time during regular office hours.
ID operates as a dynamic team. Interns are expected to contribute across the broad spectrum of ID’s client work and geographical areas of focus. Interns’ work typically involves background research, media monitoring, preparation of official visits and assistance with drafting of meeting reports, policy recommendations and diplomatic communications. Interns should also be prepared to assist with the smooth functioning of the ID office, including thorough contributions to general office administration and event organization.
Internships are voluntary and unpaid, but home‐to‐office travel expenses will be reimbursed. Independent Diplomat is not in a position to provide immigration support or visa sponsorship.
Qualifications
Required skills and experience
The successful candidates will be well organized, professional, and able to quickly digest and analyze complex information from a variety of sources. They will have strong knowledge of, and demonstrated interest in, international affairs and diplomatic relations, especially the United Nations and other international organizations. Above all, candidates should exhibit an enthusiasm for international diplomacy, conflict prevention and dispute resolution, as well as the mission of Independent Diplomat more broadly.
Previous office experience (either paid work or internships) is essential, as is the willingness and flexibility to fit in with a small and busy team. Fluency in English, excellent writing skills, and strong
IT and internet research skills are essential; fluency in other official UN languages, specifically Spanish and French, would be an advantage. Experience with website design/editing, HTML, graphic design or video editing would be valued.
Focus areas
Given ID’s current operational priorities, successful candidates will likely possess one or more of the following skill sets:
1. Background and experience on climate change, including:
· A bachelor’s degree, with strong preference for a master’s degree (completed or in progress) in a related field;
· Understanding of the international policy framework on climate change, in particular negotiations under the UNFCCC;
· Familiarity with the workings of the UN, particularly in the field of sustainable development;
· Understanding of major policy priorities for countries most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change;
· Background in international legal and/or economic studies.
2. Background and experience on Africa including:
· A bachelor’s degree, with strong preference for a master’s degree (completed or in progress) in a related field;
· Knowledge of peace and security issues in Africa, specifically Sudan, the Horn of Africa (Somalia) and/or the Maghreb;
· Familiarity with the United Nations, in particular the structure and functions of the UN Security Council, and the African Union;
· Field experience in these regions would be a distinct advantage.
3. Background and experience in international law, including:
· A law degree, either in common or civil law. Experience in both systems of law would be valued;
· Professional legal experience strongly preferred;
· An academic background in public international law, so as to assist in the development of the legal dimension of the diplomatic advice ID provides to its clients, and to advance ID’s clients’ positions under
international law;
· General legal skills so as to assist with ID’s institutional obligations, including in co‐ operation with ID’s network of pro bono lawyers.
Contact Details
Telephone:
212 594 8295
Email:
in...@independentdiplomat.org
Application Instructions
Please send a CV or résumé (maximum two pages), including the names and contact details of two potential referees, and separate covering letter (maximum one page) pasted into the body of the email to in...@independentdiplomat.org. Please include your name as well as the words ‘New York Climate Internship – Winter 2012,’ ‘New York Legal Internship – Winter 2012,’ or ‘New York Africa Internship – Winter 2012,’ in the email subject line, as applicable. Applications close on 23 October 2011.
The covering letter should:
· Explain the reasons for your interest in an internship position with ID;
· Demonstrate your suitability for the role, including skills in one or more of the above ‘areas of focus’;
· Indicate your preferred length of internship (no less than 4 months) and your work status.
The CV or résumé should include the names and contact details of two referees, ideally an academic reference and a current or recent employer.
Due to the large number of applicants, we regret that we are unable to confirm receipt of applications, provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates, or pay travel expenses for interviews conducted in person in New York.
For further information about Independent Diplomat, please visit our website at: www.independentdiplomat.org.
http://www.independentdiplomat.org/about-us/employment
Law Student Externship Opportunity -- Promoting International LGBTQ Rights
Great opportunity to be involved with an international human rights clinic start-up, helping shape its direction and making a difference in the lives of LGBTQ persons, fighting the spread of AIDS, fighting stigma and discriminatory practices in Medical care, Education, Employment, and the impunity of hate crimes.
The Project: The leading LGBTQ human rights group---Asociación Entre Amigos (‘AEA’) is requesting two 3rd year law students, or law school graduates for their new legal services office in San Salvador to assist in implementation of a new law and to provide a full-spectrum of basic legal services to their low-income clients.
Asociación Entre Amigos is a well-established NGO working for the human rights of HIV/LGBTQ in El Salvador. It works with the most vulnerable of the LGBT community including transgender persons who are grossly marginalized and oppressed. They are initiating the ‘first ever’ pro bono legal services clinic program for their clients. The new Legal Clinic in El Salvador will make justice accessible by working with the LGBTQ community as partners & supporting their priorities in a holistic, multifaceted legal services & legal education program and capacity building.
Background: El Salvador is currently undergoing an exciting transformation after many years of conservation Right Wing politics. Currently, under the democratically elected FMLN liberal party, the country has real opportunities for strengthening the rule of law through the development of a strong proactive approach to asserting and defending the rights of LGBTQ. AEA seeks to bring about historic change for LGBTQ in El Salvador’s legal justice system through the work of this new legal services clinic.
Duties & Responsibilities: The law students/graduates, along with other Salvadoran lawyers and AEA will assist in the Legal Empowerment Program disseminating & implementing a new reform act entitled ‘Presidential Decree 56,’ signed by President Mauricio Funes of the FMLN party in 2009. The Decree is a major step forward in the human rights of LGBTQ persons. It prohibits discrimination by public officials and public employees based on sexual orientation or gender identity. However, it has not yet been widely disseminated among the public or the stake holders, and no one has been trained to ensure its implementation. Significant gaps in the law and in enforcement remain. The law interns with be instrumental in the law’s success and achievement.
The law interns will also oversee civil rights cases in their entirety, interview clients, draft motions, make administrative court appearances; conduct outreach and presentations about the new legal clinic’s services program to the Salvadoran judiciary & branches of law enforcement; train educators, health care providers and police on non-discrimination, informed consent, confidentiality; participate in meetings with government officials, other NGOs involved in the rule of law movement, and human rights organizations such as women’s groups, labor organizations and others.
2 positions are available on a rolling basis, and structured to fit the academic needs of the law students or law graduates. Qualifications:
• Passion for LGBT rights
• Sensitive to cultural differences, comfortable working with low-income, HIV/ LGBTQ clients including transgender sex workers
• Self- starter, able to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Skilled communicator; proficient Spanish language is required
• Strong management and presentation skills
• Have a high level of energy and initiative, strong interpersonal skills, and relevant legal expertise
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
The Externship is unpaid and self-funded. We are happy to work with successful candidates to arrange for school credit, and financial aid. Housing will be provided. The successful law students or law graduates associated with the LGBT Legal Clinic in El Salvador are encouraged to view their legal work as a dynamic factor in their ‘agent of change’ activities on a Global Lawyering perspective.
Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Ana Montano, Esq., Program Advisor at: a...@alrp.org with the Subject Line ‘Externship Opportunity’. Please describe your international experience and your preferred dates of travel.
Fellowships
Leitner Center: 2012 Crowley Fellowship in International Human Rights
The Crowley Program in International Human Rights is dedicated to promoting human rights scholarship and advocacy at Fordham Law School and around the world. The Program’s core elements include an annual two-week fact-finding project in another country, a human rights lecture and brown bag series, a summer internship program, and student research projects involving various human rights issues. The students involved in the project participate in course work, independent research, planning and conducting the project, and related follow-up work. The Program has successfully conducted projects in Turkey (1998), Hong Kong (1999), Mexico (2000), Ghana (2001), Malaysia (2002), Bolivia (2003), Kenya (2004), Romania (2005), South Africa (2006), Malawi (2007), New Zealand (2008), Nepal (2009), Tanzania (2010), and Cambodia (2011).
The Crowley Program is administered by a fellow who is a law school graduate. As a member of the adjunct faculty of Fordham Law School, the Fellow will teach a seminar in human rights in preparation for the annual fact-finding project during the spring semester. The additional responsibilities of the fellow are substantial: planning all substantive and logistical aspects of the fact-finding project, participating in the project, writing and publishing a post-project report, and day-to-day administration of the program, including running a year-round lecture series, advising students seeking international human rights internships and post-graduation employment, and coordination with the human rights community.
The fellowship is a 16-month position, totaling a commitment of three semesters. The fellowship begins in mid-August 2012. The Fellow’s annual salary is $55,000 for the first year and $60,000 for the final semester, and includes benefits.
Applicants should send a statement of interest (including detailed description of your international human rights experience, teaching/mentoring/advising experience, language skills, and how the fellowship will advance your professional goals), a résumé/CV, an official law school transcript, and at least two letters of recommendation by January 30, 2012 in one complete application package to:
“2012 Crowley Fellowship”
Crowley Program in International Human Rights
Fordham University School of Law
33 West 60th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10023
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Leitner Center: 2012 Asia Law and Justice Fellowship
The deadline for applications is January 30, 2012. Applications postmarked after this date will not be considered.
The Asia Law and Justice (ALJ) Program, part of the Leitner Center for International Law and Justice at Fordham Law School, studies and promotes the rule of law and adherence to basic human rights throughout Asia. The Program does this through research and advocacy projects; conferences, symposia, and panels; capacity-building initiatives, such as exchanges of lawyers, judges, and scholars; and partnerships with NGOs based in the U.S. and Asia. The program’s primary focus has been on rule of law and justice initiatives in China, including the independence of criminal defense lawyers, women’s rights, and the legal status of North Korean refugees in East Asia.
The ALJ Program is administered by a Fellow who is a law school graduate. The Fellow will conduct research and advocacy for the Program; identify new areas for research; work with the Program’s partners; advise students seeking relevant internships and post-graduate employment; coordinate the work of the Committee to Support Chinese Lawyers, an initiative housed in the Program; and manage day-to-day administration, including arranging events and lectures. The Fellow may also teach a seminar at the Law School as a member of the adjunct faculty.
Candidates should hold a J.D. or equivalent, and have a demonstrated interest in international human rights and Asia. The ideal candidate will have some familiarity with Chinese law or legal developments in other parts of Asia; experience in international human rights advocacy as exhibited by past internships, clinical experience in law school, and/or post-graduate human rights experience; and proficiency or fluency in Mandarin Chinese or another regional language.
The Fellowship begins in mid-August 2012, and is a 12-month position with the possibility of an extension for an additional year. The Fellow’s salary is $55,000 and includes benefits.
Applicants should send a statement of interest (including detailed description of your international human rights experience, teaching/mentoring/advising experience, language skills, and how the fellowship will advance your professional goals), a résumé/CV, an official law school transcript, and at least two letters of recommendation in one complete application package by January 30, 2012. The complete application package should be sent to:
“2012 ALJ Fellowship”
Leitner Center for International Law and Justice
Fordham University School of Law
33 West 60th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10023
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Announcement:
FASPE (Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics), in collaboration with The Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust is now accepting applications for a fellowship designed to challenge law students to consider contemporary ethical issues using the conduct of their historical peers in Nazi Germany as a framework. Fellowships include an all-expense paid trip from New York to Berlin, Krakow, and Oświęcim (Auschwitz) where students will work with leading faculty to explore both history and the ethical issues facing their profession today. All program costs, including international and European travel, lodging, and food, are covered.
The tentative program dates for FASPE Law are May 21 – June 1, 2012.
Completed applications must be received by January 6, 2012. Candidates of all religious, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
To apply or to learn more about FASPE, please visit: http://www.mjhnyc.org/FASPE/
If you have any questions, please contact Thorin R. Tritter, Managing Director of FASPE, at ttri...@mjhnyc.org or 646-437-4307.
INTERIGHTS seeking Lawyer/Senior Lawyer, London
Closing date of applications: 10 October 2011
For over 25 years INTERIGHTS has played a leading role in promoting human rights through the use of international and comparative law. We have pursued this through strategic litigation and a range of complementary capacity building activities, working with lawyers, judges and civil society partners worldwide. INTERIGHTS currently focuses its activities in Africa, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, and thematically on economic and social rights, equality and security and the rule of law.
INTERIGHTS requires a Lawyer or Senior Lawyer with good experience of working in the human rights sector on Economic and Social Rights (ESR) and litigating human rights cases on ESR issues. The Lawyer must have substantial litigation experience using regional and international human rights instruments, as well as an in-depth or sophisticated understanding of international and comparative human rights law, mechanisms and institutions.
This is a rewarding and challenging role that requires excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English, a Law degree (or another degree with post graduate diploma in law); applicants must have been admitted to legal practice. The successful applicant must have sensitivity to working in a multicultural environment and commitment to promoting respect for equality and diversity.
Please download an application pack for full job descriptions and further details http://www.interights.org/userfiles/ESR_Lawyer_or_Senior_Lawyer_Application_pack.pdf.
To apply please send your completed application form and a completed equality and diversity monitoring form, covering letter and unedited writing sample by email to jo...@interights.org, stating the job title in the subject field of the email. Please specify whether you are applying for the Lawyer or Senior Lawyer role, the requirements of both roles vary.
Closing date: 10th October 2011.
Interviews will be held in the second or third week of October. Due to the high number of applications for our vacancies we are unable to contact applicants that have not been short listed.
Call for Papers
Global Journal Of Political Science and International Relations
http://www.globalresearchjournals.org/?a=journal&id=gjpsir
Introducing ‘‘Global Journal Of Political Science and International Relations”
Dear Colleague,
The Global Journal Of Political Science and International Relations (GJPSIR) is a multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal that will be published monthly by Global Research Journals (www.globalresearchjournals.org/?a=journal&id=gjpsir). GJPSIR is dedicated to increasing the depth of the subject across disciplines with the ultimate aim of expanding knowledge of the subject.
Editors and reviewers
GJPSIR is seeking energetic, qualified and high profile researchers to join its editorial team as editors, subeditors or reviewers. Kindly send your resume to: gjpsir...@globalresearchjournals.org.
Call for Research Articles
GJPSIR will cover all areas of the subject. The journal welcomes the submission of manuscripts that meet the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence, and will publish:
Original articles in basic and applied research
Case studies
Critical reviews, surveys, opinions, commentaries and essays
We invite you to submit your manuscript(s) to gjpsir...@globalresearchjournals.org for publication. Our objective is to inform authors of the decision on their manuscript(s) within four weeks of submission. Following acceptance, a paper will normally be published in the next issue. Guide to authors and other details are available on our website; http://www.globalresearchjournals.org/?a=journal&id=gjpsir&menu=guidelines.
GJPSIR is an Open Access Journal
One key request of researchers across the world is unrestricted access to research publications. Open access gives a worldwide audience larger than that of any subscription-based journal and thus increases the visibility and impact of published works. It also enhances indexing, retrieval power and eliminates the need for permissions to reproduce and distribute content. GJPSIR is fully committed to the Open Access Initiative and will provide free access to all articles as soon as they are published.
Best regards,
Felix Zachariah
Editorial Assistant
Global Journal Of Political Science and International Relations (GJPSIR)
E-mail: gjpsir...@globalresearchjournals.org