Upcoming Human Rights Events and Opportunities (April 20, 2012)
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Leitner Center events:
Brown Bag Lunch Series: Ending Teen Dating Violence: Building a Human Rights Framework at Home
April 24, 2012 12:30 PM - 1:30 pm
Location: Room 302, Fordham Law School, 140 W. 62nd St. New York, NY 10023
Contact: Aya Fujimura-Fanselow | afujimur...@law.fordham.edu
While individuals 16-24 years old experience the highest rate of intimate partner abuse in the United States, legal protections remain limited, inconsistent, and frequently denied. Ian Harris, Staff Attorney at Day One, will discuss his work representing young survivors of teen dating violence, relevant domestic legal protections and how advocates can make use of international human rights law to secure protection for victims of intimate partner abuse.
Free Kosher Pizza will be provided.
Attendance at this event counts towards the 10 required Leitner events to apply for summer funding.
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Global Legal Profession Workshop at Fordham Law School
Legal Clinics in the Global North and South: Between Equality and Subordination?
April 27, 2012 | 12:30 p.m.
Location: Fordham Law School, Room 430 B&C, 140 W. 62nd St. New York, NY 10023
Contact: lbri...@law.fordham.edu
Fordham Law School’s Leitner Center for International Law and Justice and Stein Center for Law and Ethics announce the creation of a Global Legal Profession Workshop, a unique series discussing the emerging field of global legal professions. An increasing number of lawyers are developing practices that incorporate local, regional, national, and international clients and networks. Each semester, the Global Legal Profession Workshop will sponsor a program on the diverse ways these lawyers are engaging in transnational and international advocacy, education and research. The speakers will present their research followed by commentators and audience participation.
The initial co-directors of the Global Legal Profession Workshop are Paolo Galizzi, Associate Clinical Professor of Law, Leitner Center for International Law and Justice at Fordham Law School, Russell Pearce, Professor of Law, Edward & Marylin Bellet Chair in Legal Ethics, Morality and Religion, Co-Director, Stein Center for Law and Ethics, Fordham Law School, and Louise Trubek, Clinical Professor of Law Emerita University of Wisconsin Law School.
Register via email: lbri...@law.fordham.edu
Other Opportunities:
Upcoming Events
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The Center for the Study of Genocide, Conflict Resolution, and Human Rights
Race and Space: The Armenian Genocide in the Context of Population and Territory
Monday, April 23
10-11:30am
Lecture
Uğur Ümit Üngör (Utrecht University, Netherlands)
Dana Room
4th Floor, Dana Library
For more information: http://www.ncas.rutgers.edu/cghr
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"Humanitarian Government: An Anthropological Perspective"
Didier Fassin
James Wolfensohn Professor
School of Social Science, Institute for Advanced Study
Monday, April 23, 2012, 4pm
*** Changed Location: 12th Floor Lounge ***
Lowenstein Building
Fordham University Lincoln Center Campus
60th and Columbus
The lecture is free and open to the public.
Didier Fassin is an anthropologist and sociologist who has conducted field studies in Senegal, Ecuador, South Africa, and France. He is also trained as a physician in internal medicine and public health, and served as Administrator and then Vice-President of Médecins Sans Frontiers (1999-2003). He is the author most recently of Humanitarian Reason: A Moral History of the Present (University of California, 2011).
Sponsored by the Mellon Interdisciplinary Faculty Seminar on Humanitarianism (with support from the Mellon Foundation and the FCRH Dean's Office), the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs, and the Departments of Philosophy, Political Science, and Anthropology.
Directions to 12th Floor Lounge: Enter at corner of Columbus Ave. and 60th St. Take escalator up one level to bank of elevators on Plaza Level. Elevators 5 and 6 go directly to the 12th floor and the other elevators go to the 11th floor and then you have to walk up one flight.
For more information, contact Jeff Flynn - jef...@fordham.edu
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UN roundtable discussion to mark the 1961 trial of Adolf Eichmann
A roundtable discussion at UN Headquarters to mark the 1961 trial of Adolf Eichmann, the mastermind behind the mass deportation and murder of European Jews during the Holocaust.
Distinguished speakers will include Israeli Minister Yossi Peled, Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel, Executive Director of the International Bar Association Mark S. Ellis, Professor and Author Deborah Lipstadt, and Amos Hausner, attorney and son of the trial's Chief Prosecutor.
The panelists will explore the psychological, social and legal aspects of the trial, and its influence on justice and accountability in the twenty-first century.
Time: Monday, April 23, 2012, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: ECOSOC Chamber
Sponsor: The Holocaust and the United Nations Outreach Programme
More information: Cathy Smith; The Holocaust and the United Nations Outreach Programme
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The New York City Bar Committee on African Affairs cordially invites you to a panel on:
LGBT Rights as Human Rights: Recent Legal Developments in Africa
Monday, April 23, 6:30 to 8:30 P.M.
Event Location: 42 West 44th St. (bet. 5th & 6th Ave.)
Register Online at: LGBT Rights as Human Rights: Recent Legal Developments in Africa
There is no charge for this program.
This panel considers developments in LGBT rights in relation to recent anti-gay legislation in
Africa. These laws seek to criminalize any same-sex activity or organizing on behalf of LGBT people. Panelists will address the tension between these developments and the recent formal recognition of LGBT rights by the United Nations.
Speakers:
BRUCE KNOTTS, Executive Director, Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office
WADE McMULLEN, Donald M. Wilson Fellow, Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and
Human Rights
PAM SPEES, Senior Staff Attorney, Center for Constitutional Rights
MONICA TABENGWA, Human Rights Watch; LeGaBiBo (Lesbians, Gays and Bisexuals of Botswana)
DR. CHEIKH TRAORE, Sexual Diversity Team, United Nations Development Program
MALIKA ZOUHALI-WORALL, co-director of the award-winning documentary “Call Me
Kuchu” about David Kato, Ugandan LGBT rights activist who was murdered in 2011
Moderator:
JORDAN BACKMAN, Chair, Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights
Sponsored by: Committee on African Affairs, Christina T. Holder, Chair; Committee on
Civil Rights, Brian J. Kreiswirth, Chair; Committee on International Human Rights,
Stephen L. Kass, Chair; Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights,
Jordan Backman, Chair; Committee on Sex and the Law, Pamela B. Zimmerman, Chair;
Council on International Affairs, Mark R. Schulman, Chair; Cyrus R. Vance Center for
International Justice, Alexander Papachristou, Executive Director.
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UNA Careers 2012: An Insider’s Guide to Getting a Job at the UN
Are you intrigued on how to get a job with the United Nations? This program will give an insider's view of the UN Secretariat, types of posts, employment routes, national competitive exams, language exams, recruitment, the UN Volunteer program, Associate Expert Program and UN internships. John Ericson will explain the myths and realities of getting a job at the UN and how the hiring process really works.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED!
CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION
Questions? Please call (212) 907-1353 or e-mail in...@unanyc.org
UNA members $10.00
Non-members $15.00
UNA Student members attend for FREE
Not a member? Join for a $25 introductory membership and attend most events for free!
Click here to join or renew your membership.
WHERE & WHEN
Hungarian Mission to the United Nations
227 E. 52nd Street
between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2012
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Registration, Networking and Reception
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Program
See details about all upcoming events on the EVENTS section of our website at www.unanyc.org
Internships
The United Nations Development Programme is currently seeking a full-time summer intern to work on the Commission for HIV/AIDS and the Law. Responsibilities include researching, writing press briefs, and logistics for the July launch of the report. Previous knowledge of issues related to HIV/AIDS and law would be beneficial but not necessary.
Please contact david...@undp.org for more information.
Fellowships
Rapporteurship on the Rights of Human Rights Defenders – Fellowship 2012
1) Venue of Fellowship: Executive Secretariat of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) of the Organization of American States (OAS). Address: 1889 F Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20006, United States of America
2) Modality: On-site
3) Deadline to present applications: April 30, 2012
4) Start and End Dates: June 1, 2012 to February 28, 2013
5) Length of the Fellowship: 9 months
6) Objective: To provide an opportunity for young lawyers from OAS Member States to understand and apply the mechanisms of protection of the inter-American system of human rights in the area of human rights defenders.
7) Program: To assist with tasks of the Rapporteurship on Human Rights Defenders of the Inter-American Commission, under the supervision of its human rights specialists during the period of the fellowship and, at the end of the fellowship, present to the Executive Secretariat of the IACHR a detailed report on activities carried out by the fellow.
8) Requirements:
• Be a citizen of an OAS Member State; • Be bilingual in Spanish and English (attach certificates testifying thereto), knowledge of French or Portuguese desirable;
• Have graduated in law from an officially recognized university (attach copy of the law degree and grades obtained);
• Have received law degree after January 1, 2004; • Have a demonstrable professional interest in the legal field of human rights, specifically in the area of human rights defenders;
• Be registered as an attorney before the courts or the appropriate professional body; in the absence of registration, indicate the reason; and • Present a paper of up to five pages, not edited by another person, on a human rights issue of interest to the candidate in the area of human rights defenders.
9) Required documents: The following documents are required in order to be considered for the fellowship:
• Letter of interest
• Completed Fellowship Application (LINK)
• Two letters of recommendation
• Curriculum vitae Certification of second language
• Copy of law degree and grades obtained
• Proof of registration as an attorney before the courts or the appropriate professional body, or in the absence of registration, indicate the reason
• Written paper of up to five pages
10) Benefits:
• The IACHR provides a monthly stipend of US$2,800.00 for the period covered by the fellowship, that is US$28,000.00 total for 9 months. With the stipend provided, the fellow is responsible for obtaining health insurance coverage of his/her choosing for the duration of the fellowship, and should provide proof of coverage to the Executive Secretariat of the IACHR.
• Round-trip economy class air transportation from the participant’s country of residence to Washington, D.C. Terminal and transfer expenses are not covered.
• The IACHR will award a certificate of participation in the Fellowship Program to the fellows who satisfactorily complete the entire period of the fellowship.
11) Responsibilities of the selected candidates:
• Once an applicant has been selected, he/she should formally accept the fellowship in writing, confirming with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights his/her availability to complete the fellowship during the specified time period. Once accepted, the IACHR will proceed with the necessary arrangements for purchase of round-trip economy air transportation between the candidate’s country of origin/residence and Washington, D.C.
• In the event a candidate accepts a fellowship but cannot complete it, for whatever reason, he/she must immediately inform the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights so that the course of action may be decided.
• It is the responsibility of each selected candidate to request and obtain the necessary visa to enter the United States, and/or transit visa (if applicable) in a timely manner. The IACHR will not incur in any expense related to the processing of immigration or visa documents. The IACHR will provide the candidate a document certifying his/her selection as an official fellow of the IACHR so that he/she may request the corresponding visa, which is the sole responsibility of the selected candidate. In addition, the OAS will send a diplomatic note to the Embassy or Consulate where the selected candidate will be requesting his/her visa, certifying the fellow’s selection.
• It is the responsibility of the selected candidate to arrive in a timely manner so that he/she will be present for the commencement of the fellowship on the date established by the IACHR.
• If the selected candidate declines the fellowship after the flight ticket has been purchased, or does not travel on the established dates or changes routes, the candidate shall reimburse the IACHR the cost of the flight ticket or any additional costs incurred. The latter includes any additional costs, if any, incurred by the IACHR, such as extra costs for accommodation during the candidate’s travel to and from Washington, D.C.
• If the candidate resigns, cancels or terminates the fellowship after the program has begun without providing sufficient reason and evidence to the IACHR for doing so, he/she will fully reimburse the IACHR for all costs incurred on his/her behalf.
12) Presentation of candidates: The application and other required documents indicated in sections 8 and 9 must be submitted to the Executive Secretariat of the IACHR prior to the closing date of the application period, by email, fax or mail:
Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
1889 F Street, N.W. Washington, D.C., 20006
U.S.A.
cidhde...@oas.org
Telephone: 202-458-6002 Fax: 202-458-3992
* This fellowship is offered thanks to the support of the government of Ireland.
Positions
Legal Officer, Health
International Development Law Organization
Rome, Italy
ABOUT IDLO
IDLO is an intergovernmental organization that promotes legal, regulatory, and institutional reform to advance economic and social development in transitional and developing countries.
Founded in 1983 and one of the leaders in rule of law assistance, IDLO's comprehensive approach achieves enduring results by mobilizing stakeholders at all levels of society to drive institutional change. Because IDLO wields no political agenda and has deep expertise in all legal systems and emerging global issues, people and interest groups of differing ideologies trust IDLO. It has direct access to government leaders, institutions and multilateral organizations in developing countries, including lawyers, jurists, policymakers, regulators, advocates, academics and civil society representatives.
Since its establishment, IDLO has worked with more than 20,000 legal professionals in 175 countries. Its network of forty-seven independent national alumni associations, with membership drawn from legal, business, academic, and civil society communities, gives it a unique ability to create opportunity for those most in need.
IDLO is based in Rome, with program offices in Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Kenya, Somalia (based in Kenya) and South Sudan, and a permanent observer office at the United Nations in New York.
THE POSITION
IDLO is seeking a Legal Officer who will work under the general supervision of the Head, Social Development Programs. This staff function will be based in Rome and will be asked to perform the following duties:
-Undertake and document needs assessments in the fields of human rights, law and policy on global health and gender sensitive issues, utilizing functional tools such as SWOT Analysis, Problem/Objective Trees, Stakeholder Analysis, data collection, environmental scans and others;
-Develop compelling project proposals and mobilize resources to expand the health law program scope and reach;
-Contribute to IDLOs global role as a thought leader on law, health and development
-Design, research, draft and edit legal working papers, memos, briefs and other original materials in the field of sustainable development law and policy related to global health issues, and utilize these materials for development of relevant e-learning courses, training modules and presentations;
-Design and be responsible for implementation of country, regional and international programs for legal preparedness for health law. Utilize standardized program cycle management tools, such as logical models and frameworks, work plans, monitoring reports, and others;
-Contribute to the development of research and policy in cooperation with the IDLO Research and Policy function;
-Provide policy guidance and recommendations for improvement of various legal systems and institutions related to the global health law;
-Coordinate with other departments as necessary to achieve benchmarks at each stage of program delivery related to health law;
-Ensure the timely monitoring and evaluation of health law program and project activities, outputs, benchmarks, and other milestones; including planning and managing a program evaluation plan;
-Oversee preparation and dissemination of timely monitoring reports according to relevant monitoring templates;
-Perform a variety of assignments relating to administrative matters including, but not limited to, IDLO’s program development activities; and
-Provide input into institutional and project websites.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
IDLO seeks a Legal Officer, Health, who has an authentic interest and passion for the organization’s mission along with a special devotion to legal preparedness for health law, legal empowerment of the poor and sustainable development. The ideal candidate will bring strategic guidance and project management skills, and experience as project leader for the development and delivery of legal programs in health law and development in developing countries.
Since 2009, the IDLO Health Law Program has strengthened the rule of law in developing countries through an innovative initiative to strengthen and expand HIV-related legal services. In 2011 the global health law program expanded to include the legal aspects of the prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases, and intellectual property law and access to medicines. The Legal Officer must thoroughly understand the global implications of these instruments as they are addressed by IDLO and others.
The selected candidate must have the intellectual capacity and flexibility to understand and re-focus on emerging priorities and the capability to adjust program needs accordingly. Additionally, this role requires a natural ability to cultivate synergies and cooperation amongst developing, developed and global partners on these issues.
IDLO seeks an action-orientated self starter who can balance ambitious thinking with practical approaches in legal aspects of health law challenges and benefits for development. The ideal candidate will be proactive and an excellent communicator, particularly in articulating IDLO’s story and successes to internal and external stakeholders. In instances where the Legal Officer acts as a representative of the Organization to external constituencies, she/he must be skilled in public speaking.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in international, regional, national and/or local public health law, policy and practice. A university degree in law is a requirement, as well as excellent spoken and written English. A demonstrated ability to develop and write successful project concept notes and proposals, and an understanding of gender analysis and programming, is also required.
The successful candidate will have a good understanding of current issues in global health and development. Postgraduate studies in public health, development, or a related field would be an advantage. The ability to work in French, and other UN official languages, would also be an asset.
As the candidate will be required to engage and work closely with people at various levels, the ability to create an environment of cooperation and foster relationships based on mutual respect and trust will be crucial. It is therefore essential that the candidate demonstrates well-developed interpersonal, communication, group facilitation and negotiation skills.
TO APPLY
IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations.
We welcome and encourage diverse applications.
To apply, please visit IDLO’s employment website at www.idlo.int/jobs.
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Program Officer
Job Description
The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. To achieve this mission, the Foundations seek to shape public policies that assure greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights. On a local level, the Open Society Foundations implement a range of initiatives to advance justice, education, public health, and independent media. At the same time, we build alliances across borders and continents on issues such as corruption and freedom of information. The Foundations place a high priority on protecting and improving the lives of people in marginalized communities.
Investor and philanthropist George Soros established the Open Society Foundations, starting in 1984, to help countries make the transition from communism. Our activities have grown to encompass the United States and more than 70 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America. Each Foundation relies on the expertise of boards composed of eminent citizens who determine individual agendas based on local priorities.
The Open Society Public Health Program supports marginalized populations to fight discrimination and protect their fundamental rights. The program aims to build societies committed to inclusion, human rights, and justice, in which health-related policies and practices reflect these values and are based on evidence.
The International Harm Reduction Development Program (IHRD), part of the Open Society Public Health Program, works to advance the health and human rights of people who use drugs. Through grantmaking, capacity building, and advocacy, IHRD works to reduce HIV, fatal overdose, and other drug-related harms; to decrease abuse by police and in places of detention; and to improve the quality of health services. IHRD supports community monitoring and advocacy, legal empowerment, and strategic litigation. IHRD's work is based on the understanding that people unwilling or unable to abstain from illicit drug use can make positive changes to protect their health and that of their families and communities.
Purpose of Position: Strategy development and grantmaking for assigned Project(s) and between the assigned Project(s) and the broader priorities of PHP and OSF. Work is carried out independently/under general supervision.
Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. OSI may add, change, or remove essential and other duties at any time.
Grants:
· In conjunction with Project supervisor(s) and other staff/consultants, develop grantmaking strategies, priorities, and guidelines;
· Invite grant proposals from selected funding applicants;
· Work with applicants to develop and finalize grant proposals;
· Review grant proposals and participate in the preparation of written grant recommendations as part of the docket preparation process;
· Perform site visits of prospective and current grantee organizations;
· Ensure that grantees submit narrative and financial reports as required under the terms of the contract;
· Monitor grants through review of reports, on-going communication and site visits.
Program-Related:
· Develop, plan and organize program-related workshops, trainings and events;
· Work with Supervisor(s) to ensure close collaboration with other Projects, convene cross-program collaborations as needed to advance strategic grantmaking opportunities;
· Write and edit Project materials and guidelines;
· Stay abreast of developments in the field through research and attendance at conferences and/or meetings;
· Write strategy/position papers that provide direction on policy and capacity-building issues impacting the field and/or offer suggestions about strategic Project development ;
- Perform special assignments, including participation in other OSF program and Foundation task forces and working groups;
- Build and establish strategic relationships with other philanthropic partners and NGOs.
Budget:
· Manage financial and budget reports to track grant and Project spending;
· Assist in planning and development of annual budgets;
Other
· Travel will be required;
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and five to eight years relevant experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in grant making or project management;
- Knowledge of key organizations and networks active in the fields of health and human rights;
· Experience working with or in non-governmental organizations;
· Strong background with programs advancing social justice through community organizing, legal advocacy, research or policy reform work.
Skills Required:
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment, to troubleshoot problems and to follow projects through to completion under often-strict deadlines and without loss of attention to detail;
· Excellent organizational and analytical skills;
· Excellent computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with internet research and database management;
· Excellent communication skills with sensitivity to cultural communication differences;
· Ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently, with a high-level of self-motivation and ability to set and meet own goals;
- Ability to exercise discretion in the handling of confidential issues;
- Pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with colleagues and the general public
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting with a low level of noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Program Specific Requirements:
- Direct experience in community organizing and advocacy for access to services for marginalized groups;
- Commitment to the principles of harm reduction;
- Understanding of data collection methods to track service delivery and/or gaps in service;
- Some familiarity with harm reduction practices and common health and human rights concerns of injection drug users (e.g. syringe exchange, methadone, TB, HIV, stigma, violence.)
- Some familiarity with international funding and advocacy mechanisms to advance the health and human rights of marginalized populations ;
- Direct work experience in Eastern Europe / the countries of the former Soviet Union preferred;
- Excellent oral and written English and Russian language skills.
Start Date: ASAP
Compensation: Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package.
To Apply:
Please email resume and cover letter with salary requirements before May 29, 2012, to: humanre...@sorosny.org Include job code in subject line: PO-IHRD
OR
Open Society Foundations
Human Resources – CodePO-IHRD
400 West 59th Street
New York, New York 10019
FAX: 646.557.2672
No phone calls, please. The Open Society Foundations is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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http://jobs.americanbar.org/jobs/4726709/counsel-for-legal-and-treaty-affairs
Counsel for Legal and Treaty Affairs POSTED: Apr 06
Salary: Open Location: Egypt
Employer: Multinational Force and Observers Type: Full Time - Experienced
Sector: Legal Service Categories: Attorney, Non-Profit Associations
Preferred Education: 4 Year Degree
Employer Information
About Multinational Force and Observers
The Multinational Force and Observer is the independent international organization responsible for supervising the implementation of the security provisions of the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty
Job Description
The Multinational Force & Observers, the independent international organization responsible for supervising the implementation of the security provisions of the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty, is seeking an attorney to serve as Force Counsel for Legal and Treaty Affairs at the MFO's main installation in the Sinai, Egypt.
A two-year renewable accompanied (spouse only) contract, including housing, meals and excellent recreational facilities is offered. May be eligible for tax free status.
Send full curriculum vitae including salary history and past and present citizenship to:
Office of Personnel
FAX: 1139.065711444 (ROME, ITALY) Email: em...@mfo.org
For further information please review www.mfo.org The MFO regrets it cannot respond to all applicants.
NOTES: Employer will assist with relocation costs
Requirements
Requirements include: Law degree, admission to the bar and at least several years' experience in private practice or government or public service. Desirable experience includes foreign affairs, public international law and contracting. Experience with insurance, trial work, public international organization and peacekeeping law and practice, government agency management law, military justice or status of forces law would also be helpful. Fluent written and spoken English (5/5, mother tongue level of proficiency) is a necessity and other foreign languages desirable - particularly Spanish and/or Arabic.
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Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights
Human Rights Award Coordinator
Progressive human rights organization is accepting applications for an immediate opening for a Human Rights Award Coordinator, to carry out the annual nomination and selection process for the RFK Human Rights Award, in its Washington, D.C., office.
ORGANIZATION:
Founded in 1968, the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights (RFK Center), formerly Robert F. Kennedy Memorial, works to realize Robert Kennedy’s vision of social justice. The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award was established in 1984 to honor courageous leaders and activists from around the world who dedicate their lives to overcoming serious human rights violations, often at great personal risk. Each year, after a thorough nomination process, a human rights defender is named the recipient of the RFK Human Rights Award. Through its RFK Partners for Human Rights, the RFK Center forges multi-year partnerships with RFK Human Rights Award recipients (Laureates) and joins their struggle, developing long-term strategies using cutting-edge human rights advocacy tools and sustained advocacy support to effect real change in their communities. RFK Partners for Human Rights provides programmatic, legal, and technical assistance; increases public awareness of Laureates’ work; and generates domestic and international political support for the growing ranks of Laureates. The RFK Center engages a Global Advocacy Team of pro-bono experts, professional human rights staff, and the Kennedy family and their networks to advocate for the change its Laureates seek; these include changing policies and actions of governments, intergovernmental organizations, international financial institutions (IFIs), and corporations. The RFK Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization established to carry forward RFK’s legacy of justice and tolerance.
DUTIES:
The Human Rights Award Coordinator will conduct extensive research and outreach for the annual RFK Human Rights Award nomination and selection process, develop and lead presentations to staff members, prepare comprehensive reports for the independent panel of judges to determine the recipient of the Award, and respond to inquiries regarding the process. Additionally, the Human Rights Award Coordinator will provide administrative and logistical support to the nomination and selection process as well as lead the Human Rights Award Ceremony. The Human Rights Award Coordinator will also provide additional support, as requested by the Director of the RFK Partners for Human Rights.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will have substantive knowledge of human rights law and frameworks and experience with domestic and international human rights mechanisms; strong familiarity with the U.S. Congressional legislative process; a working knowledge of the United Nations system, regional human rights systems and multi-lateral institutions; ability to maintain active contacts with key stakeholders in the aforementioned systems and their staff to support the goals and objectives of the RFK Human Rights Award; extensive research experience; previous event planning experience; extremely organized and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in the human rights field and/or legislative arena is required. An advanced degree is a plus. Fluency in Arabic, French, or Spanish is also a plus. Salary commensurate with experience.
We are receiving applications on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible. Start date: Immediately
If interested please e-mail a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and 3 references to: jo...@rfkcenter.org
Subject: Human Rights Award Coordinator
No calls please.
Call for Papers
The Journal of Korean Law invites the submission of original manuscripts on any subject related to Korean law for the June 2012 Issue (Vol. 11 No. 2).
The Journal of Korean Law is published twice annually, in June and December, by the Law Research Institute of Seoul National University. It is the first law journal to be published in English by a Korean law school and is the most prestigious of its kind. We are proud to announce that it has recently been the first and the only law journal in English to be nominated for the registration on the NRF(National Research Foundation of Korea) Journal list.
The Journal serves to introduce foreigners to current intellectual and practice-related trends in Korean law and to stimulate a comparative discourse with scholars and practitioners from all corners of the world. The Journal has a worldwide audience as all published articles are available on HeinOnline and Westlaw International, as well as our website.
The Journal requests that contributors kindly email their manuscripts to j...@snu.ac.kr by April 30th, 2012.
Before submitting your manuscript, please refer to the manuscript guidelines below for the basic formatting of an original manuscript and general information on the reviewing and editing process. Failure to meet these requirements may lead to a rejection of your submission. These guidelines can also be found at the Journal of Korean Law website (http://www.snujkl.org)
Further information on the Journal of Korean Law can be obtained on HeinOnline (http://heinonline.org) or the official website (http://www.snujkl.org).
Feel free to direct any questions regarding the submission of manuscripts or the Journal of Korean Law to the editors of the Journal by e-mail at j...@snu.ac.kr
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The New Zealand Yearbook of International Law is currently calling for articles and other submissions for its ninth (2011) edition and the formal call for submissions is attached. The Yearbook, launched in June 2004, is an annual, internationally refereed publication intended to stand as a reference point for legal materials and critical commentary on issues of public international law. The Yearbook serves as a valuable tool in the determination of trends, state practice and policies in the development of international law in New Zealand, the Pacific region, the Southern Ocean and Antarctica and to generate scholarship in those fields. In this regard the Yearbook contains an annual ‘Year-in-Review’ of developments in international law of particular interest to New Zealand as well as sections dedicated to the South Pacific and to Antarctica.
The Editors of the Yearbook are now calling for the submission of articles, commentaries and notes on any aspect of international law. The Editors are particularly keen to receive submissions on issues of especial relevance to New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific. The closing date for submissions is 1 May 2012. Submissions should be sent to Karen...@canterbury.ac.nz.