International Leadership Forum Announcement - Call for Applications 2012:
The UNESCO Chair & Institute of Comparative Human
Rights at the University of Connecticut invites
applications for the eighth annual International
Leadership Programme: A Global Intergenerational
Forum, to be held August 3 - 12, 2012 in Storrs,
Connecticut. Applications must be received by March 2, 2012.
The Forum seeks to empower young leaders by
involving them in finding solutions to emerging
human rights problems, and nurturing individuals
to be effective leaders in the field of human
rights. To this end, the Forum will:
· Introduce participants to the United
Nations Millennium Development Goals and the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
· Build a network of solidarity among human rights leaders
· Expand the knowledge relevant to human rights practice
· Provide tools and a platform for open debates
· Provide programmes, activities and
processes necessary for human rights leadership
· Promote the sharing of experiences and understanding
· Showcase speakers on such topics
as: health and human rights, education, the
environment, the plight of child soldiers, the
use of media, fundraising, conflict resolution
and transformation; litigation and advocacy
The UNESCO Chair will provide all conference
participants with dormitory housing, meals,
ground transportation in Connecticut, resource
materials and a certificate of participation.
Young people between the ages of 18-30, with
community service experience, and with
demonstrated ability to work on solutions to
human rights problems, should apply. Relevant
issues include, but are not limited to, human
trafficking, the plight of children, refugees,
hunger, HIV/AIDs, gender discrimination, racism,
classism, the environment and peace education.
Conference will be held in English only. Fluency
in English is required. Applicants will be
selected based on the strength of their
application essay, demonstrated commitment to
human rights (practical/hands-on experience),
potential impact on the individual and their
potential contribution to the Forum, regional and gender representation.
Programme details and application material can be
accessed by linking to
<http://www.unescochair.uconn.edu/>www.unescochair.uconn.edu
