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Course on International Protection of Human Rights - Resolution of Conflicts Concerning Minorities |
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Summer schools |
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Annual |
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| Objectives |
The main purpose of the Course is to educate people in human rights at the academic level and help them to develop skills to act in the human rights field. It is combining two substantive streams:
1) General Course on Human Rights – students have the opportunity to acquire profound and systematic knowledge of various aspects of the United Nations and European systems of the human rights protection;
2) Resolution of Conflicts Concerning Minorities – the curriculum embraces lectures on the United Nations and European legal instruments, mechanisms and procedures serving the protection of minorities; it aims at gaining knowledge and developing skills in the addressed topic. |
| Area of expertise |
human rights |
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Government officials
Judges
NGO activists
Prison officials
University professors |
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English |
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Poland |
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Poznan |
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The Course consists of approx. 60 hours of lectures and case-studies held in English. It has an academic profile but also aims to develop some practical skills. The curriculum focuses on human rights protection systems (UN, Council of Europe, EU, OSCE) and emerging challenges to human rights, such as protection of refugees. Special importance is attached to the protection of minorities, a problem of growing importance in both Europe and worldwide. Participants will inter alia examine cases of conflict resolution concerning national minorities and gain practical skills in this field. |
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Eminent professors and experts active in the field of human rights, who represent academia, parliamentary and governmental institutions, constitutional courts, international and regional organizations, diplomatic service and non-governmental organizations. |
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| Number of participants |
25-30 participants. |
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| Application procedure |
In order to apply, please send following documents by e-mail (phrc@phrc.pl):
• Application form (http://www.phrc.pl/wp/application-form/?lang=en),
• Letter of recommendation,
• CV. |
| Admission requirements |
The Course is dedicated to activists in the field of human rights, NGO workers and volunteers, lawyers, researchers and advanced students from all over the world. A law degree is not required, however all candidates must prove deep interest in human rights issues. |
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| Tuition/Accommodation |
Participation fee: 350€. Organizers provide participants with accommodation in double rooms in a student hostel, meals (breakfast and lunch) and teaching materials.
Upon specific requests the registration fee may be reduced, subject to the availability of resources. |
| Homepage |
www.phrc.pl |
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