Human Rights ListingsJobs, internships, conferences, CFPs, courses, new books, etc.The United Nations Genocide Convention: A 60th Anniversary Commemoration- March 29, 2008 Rutgers Law Review, in conjunction with Rutgers Center for the Study of Genocide and Human Rights, will host a symposium in commemoration of the sixtieth anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of...http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/archives/005601.html Brussels or London: WOMENS RIGHTS ADVOCATERESEARCHER FOR EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA- March 29, 2008 FT Position Available: (Brussels or London) Women's Rights Division Deadline for Applications: May 31, 2008 Human Rights Watch (HRW) seeks an experienced professional to undertake advocacy on global womens human rights issues with European institutions and countries and conduct research...http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/archives/005598.html Berkeley: "A Question of Conscience: Military Perspectives on the 'War on Terror'"- March 29, 2008 April 3, 2008 5pm 315 Wheeler Hall (Maude Fife Room) - UC Berkeley Col. (Ret.) Lawrence B. Wilkerson, U.S. Army Lt. Col. V. Stuart Couch, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. (Ret.) Stephen E. Abraham, U.S. Army Reserve...http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/archives/005597.html Berkeley: "Reparations Programs in the Wake of Large-Scale Atrocities"- March 29, 2008 Naomi Roht-Arriaza International law holds that reparations must be paid for serious violations of human rights and humanitarian law, yet doing so in situations where there are thousands of victims and scarce resources can be challenging even for well-intentioned governments....http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/archives/005596.html Cambridge: Chief Conflict Officer- March 29, 2008 PHR seeks a highly qualified, senior-level leader to head its Custody Program. Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Custody Officer (CCO) sets priorities, develops strategic plans and implements research and advocacy to advance PHRs Custody...http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/archives/005595.html DC: Advocacy Associate- March 29, 2008 PHR seeks a highly qualified, experienced advocate to work on issues arising from U.S. interrogation, detention, and asylum policies. Position is based in Washington, D.C. Under the direction of PHRs Washington Director, the Advocacy Associate will implement advocacy strategies...http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/archives/005594.html Italy: Human Rights Nights- March 29, 2008 We are pleased to present the 8th edition of Human Rights Nights - a festival of cinema and arts dedicated to human rights - taking place in Bologna and Forl from 12 to 20 April 2008. This year's theme is...http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/archives/005593.html NY: Research Associate, Middle East & North Africa Program- March 29, 2008 Salary: $30's plus benefits for full-time work The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)--an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to the defense of press freedom around the world-- seeks a research associate for the Middle East & North Africa program to...http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/archives/005592.html Chiang Mai: Teacher English Communication for Human Rights Defenders- March 29, 2008 Teaching and Curriculum Development Teach ESL courses at ERI's EarthRights Schools (ERS) based in Thailand, developing different courses for different level students. Teach human rights report writing and research courses, developing or adjusting curriculum, as necessary. ...http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/archives/005590.html Paris: FIDH Fundraising Director- March 29, 2008 The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is looking to fill the following position: Fundraising Director Conditions: Duration: Permanent contract, two-month trial period Hours: Full time (35 hourweek regime applies) Location: FIDH International Secretariat, Paris Salary: Depending on past experience...http://www.humanrightsblog.org/listings/archives/005589.html |