<DIV>Subject: [hr-education] 2004 Columbia Human Rights Advocates Program<BR><BR>Dear colleagues:<BR><BR>The Center for the Study of Human Rights at Columbia University is<BR>pleased to announce this call for applications for the 2004 Human <BR>Rights Advocates Program. We encourage you to widely disseminate this<BR>application to human rights activists based in developing countries, as<BR>well as grassroots activists in the United States.<BR><BR>The Human Rights Advocates Program was established in 1989 to build the<BR>capacity of grassroots activists worldwide so that they can more<BR>effectively address pressing human rights concerns and build linkages<BR>with the global human rights community. To date, nearly 200 leading<BR>human rights activists from more than 60 countries have participated in<BR>the program and are now affecting change in their communities, both<BR>locally and globally.<BR><BR>Beginning this year, the Center is launching a new phase of the
program<BR>by focusing specifically on advancing human rights thinking and <BR>activism with respect to the global economy. The Initiative on Human Rights<BR>Advocacy and the Global Economy: Human Rights Advocates Program builds<BR>on the success of the now 15 year-old Advocates Program, featuring a<BR>program of advocacy, skill-building, and scholarship through a<BR>four-month intensive training program in New York.<BR><BR>The initiative seeks to integrate grassroots human rights leaders and<BR>activists into national and international policy-making discussions and<BR>processes related to globalization, in order to influence global<BR>economic decision-making in favor of more effective and<BR>rights-responsive policies. In addition to completing a tailored<BR>academic and skill-building program at Columbia, participants engage in<BR>dialogue with key figures leading debates on globalization in<BR>government, business and the NGO sector. They also share insights
and<BR>strategies with one another, creating lasting partnerships with<BR>counterparts from other regions. At the conclusion of the US-based<BR>program, the Center continues to partner with these grassroots leaders<BR>and their organizations to further the development of research and<BR>advocacy strategies as well as new intellectual paradigms in human<BR>rights.<BR><BR> From 2004 - 2006 the Initiative on Human Rights Advocacy and the <BR>Global<BR>Economy will focus on the following key sub-themes of interest:<BR><BR>- Labor rights<BR>- Migration<BR>- Health<BR>- Environmental justice<BR>- Corporate social responsibility, including sectoral issues such <BR>as<BR>human rights in the extractive industries or agriculture.<BR><BR>Activists working on the above areas from a gender perspective are<BR>encouraged to apply.<BR><BR>As a direct result of this
initiative, the Center will develop a cadre<BR>of leaders from multiple regions working on issues of human rights and<BR>globalization. During the New York-based residency, the activists will<BR>interact and reflect on pressing issues, learn lessons from each other,<BR>develop concrete skills and raise money for future activism. They will<BR>solidify ties with key allies and engage in advocacy to advance <BR>concrete<BR>solutions to the challenges of globalization.<BR><BR>The Program is designed for lawyers, journalists, teachers, community<BR>organizers, and other human rights activists working with<BR>non-governmental organizations in labor rights, migration, health,<BR>environmental justice and corporate social responsibility. Participants<BR>are selected on the basis of their previous work experience on one of<BR>the above topics, commitment to the human rights field, and <BR>demonstrated<BR>ability to complete graduate level studies. Full-time students or<BR>government
officials will not be considered. Advocates must secure<BR>institutional endorsement from their organizations for their<BR>participation in the program and must commit to returning to that<BR>organization upon completion of the Program. Activists must also be<BR>originating from and residing in either a developing country or the<BR>United States. Fluency in English is required.<BR><BR>Complete application should be submitted no later than April 15, 2004.<BR>Late or incomplete applications received after the deadline will not be<BR>considered. The 2004 program will take place from September to <BR>December<BR>this year and will admit up to ten applicants.<BR><BR>Attached please find the 2004 program application form on-line at<BR>www.columbia.edu/cu/humanrights/training/training.htm<BR>A list of past program participants can also be found on our website.<BR><BR>For more information, please visit www.columbia.edu/cu/humanrights or<BR>email <<A
href="http://us.f403.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=hradvocates@columbia.edu&YY=80936&order=down&sort=date&pos=1">hradvocates@columbia.edu</A>>.<BR><BR><BR>With warm regards,<BR><BR>Holly Bartling<BR>Director of Training<BR>Center for the Study of Human Rights<BR>Columbia University<BR>1108 IAB, MC: 3365<BR>New York, NY 10027, USA<BR>Tel: 212.854.3014 | Fax: 212.854.6785 | Email: <A href="http://us.f403.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=hmb61@columbia.edu&YY=80936&order=down&sort=date&pos=1">hmb61@columbia.edu</A> | <BR>URL:<BR>www.columbia.edu/cu/humanrights<BR></DIV><p><hr size=1><font face=arial size=-1>Do you Yahoo!?<br>
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