Message-ID: <009C0876.1CB36734.15@sssup1.sssup.it> Date: Mon, 19 Jan 1998 15:19:34 MET From: mailto:pkocorso@SSSUP1.SSSUP.IT Subject: TRAINING COURSE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS FIELD OFFICERS To: mailto:DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU
SCUOLA SUPERIORE S. ANNA
PISA, ITALY
Training Course for Human Rights Field
Officers
Pisa, Italy 1 - 10 April 1998
organized by the:
Training Programme
The Civilian Personnel of
Peace-keeping/Humanitarian
Operations and Election Monitoring Missions:
Volunteers, Officers, Observers
Scuola Superiore S. Anna, Pisa, Italy
in co-operation with:
The Institute for International Law of Peace
and
Armed Conflict, Ruhr-Universität Bochum,
Germany
Human Rights Centre
University of Essex, Essex, UK
under the patronage and with the support of
the:
European Commission
SCUOLA SUPERIORE DI STUDI UNIVERSITARI E DI
PERFEZIONAMENTO S. ANNA
The Scuola Superiore di Studi Universitari e di
Perfezionamento
S. Anna of Pisa, Italy, is a public institution for
university
education whose aims are to promote and advance
scientific
knowledge both through university study and doctoral
research,
as well as training gifted scholars for scientific
research and
the teaching profession.
The Training Programme: The Civilian Personnel of Peace-
keeping/Humanitarian Operations and Election Monitoring
Missions: Volunteers, Officers, Observers, is one of the
post-
graduate activities of the Scuola Superiore S. Anna.
The Training Programme was formally estabilished in 1995
as an
independent and non-governmental entity. The Programme's
scientific aims, research activities and teaching
techniques
are based on the highest academic standards. It has a
full-fledged
international inspiration and maintains strong links with
the
United Nations, the European Union and other
international
organizations.
THE INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL LAW OF PEACE AND
ARMED CONFLICT, RUHR-UNIVERSITÄT BOCHUM,
GERMANY
The Institute was formally founded in 1988. It is an
independent interdisciplinary research Institute of the
Ruhr-Universität Bochum.
The objective of the Institute is to intensify academic
research and instruction in the fields of armed conflict
and
ensuring peace. The Institute's twofold and comprehensive
objective of dealing with issues surrounding both peace
and
armed conflict takes into account the growing
interconnection
of these areas of international relations which has
appeared in
recent years in academic discussions and in the practice
of
international law. In addition to the intensive
specialized
research work in the field of international law, the
conception,
preparation and realization of interdisciplinary research
projects, is an important mean to further the objectives
of
the Institute.
HUMAN RIGHTS CENTRE
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX, ESSEX, UK
The Human Rights Centre at the University of Essex was
founded in 1989. The Centre co-ordinates the University's
interdisciplinary human rights teaching programmes as
well as
a programme of research, training, external consultancy
and
publication on international, comparative and national
aspects
of human rights. The Centre aims to give a focus in
Britain for
research and teaching on the study of human rights and is
distinctive in the emphasis it gives to the integrations
of
human rights theory and practice and in its concern with
international humanitarian law. The Centre has good
relations
with the United Nations Human Rights Centre, and
international
and national NGOs.
TRAINING COURSE
FOR HUMAN RIGHTS FIELD OFFICERS
The Training Course for Human Rights Field Officers was
conceived to meet the very needs of the European Union
and
other international organizations involved in protecting
human
rights. The European Union, with the entry into force of
the
Maastricht Treaty on November 1993, marked a new phase of
its
policy on human rights and democracy. Promoting human
rights
and democratization has become one of the main objectives
of
the European Union.
In March 1995, for example, the European Commission
contributed a contingent of over 40 personnel to the
human
rights field operation in Rwanda of the High Commissioner
for
Human Rights. In addition to the practical involvement on
the
ground, the European Commission and EU Member States
contributed around 80% of the operation's budget.
Similarly,
the European Commission is supporting financially the UN
human
rights activities in both Burundi and Colombia.
The mandate of Human Rights Field Operations is becoming
more and more complex and implies a wide range of duties,
e.g.
human rights violations fact-finding, trial observation,
human
rights education and promotion, implementation of
confidence
building measures, and programmes of technical
co-operation
for the administration of justice. Effectiveness and
success
of many human rights operations could be jeopardized by
the
lack of professional personnel. Several international
institutions and agencies recommended Member States and
universities to develop training opportunities.
The Training Course for Human Rights Field Officers is
intended to meet this recommendation. Its aim is to offer
technical and operational preparation for human rights
field
officers and volunteers, by giving professional mission
oriented training.
The Course has been conceived in co-operation with
several
international recruitment agencies and human rights
institutions.
It received a significant financial contribution from the
European Commission, DG I A.
ORGANIZATION
The Course is organized by the Training Programme:
The Civilian Personnel of Peace-keeping/Humanitarian
Operations and Election Monitoring Missions: Volunteers,
Officers, Observers, Scuola Superiore S. Anna, Pisa,
Italy,
in co-operation with The Institute for International Law
of Peace and Armed Conflict, Ruhr-Universität Bochum,
Germany, and the Human Rights Centre,
University of Essex, Essex, United Kingdom.
PERIOD
1 - 10 April, 1998.
PROGRAMME
The Programme is divided into the following 4 sections:
I. Context
Lectures on: International Human Rights Law;
International
Humanitarian Law, Universal Human Rights Machinery: UN
Treaties, Bodies, Institutions and Agencies; UN Human
Rights
Missions and Field Missions with Human Rights Tasks;
Relevant
Aspects of European Law; The European Union Activities in
Human Rights Protection.
II. Activities
Seminars on: Information Gathering/Dissemination and
Information Handling (the question of Confidentiality);
Promotion and Education of Human Rights; Human Rights,
Democracy, and Elections; Relationship with Local
Population and Authority, Relations with the Media;
Relations with NGOs; Military/CIVPOL/Civilian
Co-operation;
Victims Support.
III. Personal Skills
Seminars and Practical Training on: Deterrence;
Investigation;
Reporting; Working with Drivers/Interpreters;
Personal Security; Mine Awareness; Radio Communication;
Preventive and Emergency Medicine; Stress Management;
Field Logistics and Administration.
IV. Conflict Resolution
Seminars, Simulations and Role-playing Sessions on:
Conflict
Resolution, Negotiating Skills.
TEACHING STAFF
The Course is conducted by international experts from
both
academic and applied settings. Teachers are chosen among
academics, officers of international organizations,
police and
armed forces officers, NGOs representatives.
English is the working language
CERTIFICATE
At the end of the Course the participants who have
attended at
least 85% of the Programme will receive a Certificate of
Attendance.
FOLLOW-UP
The Course will keep an up-to-date list of the
participants
and of their subsequent positions and assignments.
The participants will be selectively proposed for the
rosters
and enlistment rolls of international organizations,
national
agencies, NGOs and research centres.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
The Course is open to no more than 25 participants.
Applicants must be citizens of one of the European Union
Member States. They must be aged between 25 to 40 years
and
have an excellent knowledge of the English language and
of
another EU language. They must have a university degree
in one
of the following discipline: Law; Political Science;
Social
Sciences; International Affairs.
METHOD OF SELECTION
Applicants will be selected on the basis of their
curriculum vitae
and their application. The selection will be made by a
special
Commission whose judgment is final. The Commission will
be
composed by an international board of examiners.
Preference will be given to applicants having specific
qualifications and experiences. Previous field experience
and
knowledge of other languages will be an asset.
REGISTRATION
The total cost for registration is 200 ECU and includes
registration, tuition, and reference material.
Successfull candidates must pay the registration fee by
9 March, 1998.
At the beginning of the Course participants will receive
a
financial contribution for their travel and full board
expenses. This contribution will vary according to the
place
they are coming from.
ADMISSION PROCEDURES
Applicants should complete the provided application form
and
enclose their curriculum vitae and one photograph.
Applications will not be considered without all
supporting
documentation.
The completed application form should be returned by 2
February, 1998 to:
Director
Scuola Superiore S. Anna
Via Carducci, 40
56127 PISA (Italy)
Applications that arrive after the above mentioned
deadline
will not be accepted. Applications sent via e-mail will
not
be taken into consideration.
The Scuola Superiore S.Anna will notify the selected
applicants at latest by 27 February, 1998.
Successful applicants must confirm their participation by
9 March, 1998.
Otherwise they will be excluded from the Course.
To receive the application form and/or any additional
information contact:
Secretariat
Training Course for Human Rights Field Officers
Scuola Superiore S. Anna
Via Carducci, 40 - 56127 PISA (Italy)
tel: ++39-50-883353
fax: ++39-50-883210
E-mail: mailto:hrcourse@sssup.it
Information and application form are also available on:
Web Site: http://www.sssup.it
Scuola Superiore S Anna Pisa, Italy
Training Course for Human Rights Field Officers
Pisa, Italy, 1 - 10 April 1998
APPLICATION FORM
(PHOTO)
SURNAME:
NAME:
PLACE AND DATE OF BIRTH:
NATIONALITY:
MARITAL STATUS:
SEX:
PERMANENT ADDRESS:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
MAILING ADDRESS (if different):
Fax Number:
E-mail:
UNIVERSITY DEGREE:
University:
Date:
Final Mark:
Title of the Final Dissertation and Name of the
Supervisor:
LANGUAGE QUALIFICATION
Candidates must have an excellent knowledge of the
English language
(Please provide certificates when available)
Mother tongue
Languages (good/fair/slight)
speaking
listening
writing
reading
OTHER ACADEMIC DEGREES (MASTERS, PhDs), SCHOLARSHIPS,
STAGES
PREVIOUS HUMAN RIGHTS TRAINING COURSES ATTENDED
PUBLICATIONS
PRESENT POSITION
FORMER POSITIONS AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
TRAVELS ABROAD
RELEVANT EXPERIENCES IN HUMAN RIGHTS RELATED WORK
VOLUNTARY WORK
INTEREST IN AND APTITUDE FOR THE TRAINING COURSE
INTEREST IN PARTICIPATING IN FIELD OPERATIONS
EXISTING KNOWLEDGE OF:
- INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW O excellent O good O
poor
- INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW O excellent O good O
poor
- EUROPEAN LAW O excellent O good O
poor
DRIVING LICENCE O YES O NO
LODGING ASSISTANCE (if requested, hotel reservation
service
will be personally provided to the selected candidates)
O REQUESTED O NOT
REQUESTED
NAMES, POSITIONS AND COMPLETE ADDRESSES OF TWO
INDIVIDUALS
(ONE ACADEMIC AND ONE NON ACADEMIC) CAPABLE OF ASSESSING
THE MERITS OF THE CANDIDATE
SOURCE OF INFORMATION CONCERNING THE TRAINING COURSE
I certify to the best of my knowledge that the
information
given in this application form is complete and accurate,
Date Signature
For those who HAVE NOT GRADUATED from an Italian
university:
I declare under my responsibility that my university
degree
is equivalent to Italian university or Italian university
institute degrees,
Date Signature
The information that follows is released in accordance
with
the Italian Law No 675, of 31-12-1996 The
above-requested
data are collected for purposes relating to the selection
of
participants to the Course and shall not be communicated
or
divulgated The body responsible for the handling of the
data
is the Scuola Superiore S Anna, via G Carducci, 40,
PISA, Italy,
to which the interested party may assert the rights as
stated by
art 13 of Law No 675/1996 More precisely, he/she may
obtain
the confirmation of the existence of the data, their
transmission
and the description of the logic and purposes on which
their
handling is based, their deletion or their being rendered
anonymous, their freezing or up-dating, their correction
or
completion, as well as object, if necessary, to the
handling
of such data The body responsible for the handling of
the data
may handle them only to manage its mailing list for any
possible
communication in relation to future initiatives.
I the undersigned give/do
not give
(please delete where appropriate) my permission for the
handling
of the above-mentioned data, in accordance to what has
been
previously stated
Date Signature
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM
Please type or print clearly the application form
Fill out the application in English
Enclose curriculum vitae and 1 photo
The application, together with the requested
documentation,
must be submitted by 2 February 1998 to:
Director
Scuola Superiore S Anna
via Carducci, 40
56127 PISA (Italy)
Applicants should notify any change of address
The Scuola Superiore S Anna will notify the selected
applicants at latest by 27 February 1998
Selected applicants must confirm their participation
by 9 March 1998
By 9 March 1998 selected applicants are also requested
to pay the registration fee of 200 ECU, free of any bank
transfer charge
Applications not meeting the deadline of 2 February 1998
and/or not fully completed will not be taken into
consideration Applications sent via e-mail will not be
accepted
The Scuola Superiore S Anna is not liable if
applications
are late or missing due to postal errors
The brochure of the Training Course, additional
application
forms (although photocopies are accepted) and any
other information can be requested to:
Secretariat
Training Course for Human Rights Field Officers
Scuola Superiore S Anna
via Carducci, 40 56127 PISA (Italy)
tel: ++39-50-883353 fax: ++39-50-883210
E-mail: mailto:hrcourse@sssup it
Information and application form are also available on:
Web Site: http://www sssup it
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APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 2 FEBRUARY 1998