Amnesty International European Institutions Office (EIO), Brussels
8 traineeships
Deadline for application: 6 June 2013

The Amnesty International European Institutions Office (EIO) is offering eight traineeships for ten months, starting from mid-September 2013:
• Asylum and Migration Traineeship
• Business and Human Rights and Roma Inclusion Traineeship
• Fight Discrimination Campaign Traineeship
• Foreign Policy Traineeship (x 2)
• Justice and Home Affairs Traineeship
• Media and Communications Traineeship
• Policy Coordination Traineeship

Trainees will work alongside an Executive Officer and will gain substantial experience of a particular aspect of Amnesty International’s European advocacy and campaigning work.

All information can be found on the Amnesty International EIO-website.

Summer School 2013 on the Rights of the Child
24 - 28 June 2013, Human Rights Law Centre of the University of Nothingham (UK)

The objective of this exciting programme is to consider issues concerning the rights of the child that are a matter of current legal, political and societal debate, both internationally and comparatively. These include violence against children, child participation, child poverty, andchild rights monitoring and advocacy.

The Summer School will devote sessions to international and regional child rights law, including the work of the international courts and treaty monitoring bodies mandated to consider violations of the rights of the child.

The Summer School is a highly interactive event in which all participants will be encouraged to be fully involved. The training methods include Q and A and group exercises. The working language for the Summer School will be English. All participants receive an extensive electronic file of resource materials. The Summer School faculty are all highly experienced international experts on child rights, with backgrounds in advocacy, research and practice.

Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels
One PhD scholarship and one Postdoctoral scholarship in Human Rights Law
Deadline for application: 31 May 2013

PhD scholarship
Within the framework of an interdisciplinary research project coordinated by the Centre on Migration, Asylum and Multiculturalism (MAM-ULB), the Perelman Centre for Legal Philosophy and the Legal Section of the Institute for European Studies (ULB) offer one PhD scholarship in Human Rights Law.

The interdisciplinary research project (ARC – Action de Recherche Concertée) 'Under the Paradigm of the Merit and the Cultural Conformity. The New Integration and Migration Policies in Europe' is coordinated by Andrea Rea and Dirk Jacobs (Social Sciences, GERME), Emmanuelle Bribosia (Law, Institute for European Studies) and Isabelle Rorive (Law, Perelman Centre), Assaad Azzi and Laurent Licata (Unity of Social Psychology), Benoît Pilet (Political Science, CEVIPOL), Gilles Van Hamme (Geography, IGEAT).

The topic of the PhD relates to the paradoxical use of the equality principle in antidiscriminatory and integration policies. Detailed information about this project can be found here.

Duration of the contract: 4 years (1 October 2013 – 30 September 2017), one year contract, renewable three times.
Place: Brussels, Perelman Centre for Legal Philosophy and Institute for European Studies.
Salary: PhD grant of ca. €1,700/month.

Requirements
• Master in Law (120 ECTS), granting admission to a PhD in Law.
• Excellent skills in French and very good skills in English (written and oral).
• A diploma in another field than law (philosophy, sociology, political science) will be considered as an asset.
• Experience in human rights law (e.g. research activity or internship) will be considered as an asset.

Tasks
• Completion of a PhD.
• Participation in the research activities of the centres (e.g. participation in seminars, international conferences, presentation of papers).
• Contribution to administrative tasks.

How to apply
Interested applicants are invited to send the following documents to Mrs Sylvie Riche at sriche@ulb.ac.be (cc: irorive@ulb.ac.be, ebribo@ulb.ac.be):
• A letter of application
• Your CV
• A writing sample in French and/or English (published or unpublished material)
by 31 May 2013, 23:59 CET.

Procedure
Selected candidates will be interviewed in Brussels on Monday 10 June 2013. If necessary, a second round of interviews will take place on Thursday 13 June 2013. For additional information, please contact prof. E. Bribosia at ebribo@ulb.ac.be and prof. I. Rorive at irorive@ulb.ac.be.


Postdoctoral scholarship
Within the framework of the Inter-University Attraction Pole project 'The Global Challenge of Human Rights Integration: Toward a Users’ Perspective', the Perelman Centre for Legal Philosophy and the Legal Section of the Institute for European Studies (ULB) offer one Postdoctoral scholarship in Human Rights Law.

This research project departs from the observation that both rights holders and duty bearers in human rights law are confronted with a multitude of provisions differing in scope, focus, legal force and level of governance. This non-hierarchical accumulation of provisions has resulted in a complex and uncoordinated legal architecture that might hamper effective human rights protection. In this context, the core research objective of the proposed network is the study of human rights as an integrated body of law from a user perspective.

This project is coordinated by several professors in five different Belgian and one Dutch university: Eva Brems (UGent), Dirk Voorhoof (UGent), Yves Haeck (UGent), Koen De Feyter (UA), Paul De Hert (VUB), Stefaan Smis (VUB), Sébastien Van Drooghenbroeck (FUSL), Emmanuelle Bribosia (ULB) & Isabelle Rorive (ULB), Barbara Oomen (Utrecht University).

For more information on the HRI project which started in October 2012, visit the project website of (in particular work packages 1, 2, 3 and 6).

Duration of the contract: 2 years, starting on 1 October 2013 (1 year, renewable one time).
Place: Brussels, Perelman Centre for Legal Philosophy and Institute for European Studies.
Salary: Post doc. grant of ca. €2,200/month.

Requirements
• PhD in law.
• Excellent language skills in English and in French (written and oral).
• A diploma in philosophy, sociology or political sciences will be considered as an asset.
• Experience in human rights law will be considered as an asset.

In addition, the position is subject to the following conditions:
• Between 1 October 2010 and 30 September 2013, the time of residence in Belgium should not exceed 24 months.
• Between 1 October 2010 and 30 September 2013, no principal activity should have been carried out in Belgium for more than 24 months.
• Prior postdoctoral grants in Belgian universities should not exceed 36 months

Tasks
• Research activities within the scope of the HRI project and contribution to collective research.
• Organisation of an international conference (May 2014) and PhD seminars.
• Contribution to administrative tasks and coordination with other HRI partners.

How to apply
Interested applicants are invited to send the following documents to Mrs Sylvie Riches at riche@ulb.ac.be (cc: irorive@ulb.ac.be, ebribo@ulb.ac.be):
• A letter of application
• Your CV
• A writing sample in English and/or French (published material)
by 31 May 2013, 23:59 CET.

Procedure
Selected candidates will be interviewed in Brussels on Monday 10 June 2013. If necessary, a second round of interviews will take place on Thursday 13 June 2013. For additional information, please contact prof. E. Bribosia at ebribo@ulb.ac.be and prof. I. Rorive at irorive@ulb.ac.be.

Privacy International (PI), London
Policy Officer
Deadline for application: 31 May 2013

Privacy International (PI) was founded in 1990 and has active associates and networks in 47 countries. Its mission is to defend the right to privacy across the world, and to fight unlawful surveillance and other intrusions into private life by governments and corporations.

The vision of Privacy International is a world in which privacy is protected by governments, respected by corporations and cherished by individuals. PI believes that technological developments should strengthen, rather than undermine, the right to a private life, and that everyone’s personal information and communications must be carefully safeguarded, regardless of nationality, religion, personal or economic status.

Privacy International is currently recruiting a Policy Officer.

The role of the Policy Officer is to work with the Legal Officer and Head of Research as part of the Big Brother Incorporated project to raise the profile and understanding of issues related to the export of surveillance technology in the UK and internationally. The Policy Officer will also coordinate an international campaign for introducing export controls on surveillance technology.

The Big Brother Incorporated project investigates the international trade in surveillance technology, with a particular focus on the flow of products from Western countries to repressive regimes intent on using them as tools of political control. The project's objectives are:
• To raise worldwide awareness of the dangers of surveillance technologies and the ethical failures of the surveillance industry.
• To ensure that export controls are put in place in Europe and the US to restrict the sale of surveillance technologies to repressive regimes.
• To seek redress for those who have suffered harm as a result of Western-manufactured surveillance technologies.

Human Rights Watch (HRW) Brussels Office
Internship International Justice Program
Deadline for application: 1 June 2013

Human Rights Watch (HRW) is one of the world’s leading independent organizations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights. By focusing international attention where human rights are violated, Human Rights Watch gives voice to the oppressed and hold oppressors accountable for their crimes. Through rigorous, objective investigations and strategic, targeted advocacy Human Rights Watch builds intense pressure for action and raise the cost of human rights abuse. For more than 30 years, Human Rights Watch has worked tenaciously to lay the legal and moral groundwork for deep-rooted change and has fought to bring greater justice and security to people around the world.

The International Justice (IJ) Program of Human Rights Watch (HRW) advises and operationalizes HRW’s activities on a range of issues relating to accountability in international criminal fora, devises strategies to obtain justice, and produces written materials to implement those strategies.

The Brussels Office of Human Rights Watch has a opening for International Justice Program intern.

Human Rights Centre, Ghent University, Belgium
Doctoral Researcher

Job description

The Human Rights Centre of Ghent University is currently accepting applications for a doctoral researcher. This is a 4-year position starting on 1 October 2013. The researcher will be working under the supervision of prof. Eva Brems. She/he will be conducting research on 'regulating divergence within the multilayered human rights sytem: identifying the tools'. This research is situated within an Interuniversity Attraction Pole (IAP) project on 'The Global Challenge of Human Rights Integration: Toward a Users' Perspective'. More information on the project can be obtained from prof. Brems (eva.brems@ugent.be).

European Union Advisory Group to the Republic of Armenia (EUAG), Yerevan, Armenia
Policy Advisor on Human Rights
Deadline for application: 9 May 2013

Background

The EU Advisory Group supports the Republic of Armenia in the implementation of its reform agenda and the development of its international commitments. The Group provides tailored policy advice on legal, security, democratic, economic and institutional issues to the Armenian Presidency and other institutions.

Strengthening respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in Armenia, in compliance with international commitments undertaken by Armenia, has been identified as a priority in the cooperation between Armenia and the European Union.

Armenia became the first country to which the European Commission deployed a team of high-level advisors to support reform efforts and ENP Action Plan implementation. Together with national experts they provide a balanced mix of policy, legal and institutional advice based on the EU’s and member states’ know-how and best practices.

The EU Advisory Group is currently employing a Policy Advisor on Human Rights.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Brussels
Legal Intern
Deadline for application: 13 May 2013

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is currently seeking an intern to start immediately in May.

Description
The proposed internship lasts for a period of six months and is unpaid. The intern will participate in the various activities of the Legal Unit of the Regional Representation for Western Europe and will be responsible for drafting an overview of asylum and statelessness considerations in Belgium and Luxembourg.

Qualifications
A Masters degree in law is essential. Previous relevant experience in refugee matters or human rights preferred.

Essential
Excellent research skills, excellent drafting skills in French (native speaker) and English (near perfect), with a working knowledge of Dutch (understanding);
 
How to apply
Your CV and covering letter should be sent by 13 May 2013 to belbr@unhcr.org, mentioning in the subject 'Legal Unit Internship May 2013'.

Irish Centre for Human Rights, National University of Ireland Galway
Two Doctoral Scholarships
Deadline for application: 31 May 2013

The Irish Centre for Human Rights at the National University of Ireland Galway is one of the world's premier university-based institutions for the study of human rights and humanitarian law. Since its establishment, the Centre has developed a global reputation for excellence in the field of human rights teaching, research and advocacy, which has enabled the institution to attract high quality students to its acclaimed LLM programmes and to build a thriving community of doctoral researchers. The Centre has a proven record in successfully implementing projects dealing with international human rights law and humanitarian law. It regularly hosts prestigious international conferences and symposoia and has an outstanding research and publication record.

The Irish Centre for Human Rights is currently accepting applications for two Doctoral Scholarships. Applications are sought from students who intend to pursue doctoral level research on topics related to either:
• Freedom of expression
• The United Nations architecture for the protection of human rights

Summer Schools Programme 2013 at the Irish Centre for Human Rights, NUI Galway

The Irish Center for Human Rights offers 3 summer schools programmes in 2013:

• The International Criminal Court summer school (17 - 21 June 2013)

• Summer School in Cinema, Human Rights and Advocacy (27 June - 6 July 2013)
• Summer School on Human Rights, Migration and Globalization (8 -12 July 2013)

The Charter of fundamental rights of the European Union in practice
Seminar organised by the Academy of European Law (ERA) in cooperation with the Faculty of Advocates
3 - 4 June 2013, Edingburgh

Objective

This seminar will provide practical training to legal practitioners on the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. It is part of a project co-financed by the European Commission consisting of eight decentralised seminars spread across the EU. This seminar will focus on the Charter's application to criminal law.

Key topics
• Legal nature of the Charter
• The relevance of the Charter for the national legal order
• Application of the Charter to the United Kingdom
• Content and scope of the Charter
• Hints on application and interpretation of the Charter
• Relationship with the European Convention of Human Rights and other human rights provision

Speakers
Jodie Blackstock, Barrister; Director of Criminal and EU Justice Policy, JUSTICE, London
Filippo Fontanelli, Lecturer in Law, University of Surrey
Patrick Hodge, Lord Hodge, Justice Nominate of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, London (invited)
Suzanne Kingston, Barrister; Lecturer, School of Law, University College Dublin

Interactive methodology
• Case studies on the scope and the applicability of the Charter
• Workshop on substantive application of Charter provisions

Who should attend?
Legal professionals interested in application of the Charter in practical terms, in particular lawyers in private practice wishing to apply the Charter provisions to a case before a court.

Registration
The registration fee is €280.
In order to register, you first need to create an ERA-account.

Call for applications for the XII Edition of the Master of Arts in Human Rights and Conflict Management 2013-2014, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa (Italy)
Deadline for application: 17 October 2013

The Master of Arts in Human Rights and Conflict Management at the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna is designed to provide students from different cultures and backgrounds with a deep understanding of the linkages between human rights and conflict management theory and practice. The curriculum, which is strongly field-oriented, prepares participants for working with NGOs, governments, aid agencies, the UN system and regional organisations as well as operating in the context of complex emergencies and joint operations.

International Rescue Committee Belgium (IRC), Brussels
Advocacy and Policy Internship
Deadline for application: 19 April 2013

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading global humanitarian and post-conflict development organisation, working with people and communities affected by conflicts and natural disasters in more than 40 countries around the world. International Rescue Committee Belgium asbl-vzw represents the IRC’s global network in Belgium. Established in 2001, IRC Belgium carries out policy and advocacy work, provides technical support to IRC programmes in the field, and raises funds to support those affected by conflict and disaster.

The IRC is looking for an Advocacy and Policy Intern for the Brussels office.

Privacy International, London
Research Officer
Deadline for application: 7 May 2013

Privacy International (PI) is one of the world’s leading privacy organisations. It was founded in 1990 and has active associates in over 20 countries. Its mission is to defend the right to privacy across the world, and to fight unlawful surveillance and other intrusions into private life by governments and corporations.

The vision of Privacy International is a world in which privacy is protected by governments, respected by corporations and cherished by individuals. We believe that technological developments should strengthen, rather than undermine, the right to a private life, and that everyone’s personal information and communications must be carefully safeguarded, regardless of nationality, religion, personal or economic status.

Privacy International is currently recruiting a Research Officer.

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Warsaw (Poland)
Human Rights Adviser
Deadline for application: 25 April 2013

The Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is the principal institution of the OSCE responsible for the human dimension. ODIHR is active throughout the OSCE area in the fields of election observation, democratic development, human rights, tolerance and non-discrimination and the rule of law.

In accordance with the mandate of ODIHR, the Human Rights Department (HRD) is assisting participating States in fulfilling their obligations to protect and promote human rights and fundamental freedoms. Areas of work covered by the Department include monitoring and analysis of human rights developments in the OSCE area and the provision of expertise and technical assistance to enhance compliance with human dimension commitments; supporting the development of effective human rights education and capacity building; enhancing the protection of human rights while countering terrorism; addressing the relationship between human rights, gender and the security sector; and emphasizing human rights aspects of combating trafficking in human beings. 

The HRD is recruiting a Human Rights Adviser