Izdvojeni oglas: Humanity in Action Call for Application Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo, March 8, 2010
Overview
Humanity in Action is pleased to invite Bosnian university students and
recent graduates to apply for the 2010 summer fellowship programs in
Amsterdam, Berlin and Copenhagen.
The HIA Programs in Europe will run simultaneously from June 3 through July
4, 2010.
Intensive and demanding, the HIA summer fellowship programs bring together
international groups of emerging minority rights leaders to explore
different national histories of discrimination and resistance, as well as
examples of issues affecting different minority groups today.
Each program is highly interdisciplinary, and features daily lectures and
discussions with renowned academics, journalists, politicians, and
activists. There is also a significant number of site visits to government
agencies, non-profit and community organizations, museums, and memorials.
The programs seek to bridge the gap between theory and practice, and
highlight different models of action to remedy injustice.
Since the point of departure in most HIA programs is the Holocaust and
related issues of resistance and remembrance, HIA values immensely the
participation of Bosnian Fellows-who bring an important perspective given
Bosnia's recent history of violence and war.
HIA Bosnian Fellows are expected to participate in the Bosnian Senior
Fellows Association once the summer programs end-and to sustain their
engagement in the issues addressed during the fellowship.
The deadline for applications is April 5th, 2010.
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Eligiblity
Bosnian university students and recent graduates are welcome to apply,
especially those committed to the promotion of human and minority rights,
tolerance, and intercultural understanding.
You are eligible to apply if:
* You are a Bosnian university student (in your second semester of studies
at least) or a recent graduate (no earlier than 2009)
* You are proficient in English and BHS
* You have high university credits/grades
* You possess strong communication skills
* You are knowledgeable about ongoing social, political, and transitional
trends in the country (and issues related to European Union accession)
Please note that short-term exchange students and doctoral students are not
eligible to apply. HIA seeks applicants who are mature, proactive,
self-reliant, experienced in grassroots activism, and comfortable in
intensive group activity and interaction. All majors and academic
disciplines are encouraged to apply.
The date, time, and place for the interviews will be announced on the HIA
website.
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Selection
Admissions to the HIA summer fellowship programs is extremely competitive.
The first selection is made based on the written application, which must
include a curriculum vitae, a personal statement, a response essay, and an
action project proposal. Please note that your application must be submitted
in English. You should give yourself enough time to assemble all the
required application materials before the deadline. Make sure to check the
application instructions and guidelines for further instructions.
Based on the written application, several candidates will be invited for a
personal interview. During the interview, candidates will be evaluated on
the basis of their communication skills, personality traits, and evidence of
leadership potential and academic accomplishments preferably within Bosnian
society.
HIA does not discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, religion, party
affiliation, gender or sexual orientation.
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Costs
HIA covers the costs of accommodation, transportation, meals, and
participation in program activities.
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Program Details
Although the American and the European Programs in Berlin and Warsaw all
promote team research and debate on human rights and social justice in
democratic societies, the scope and focus of these programs differ slightly.
German Program in Berlin
Program Dates: June 3rd through July 4th, 2010
The German Program focuses on historical and contemporary human rights
dilemmas in German society.
During the first few weeks of the program, Fellows meet with academics,
journalists, activists, elected officials, and recognized leaders in human
rights organizations.
In the second half of the program, Fellows develop a simulation game to be
used in human rights education. An active learning process, the simulation
game entails conducting extensive research in small international teams and
engaging in role-play as a group. The larger aim of the simulation game is
to understand the political and social dynamics underlying different
conflict resolution strategies.
Dutch Program in Amsterdam
Program Dates: June 3rd through July 4th, 2010
The starting point of the Dutch Program is the persecution of the Jewish
population during World War II. There are subsequent discussions about
political and social developments after the war, the ways in which Dutch
society treated minorities after 1945, and more specifically, how it deals
with minority populations today. Important areas of debate are slavery,
colonialism, immigration, religion, international relations, Europe and the
United States, refugees, racism, and xenophobia.
During the first three weeks of the program, Fellows meet with recognized
leaders in human rights organizations, politicians, diplomats, journalists,
scholars, and artists. For the rest of the program, teams of two to three
participants conduct research and write a report on a specific topic within
the overall framework of the program. At the end of the program, all papers
are presented before the group.
Dutch Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in a follow-up
program in Washington, DC, in January 2011. Interested Fellows will be
required to fund their participation in this program, though funding may
become available. The Dutch Program brings together 10 Fellows from American
universities, 10 Fellows from Dutch universities and two Bosnian Fellows.
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HIA Obligations and Opportunities: After the Fellowship
Action Projects
As a requirement of participation, Fellows are obligated to conduct a
hands-on outreach initiative-an "Action Project"-in their home communities.
The initiative should reflect the HIA fellowship experience. Upon successful
completion, Fellows are invited to become Senior Fellows and to join the
global HIA network of young advocates.
Professional Fellowship Opportunities
Every year, HIA places more than 50 Senior Fellows in professional
fellowship programs and internships to provide practical experience working
on human and minority rights. Over 230 Senior Fellows have completed
HIA-sponsored internships since 1999. HIA professional fellowship
opportunities include the United States Congress, the European Parliament,
the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, and a wide
variety of grassroots and community organizations in San Francisco.
Bosnian Senior Fellows Association
The Bosnian Senior Fellows Association was founded in 2008 and continues to
be a growing and vibrant organization. Bosnian Senior Fellows were very
active in 2009 and organized a number of events, including dinners hosted by
the Danish and Dutch Ambassadors. In addition, Senior Fellows organized a
program during the Sarajevo Film Festival, which included private
screenings, lectures, and discussions with Bosnian activists. Bosnian Senior
Fellows collaborate with one another in the implementation of their Action
Projects, and are currently looking forward to welcoming new members to
their association.
There are similar Senior Fellows Associations in Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Denmark, France, Germany, Poland, and the United States. These Associations
have developed over the years into a global network of almost 1000 Senior
Fellows worldwide.
