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Call for Applications: 4th Int'l Winter Course ‘Human Rights and Asia 2017’
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2016-08-31
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Call for Applications:
4th International Winter Course ‘Human Rights and Asia 2017’
4th International Winter Course ‘Human Rights and Asia 2017’
The Seoul National University Human Rights Center is pleased to announce its 4th International Winter Course ‘Human Rights and Asia 2017’ to be held on 9–20 January 2017 at Seoul National University (Seoul, Republic of Korea).
It is designed to allow participants to think about the universality of human rights in particular contexts of Asia and to gain a deepened understanding about human rights issues in this region. This 2-week intensive course, taught by prominent human rights experts, offers both general sessions on international human rights norms and human rights protection mechanisms, and thematic sessions on contemporary issues and case studies in Asia.
The 4th International Winter Course ‘Human Rights and Asia 2017’ will provide a unique opportunity to discuss human rights and various contemporary themes such as freedom of expression and democracy, gender/sexuality, enforced disappearance, socio-economic rights, sustainable development, refugees and migrants, and business in the context of Asia.
The course is designed for postgraduate students, researchers, activists, lawyers, and international and national civil servants from all countries of the world who demonstrate a high level of interest in human rights and Asia. The course is taught in English. The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 40 and the participants will be selected in a way to ensure the diversity within participants in terms of professional and academic background, region, and field of interests.
Application Deadline:
■ Applicants applying for a scholarship: Friday, 7 October 2016, 18:00 (Korea Standard Time: GMT +09:00)
■ Self-funded applicants: Friday, 28 October 2016, 18:00 (Korea Standard Time: GMT +09:00)
For more details, go to: http://hrc.snu.ac.kr/en/courses/asia/2017