We are an organisation established in 1989 by the members of the Helsinki Committee in Poland.
Our mission is - the development of the human liberties and rights culture, both domestically and abroad.
Since 2007 we have Consultative Status with the United Nation's Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
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- International Summer School on Human Rights
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19th International Summer School on Human Rights
We are pleased to inform you that the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights is organizing the 19th International Summer School on Human Rights. The School will be held in Warsaw-Miedzeszyn, Poland, between 21 and 28 June 2008.
The School is intended for human rights activists, university teachers and representatives of the institutions from all levels of public administration dealing with human rights issues from Central, Eastern European and CIS countries. We are sorry to inform that our offer is limited in scope only to those who have not yet participated in our Summer or Winter Schools. The program is open to university graduates or last-year university students. Our programme combines lectures and workshops on the historical and philosophical background of human rights, domestic and international systems of human rights protection as well as applicability of rights of primary importance. (See attached programme). The lectures will be given by renown professors, university teachers and experts in the field of human rights and international law. English and Russian are the working languages of our Summer School. Ability to communicate freely in one of the above is required. The programme and application form are in the attachment.
Participants (65 people all together) will be selected by a selection committee on a competitive basis. Out of 65 participants 35 can attend a School free of charge. The following expenses will be covered:
- international round-trip travel expenses (train, bus or in exceptional situation air),
- accommodation in double rooms and meals during the course.
The other 30 people may participate in the School under the condition that they cover the expenses themselves (according to what is stated in the application form).
Lectures and workshops, translation of classes, educational materials, medical insurance while on the territory of Poland are free of charge to all participants provided that they attend all classes.
Visa expenses, domestic travel expenses within participants' countries and accommodation and meals while on travel will not be covered.
Should you be interested in our offer please submit an application pack consisting of:
- application form
- one-page curriculum vitae
- reference letter from your organization/employer
Please send the application pack by e-mail at 19summer@hfhrpol.waw.pl or mail to:
Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights
11 Zgoda str. 00‑018 Warsaw, POLAND
Closing date for the Summer School applications is 20 February 2008. Only complete applications containing all required information will be eligible for admission.
Both successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by 15 May 2008.