12 October 2006

OPEN SOCIETY JUSTICE INITIATIVE FELLOWS PROGRAMME


The Open Society Justice Initiative seeks applications for the Justice Initiative Fellows Programme for 2007-2009. The aim of the programme is to support and expand a network of lawyers and activists working internationally on human rights-related issues.

Established in 1996 in partnership with the Central European University in Budapest, the Justice Initiative Fellows Programme has graduated 155 fellows from more than 20 countries. It is a two-year programme of study and practical work experience.

In 2007, a maximum of ten applicants will be selected to participate. Applicants from the following regions are eligible: Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, Africa, East- and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Central/South America.

Applicants must be nominated by a non-governmental organisation (NGO) concerned with human rights. The applicant must demonstrate a strong commitment to human rights, have a university degree and be able to certify a high degree of proficiency in English. Criteria for selection will include the applicant's experience, his/her potential to contribute to the protection and promotion of human rights, and the suitability of the applicant's proposed role with the nominating NGO. Upon selection, Fellows will be required to sign an agreement with the Justice Initiative committing themselves to the programme for two years.

The first year is spent at Central European University, the second in the applicant's home country, working with their nominating NGO.

For more information, visit:
http://www.justiceinitiative.org/activities/lcd/fellows/ceu_fellows
http://www.ceu.hu/legal/osji_prog.html


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