National Seminar on Working Women in Unorganized Sector in India: Issues and Challenges, NUWUSI-2020

Date of seminar – 20th and 21st January 2020

Organised by – Department of Economics Arya Mahila Post Graduate College (Admitted to the Privileged of Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi) Chetganj, Varanasi (UP)

Theme

According to the National sample survey 2005, the contribution of female workers in the unorganized sector in 96% and they contribute around 20% in the GDP of India. Indian working women constitute nearly half of the total working population and their economic status is still low particularly of those who are engaged in the the informal sector or unorganized sector such as home industry, self employment, small units, agriculture, labor on construction sites etc. The major aspects of working women in unorganized sector include the terms and condition of employment, job security, earnings, social security perquisites, retirement benefits etc., and they are in a disadvantageous position. Some steps have been taken by the India government both at the national and the state level, to protect the rights of working women in the unorganized sector. Therefore, there is an urgent need to focus on and discuss the problems of working women in the unorganized sector. Thus, this national seminar is organised to highlighting the socio-economic condition of of working women in an unorganized sector and to develop the toolkit for improvement and implementation of government policy regarding the health, safety and overall well-being of working women in the unorganized sector.

Sub-Themes of the Seminar

1. Changing pattern of Indian working women in the unorganized sector.
2. The socio-economic condition of Indian women in the unorganized sector.
3. Social security of Indian women working in the unorganized sector.
4. Differences in-service conditions of Indian working women of the organized sector and unorganized sector such as pay disparities, working environment etc.
5. Contribution of Indian working women in different unorganized sector such as agriculture, manufacturing, services etc.
6. Health, safety, and well-being of Indian women working in the unorganized sector.
7. Labor laws of central and state government for the working woman’s in the unorganized sector.

Submission of the Papers

The abstract of paper should not be more than 300 words and the full-length paper should not exceed 6000 words.The submission should be in Microsoft word only, written in A4 single-column format, 1.5 line spacing and normal margins, using the font “Times New Roman” in 12 point size.Keep the layout of the text as simple as possible. References cited in the text should conform to the style used by the American Psychological Association.

1. The paper should be original, unpublished and plagiarism free.
2. Paper should be typed in Times New Roman font for English and for Hindi Kriti Dev 10 font.
3. The abstract and full paper should have the author’s name, designation, and affiliation along with e-mail Id and Mobile Number.
4. The full paper must be enclosed with filled in the registration form.
5. The abstract / full paper must be submitted through e-mail only nswusi2020@gmail.com.
6. The peer-reviewed accepted papers presented in the seminar shall be published in the ISBN book of the reputed publisher.

Poster Presentation:

Send your abstract of research paper to be presented in Poster Session of the seminar and show your research work to the delegates throughout the seminar days. The dimension of the poster is vertical height 120 cm and horizontal width 80 cm, the poster will be placed vertically.

Best poster will be selected and awarded.

Important Dates:

• Last date of submission of abstract (through email) : 05th January 2020
• Paper acceptance communication (through email) : 08th January 2020
• Submission of full paper (through email) : 15th January 2020
• Submission of Registration Form along with registration fees (through email) : 18th January 2020

For further details contact to:

• Dr. Manju Banik – 9415390721
• Dr. Namita Gupta – 7905638286
• Dr. G.K. Sinha – 945348400

About the college

Arya Mahila P.G. College, founded and managed by Shri Arya Mahila Mahaparishad was established in 1956 by the efforts of Smt. Vidya Devi Ji, an able disciple of Shri gyananad Maharaj Ji who laid the foundation of Bharat Dharma Mahamandal to promote the cause of women in the field of education and to preserve India culture and human values.

Arya Mahila P.G. College is accredited Grade “A” by NAAC and College with Potential for Excellence by UGC, New Delhi. The College provides higher education in several courses at Graduate, Post Graduate and Research level in the field of Arts, Social Science, B.Ed. and Commerce.

Department of Economics

The department of Economics was established in the year 1956 with the undergraduate course. Apart from imparting the knowledge of economics to the students, the department is also functioning to develop professional skills among the students and encourage them to pursue a career in economics. As the subject has great relevance and inter-disciplinary importance, the faculty members are engaged in updating students with the changing Economic scenario worldwide. The Department runs Under Graduate, Post Graduate courses in economics and provides adequate research facilities to its Research Scholars.

About Varanasi

Varanasi, or Benaras, (also known as Kashi) is one of the oldest living citiesin the world. Varanasi’s Prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrevealed. Mark Twain, the English author and literature, who was enthralled by the legend and sanctity of Benaras, once wrote: “Benaras is older than history, older tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together.”

The land of Varanasi (Kashi) has been the ultimate pilgrimage spot for Hindus for ages. Hindus believe that one who is graced to die on the land of Varanasi would attain salvation and freedom from the cycle of birth and re-birth. Adobe of Lord Shiva and Parvati, the origins of Varanasi are yet unknown. The Ganges in Varanasi is believed to have the power to wash away the sins of the mortals.

How to reach Varanasi

Varanasi is well connected by road, rail and air, the city offers convenient and comfortable travelling options to and from other cities of India. Several airlines operate the flights from LBS Airport, Babatpur which is 20 k from Varanasi City. Varanasi is an important and major rail junction. The city is served by trains from all metros and major cities across the country. The venue is about 20 Km from Varanasi airport, 1 km from Varanasi Junction railway station, and 15 Km from Din Dayal Upadhyay (DDU) railway station.

Registration Fee:

Payment could be made “online” through- NEFT/RTGS/IMPS/UPI/PhonePe/Google Pay/Paytm at

• Bank Name : State Bank of India
• Account Holder : NSWUSI-2020
• Branch : IMS, BHU
• Account no. : 38996640195
• IFSC Code :SBIN0010178

After deposition of fee counter slip/ fee slip/ transaction number must be shared on the following email Id nuwusi2020@gmail.com. Demand Draft can be made in favor of NSWUSI-2020 payable at Varanasi.

Delegate Registration

Early bird Registration of Faculty/ Teachers Up to 18th January 2020 – Rs. 800/-

On spot Registration of Faculty/ Teachers – Rs.1000/-

Early bird Registration of Research Scholars/ Students up to 18th January 2020 – Rs. 500/-

On spot Registration of Research scholars/ Students -Rs. 600/-

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GNLU Online Course: Diploma in Intellectual Property – Law and Management

GNLU Online Course: Diploma in Intellectual Property – Law and Management

Gujarat National Law University [GNLU] has launched the ninth batch of India’s first ever – Diploma Programme in Intellectual Property: Law and Management with Enhelion as its technology partner. The year long diploma will focus on all the aspects of Intellectual Property Law and Management. In today’s day and age, it is very important for individuals to understand the nuances of Intellectual Property and how it can be used as an asset for the benefit of an organization/company.

Who Can Pursue?

This course will be essential for all lawyers, business managers, businessmen, students of law and business, who in their day to day affairs would be dealing with Intellectual Property.

Duration of the Course: 1 Year.

IMPORTANT DATES: Last date to apply for this course is 15^th May, 2018. Registrations Open on a first come first serve basis.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Minimum: 10 plus 2 pass, He/she can also be a part of any university.
• Any professional is also eligible for applying to this course.

 

Documents required [To be uploaded online]:

• 10th Class Pass certificate [photocopy will also do]
• 12th Class Marksheet [photocopy will also do]
• Scanned Copy of your signature
• Scanned ID Proof [photocopy will also do]
• Scanned Copy of your Passport Size photograph
• Undergraduate certificate [if applicable] [photocopy will also do]
• Post graduate certificate [if applicable] [photocopy will also do]

 

FEES:

Course Fee: Rs. 19500/-  [For Indian Students]

Note:

• Candidates applying for the course are instructed to verify eligibility criteria before registering for the course.
• Admission of ineligible candidates shall be cancelled and Rs. 200/- shall be deducted from the fees paid before processing refund.

 

PAYMENT PROCEDURE:

Online payment through Bill Desk payment gateway. Students are requested to click on the Join Now button for payment. Bill Desk is an online payment gateway, used by GNLU for fee collection.

 

CONTACT:

For any queries, you may write to onlinecourses@gnlu.ac.in

Registration & Payment Link.

For more details about the course – Click Here.

 

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LEGAL BRIEFCASE A Course By All India Law Students Federation (AILSF) at School of Law, GD Goenka University

LEGAL BRIEFCASE A Course By All India Law Students Federation (AILSF) at School of Law, GD Goenka University

Preparing Law Students for Tomorrow!!

 

All India Law Students Federation (AILSF) presents a Course- LEGAL BRIEFCASE, for the Law Students all across the Country.  The Course is hosted by School of Law, GD Goenka University.

 

 It’s a great opportunity for the students to connect with Mentors and Experts in Legal Industry to shape their future. The Pool of Mentors include the legal Stalwarts with unmatched domain knowledge.  A week long (3^rd – 10^th June) Course aims at inculcating practical skills like Legal writing, Research, Advocacy, Communication, Analytical and Critical thinking. This event is a golden opportunity to network with Wizards of Law and to learn about various Career Options available in Law.

 

Venue: School of Law, GD Goenka University, Sohna Road, Gurgaon, Haryana-122103

Moderator: Advocate Avani Bansal, Supreme Court of India

Last date for application: 6^th May 2018 {Special offer for Early Birds}

Final Selection List (+Waiting List): 13^th May 2018 (5 pm)

Payment for Final List Applicants: 19^th May 2018 (5 pm)

 

 

For Registration Form Click the Link Below-

 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehgDWYtA8K9hHRn7mN8MXlVVFNcBC6naSoIGg5JBvJuu1bzg/viewform

 

For Further Queries Contact-

Ms. Shikha Dhandharia

Assistant Professor

Coordinator- Internship & Placement Committee

School of Law, G D Goenka University Sohna Road, Gurgaon 122103  Haryana, India Contact: +91-124-3315900 Ext. 4098

Mobile: +91-8586022746​

 

 

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IIT Dhanbad’s Course on Role of E-sensors in Water & Air Quality Monitoring.

Access to clean water and air is indispensable to human life. Yet, managing this access in an efficient and effective way is an immensely complex challenge. The current paradigm for environmental quality evaluation relies on a few fixed air and water quality monitoring stations for large areas.

This Short term course invites some experts to talk about the state-of-the-art and future trends in development and eventual deployment of low-cost, low power, autonomous wireless sensor networks to provide a fine-grained view of several critical water and air quality metrices over large geographic areas (cities, rivers, watersheds etc.).

The short term course will include presentation and discussion session.

Topics to be Covered:

• Spectral indices for water quality monitoring.
• Application and use of different sensor for water quality monitoring.
• Application and use of different sensor for air quality monitoring.
• Maintenance of Environmental sensor.
• IoT(Internet for Things) based solution for environmental quality evaluation and management.
• Design and development of specialty sensors for catering the needs of environmental application.
• Use of e-sensors for a plethora of types of measurements such as temperature, particle counting, electric current, humidity and pH measurements

Eligibility:

Participants from R&D Organizations / Faculties, Research Scholars and Technical Staffs Members of Universities, Institutes and AICTE approved engineering colleges.

Date :- 22th – 24th June, 2017.

Registration:

Participants from R&D Organizations / Faculties and Technical Staffs Members of Universities, Institutes and AICTE approved engineering colleges: Rs. 12000.

The payment in the form of account payee Demand Draft drawn in favor of “Registrar, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM)” payable at SBI, ISM Campus Branch, Dhanbad (Branch Code – 1641) or in the form of electronic payment:

A/C holder: Registrar, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad
Bank Name: Canara Bank Seraidhela, Dhanbad
Branch Code: 0986,
A/C No.:0986101009746,
IFSC: CNRB00009746

A duly filled registration form along with Demand Draft or e-payment slip should be sent to any of the coordinators on or before 20th June 2017 by COURIER /SPEED POST.

Participation fees for: PhD students (from other institute) is Rs. 6000, B.Tech and M.Tech students (from other institute) is Rs.3000. While IIT(ISM) students will pay Rs. 500 as participation fees.

Scanned copy of the filled-in registration form should be sent by email. Certificates will be issued only after the completion of the program.

For further information :- ece-sanjiv-raghubansi-25-27-may-2017

online course on Corporate Social Responsibility

A properly implemented Corporate Social responsibility concept can bring along a variety of competitive advantages, such as enhanced access to capital and markets, increased sales and profits, operational cost savings, improved productivity and quality, efficient human resource base, improved brand image and reputation, enhanced customer loyalty, better decision-making, and risk management processes.

This course will prove extremely helpful for Students & Professionals from Legal & Managerial backgrounds. The purpose of this certificate Course is to provide the learner with an experience-based, integrative exposure to this emerging and dynamic field of business practice. The purpose of this Certificate Course is to provide students, Lawyers, NGOs, International Organizations and Governments who are currently involved or would like to get involved in Corporate Social Responsibility, an experience-based, integrative exposure to this emerging and dynamic field of business practice.

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IMPORTANT DATES

New Batch is Starting from June 20, 2017

Last Date to Register is June 21, 2017

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COURSE OBJECTIVES

To discuss the role of corporate social responsibility as an essential feature of corporate policy.

To underscore the vital role of CSR in India.

To delve into the inter-relationship between the Government and corporate bodies in the

particular context of education in India.

To discuss in detail the Companies Act, 2013 which mandates corporate social responsibility for companies with a prescribed turnover or net profit as provided in the Act.

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TEACHING METHODOLOGY

This e-Learning course provides participants with

(a) compulsory reading materials;

(b) additional reading materials;

(c) bibliography of references

(d) external links to internet resources;

(e) a quiz at the end of the course to test the understanding, and also for the purpose of final assessment

(f) online Group discussions on relevant topics, problems; are also a part of the course structure.

This course schedules an involvement of 40-hours over a period of 8- weeks and provides the participants with a number of articles which reflect their social and economic surroundings, particularly. Along with this, case studies and analysis upon those are offered too. By the end of this course, the aim is to generate better understanding among students on the issues relating to the need for CSR. They should also be competent enough to explain alternative definitions, their strengths and limitations.

There is a quiz at the end of the course which intends to help the learners self-assess their level of command. Learners who obtain a final score of 50% or more, will be awarded a certificate of completion.

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The course aims to address the needs of professionals in private companies, Students (U.G and P.G), Lawyers, NGOs, International Organizations and Governments.

Eligibility Criteria: Appearing Graduates/Graduates/ Post Graduates in any field/Corporate Employees/NGO Professionals/ Government Employees

Selection procedure: Admissions open and will be on first come first serve basis.

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COURSE INSTRUCTORS

1. Andreia Dobrescu, Assistant teacher Romanian-American University,  School of Law

2. Dr Ali Khaled Ali Qtaishat, Assistant Professor, Legal Consultant, District Manager, World Mediation Center

3. Dr EnasQutieshat, Deputy Dean, Faculty of Law Philadelphia University Amman, Jordan

4. Dr MetodiHadji-Janev, Assistant Professor, International Law Goce Delcev University, Republic of Macedonia

5. Niteesh Kumar Upadhyay Founder http://www.knowledgesteez.com

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COURSE FEES: RS. 2800 ONLY 

COURSE DURATION: 1 MONTH

to register visit :  https://rostrumlegal.com/course/corporate-social-responsibility/

https://rostrumlegal.com/course/corporate-social-responsibility/

Post Graduate Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution – (PGDADR)” @ GNLU

GNLU is introducing new course, namely “Post Graduate Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution – (PGDADR)”, commencing from this academic year, 2017-18.

About The Course:

The Course seeks to introduce students and professionals to study of Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms which attempts to understand the implementation of different modes and tactics to resolve the conflicts, disputes and differences. The objective of this course is to inspire a new generation Professionals from any discipline to rethink traditional approach to resolve conflicts. Grounded in dispute resolution theory, the P.G. Diploma course combines solid theoretical grounding, broad multidisciplinary training and opportunities for individual to study and develop skills towards resolutions. The aim of this course is to provide an opportunity for in-depth and high-profile study of international dispute settlement mechanisms from a comprehensive range of perspectives. The course covers contemporary issues, themes and subjects, including private and public international law, and probes into today’s relevant fields, such as Commercial Arbitration, Investment Arbitration, WTO dispute settlement mechanism, proceedings before the international institutions and tribunals like ICC, LCIA, PCA etc.

Duration Of Course:

One Year Full-time Course. (Eight months for teaching and Four months for research) – 2017-18

The Curriculum Includes:

• Two Clinical Papers (two training programmes, mock advocacy and research presentations)
• Weekly tutorials
• Conference on Dispute Settlement Mechanism during semester interval
• Career events (Optional)

Eligibility Criteria for Admission:

Any Candidate with Bachelor’s Degree (12+3/ 12+5) from any recognised university from India or abroad is eligible to apply.

Link may be followed for detail of the said course. 

https://www.gnlu.ac.in/pgdadr. php 

For any query, kindly contact to Course coordinator. – on email ID pgdadr@gnlu.ac.in

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA COURSE ON CONSUMER LAW @NUJS, Kolkata

This PG Diploma Course aims to offer a comprehensive coverage of laws, policy on consumer protection and consumer concerns in the era of globalization in the context of India. It will cover international development on consumer law, common law, different statutory laws and regulatory authorities dealing with the subject of consumer protection in India. Consumer Protection Act will be discussed in great details including the jurisprudence developed by Supreme Court of India and National Commission. Moreover the courses will also introduce to the participants to the emerging issues in consumer law e.g. ‘unfair and anti-competitive rules’; ‘false and mis-leading advertisements’, ‘on-line consumer protection’, ‘food safety’, ‘ADR’, ‘investor education’ etc.

The course will be offered in academic year 2017 and will be taught in ‘Distance Education Mode”. The PG Diploma course will be spread over two semesters and there will be 30 hours of contact classes in every semester. Contact classes will be scheduled in the month of April and August of the academic year for a week and exams will be conducted in June and December over the First weekend. Results will be published in July and December..

download form:  http://www.nujs.edu/downloads/pgdiploma-consumerlaw2017-applicationform.pdf

Download course details : http://www.nujs.edu/downloads/pgdiploma-consumerlaw2017.pdf

Gujarat National Law University offers various online Diploma programmes

Diploma Programmes by Gujarat National Law University – www.gnluonline.ac.in

Gujarat National Law University launches its biannual registrations for its popular diploma programmes. This time around, the university has launched 4 diploma programmes in 1) Sports Law, 2)Intellectual Property, 3) Internet Law [Cyber Law] and 4) Entrepreneurship Management & Corporate Laws. Apart from the diploma programmes, GNLU has also launched two certificate programmes in: a) Contract Drafting and b) Legislative Drafting. The registrations have already begun for the next round of admissions. Courses will begin in the month of January with the first online lectures taking place in the month of February for all courses except Legislative Drafting. The classes for the Legislative Drafting course will begin in the month of January itself.

 

Gujarat National Law University offers the following programmes:

1. For Diploma programme in Intellectual Property – Law & Management, please click on

http://www.gnluonline.ac.in/co urse/view_details.php?id=3

2. For Diploma programme in Internet Law  & Policy, please click on

http://www.gnluonline.ac.in/co urse/view_details.php?id=2

3. For Diploma programme in Advanced Entrepreneurship Management and Corporate Laws, please click on

http://www.gnluonline.ac.in/co urse/view_details.php?id=4#

4. For Diploma in Sports Laws, please click on

http://www.gnluonline.ac.in/co urse/view_details.php?id=18

5. For Certificate Programme in Contract Drafting

http://www.gnluonline.ac.in/co urse/view_details.php?id=17

6. For Certificate Programme in Legislative Drafting

http://www.gnluonline.ac.in/co urse/view_details.php?id=16

How are we different from others? – People behind the programmes

The practical knowledge that you will be getting is far more than what you get in your day-to-day classroom teaching. All the three programmes that GNLU brings to you are unique and will stand out from the rest in terms of content, which is prepared by learned academicians and practicing lawyers who have work experience of more than 40 years.

JOIN NOW  – [LAST DATE TO REGISTER: 15th December 2016]

Payment of fee will confirm your place in the diploma programme.

The following documents have to be uploaded on the online registration form [By 1st January 2017] – [if you do not have any of these documents, please email us at iptb@gnlu.ac.in]

•      10th Class Pass certificate,
•      12th Class Marksheet,
•      Scanned Copy of your signature
•      Scanned ID Proof
•      Scanned Copy of your Passport Size photograph
•      Undergraduate certificate [if applicable]
•      Post graduate certificate [if applicable]

Advantages of our Diploma Programmes

•      Continuous live online lectures that are recorded for future access to all enrolled students
•      Hours of Pre recorded lectures available for access
•      Course developed by learned academicians and practicing lawyers
•      Study at your own pace
•      Audio Video Presentations along with Electronic material, which can be printed for references
•      Focus on real life case study examples
•      Continuous access to mentors and career counseling advice
•      One time One Day On campus physical mandatory interaction with GNLU faculty, skills trainers and practicing lawyers [This will take place next year either in the month of December 2017 or January, 2018]
•      Get a chance to meet and interact with the experts and network among lawyers
•      On campus boarding and lodging facility will be provided to all students
•      University Identity cards will be provided to all registered diploma students
•      Learn everything on the go – online
•      Practical oriented evaluation – 2 MCQ tests and a few short assignments
•      Animated presentations on important topics
•      Response time to queries – Less than 12 hours

This programme is for value addition and skill set enhancement for:

•       Law students
•       Management students and managers
•       Lawyers
•       Computer Engineers
•       Entrepreneurs
•       Fashion Designers
•       Advertising Professionals
•       Architects

Testimonials from our students

Rahul Madhwani – a student of IP Law and Management

https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=OBDkK1ZQcSI

Bhupendra Rajput – a student of Advanced Entrepreneurship Management & Corporate Laws

https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=dwNo_oW_8y0

Radhika Thakkar – a student of Advanced Entrepreneurship Management & Corporate Laws

https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=hZ3cHvpR4tA

FEES

•      INR 17750/- for Indian students [For all the four Diploma Programmes]
•      INR 8550 for the Certificate Programme in Contract Drafting
•      INR 20250 for Students – Certificate Programme in Legislative Drafting and INR 23700 for Professionals and        Government Servants

      If you have any questions, please do get in touch at iptb@gnlu.ac.in or call us at +919990775833

Sixth Winter Course on Settlement of Disputes in International Law

For details, click here sixth_winter_course_2016

THE WB NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF JURIDICAL SCIENCES CERTIFICATE COURSE ON CONSUMER LAW

About the course: Consumer protection law is an age old concept, but in the last few decades there has been a
significant development in this branch of law. Globalization, market-dominated economy, information revolution
and development of consumer consciousness to ensure maximum value for money are all responsible for the
phenomenal advancement in consumer law. The Indian legal framework on consumer protection has also undergone
a sea of change with the introduction of the Consumer Protection Act in 1986. After 25 years of incorporation this
legislation stands as a cornerstone in upholding the consumer rights and reducing their vulnerability by way of
consumer education and awareness. With the contemporary expansion in the field of consumer law in mind, it
necessitates for increasing consumer education. WBNUJS Kolkata, supported by the Department of Consumer
Affairs, Govt. of India, has therefore introduced this Certificate Course on Consumer Law to promote education of
citizens on the topic of consumer law, consumer rights and various beneficial provisions introduced by Consumer
Protection Act to ensure consumer justice. The Course is designed to provide an overview of Consumer Protection
Act along with information about the consumer forums created for speedy and efficacious resolution of consumer
disputes

for more details visit : http://www.nujs.edu/downloads/certificate-course-on-consumer-law-nujs2015.pdf

STATELESSNESS SUMMER COURSE hosted by Tilburg University

Dear colleagues,

There is one week left for applications for the global statelessness course. This will be held once again at Tilburg University now by the newly-launched Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion.

Please feel free to distribute to your lists as may be interested:

http://www.institutesi.org/ourwork/summercourse.php

Best regards,

Marc

Marc Krupanski

Program Officer | Equality & Citizenship | Open Society Justice Initiative

224 West 57^th Street | New York, NY 10019 USA

Office: +1 212 548 6917  | Twitter: @PolicingWatch | www.justiceinitiative.org

 

2015 STATELESSNESS SUMMER COURSE

The Statelessness Summer Course is a 1-week intensive learning programme for professionals on statelessness and related issues. The fourth edition of this annual course will be offered from3 – 7 August 2015. The course is coordinated and run by the Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion, and is hosted by Tilburg University in the Netherlands (the course was previously run by the Tilburg Statelessness Programme, which now continues its activities under the flag of the Institute). As in previous years, the course is also held in partnership with Open Society Justice Initiative

The course considers statelessness and the right to nationality from various angles. It deals with legal and policy issues associated with statelessness. Participants from civil society, academia, governments and international organisations from around the world come together to learn about statelessness, explore fundamental questions of definition and legal frameworks, and to develop plans for action.

Course Information

The course provides participants with new knowledge, tools and skills to address statelessness and enforce the right to nationality. The curriculum is taught by lecturers from a variety of backgrounds, both professionally and geographically, all of whom are internationally recognized experts with many years of experience working on statelessness. Participants from all over the world engage actively in the different sessions, with several opportunities throughout the week to work in smaller teams and focus specifically on their own area of interest, e.g. through assignments designed to develop strategic ideas on research, advocacy or litigation. As such, the participants will benefit from the knowledge and professional experience of both the lecturers and their fellow participants.

Materials

A reader with course materials is included within the course fee and will be provided on arrival. Some reading material will be shared electronically before the commencement of the course to help participants to prepare.

Language

As both the sessions and the course materials will be in English, applicants should have proficiency in the English language. Applicants are not required to provide proof of language proficiency, however as a rule Foreign-language English speakers should be able to obtain a score of 7.0 in ELTS/IELTS or 570 in TOEFL as a minimum in order to feel confident that they can actively participate in the course in English.

Application procedure

There is a selection procedure for participants in this course. Eligible candidates have experience in working on issues related to citizenship and statelessness, or significant experience in a related field such as minority rights, migration, forced displacement or child protection and an interest in the issue of statelessness. Such work experience may have been gained in NGOs, inter-governmental organizations, governments or research institutes and universities. You can download the application form for the course here. » The completed form must be submitted, along with your CV, to the Institute on Statelessness and Inclusion via courses@institutesi.org. The deadline for applications is 15 April 2015. All applicants will receive notice as to whether they have been selected for the course by 1 May 2015.

Costs

The course fee is € 950. This covers all weekday lunches, tuition, course materials, an opening reception and closing dinner. Other evening and weekend meals are not included in the course fee. A limited number of tuition waivers are available for applicants who are able to demonstrate how their work would benefit from participation in the course, but who would otherwise be unable to participate. Note that the tuition waivers are highly competitive and we strongly encourage you to seek alternative funding to secure your participation in the course. All participants must cover their own costs for travel to and accommodation in Tilburg for the duration of the course.

Accommodation

Upon being selected for the course, we will provide participants with hotel options in Tilburg. You can expect to pay approx. 80 EUR per night for bed and breakfast. A transportation card to cover costs to and from the hotel to the course location every day will be provided.

More Information

For more information or to request an application form for the course, please send an e-mail to: courses@institutesi.org

What previous participants have to say…

From the 2014 Statelessness Summer School:

“Incredibly relevant, engaging and comprehensive course which not only satisfied me in terms of current queries but also made me adamant to do my best to remain in this exciting field for as long as possible.” Sophia Soares, UNHCR Malta

“An eye opener on a serious humanitarian problem that few people know about,’’ Jeddi Armah, Assistant Minister for Legal Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Liberia