http://www.uclshrp.com/ Short asides and links of interest from the UCLSHRP Copyright 2011 2011-05-28T14:01:37+00:00 http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ We’ll be upgrading the site soon, but in order to combat a problem with spam comments, have temporarily disabled commenting across the site - we hope to be able to activate this again shortly - sorry for the inconvenience! 2011-05-28T13:01:37+00:00 http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ The 2011 UCL European Court of Human Rights Moot was for the third consecutive year successfully organized by the UCL Students’ Human Rights Programme in collaboration with the UCL Institute for Human Rights.MORE. 2011-05-08T10:04:00+00:00 http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ The UCL Student Human Rights Programme Executive Elections! The UCL SHRP is holding elections for its Executive Committee and we would like everyone who has an interest in human rights to apply! We are a vibrant and active Programme with a wide range of activities and projects. We aim to raise awareness about human rights, instigate debate and inspire action. The Executive Committee manages the Programme’s activities, and supervises the Coordinators of specific projects. Please be aware that the positions on the Executive Committee are open to all postgraduate students who will still be studying in London in the next academic year (September 2011-March 2012). The positions available are: President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Relations and Sponsorship Officer If you wish to apply please email secretary@uclshrp.com with: 1) An up-to-date CV 2) A covering letter detailing: a) Evidence of a proactive nature either from prior involvement with the Programme or other societies/organisations (to include details of any previous leadership roles and administrative/organisational skills) b) Your interest in human rights c) Your interest in the Programme and your preference for no more than 2 positions The deadline for applications is 6pm on the 21st May. Once we have received your applications you may be shortlisted for a brief interview with our Selection Panel. Once the Selection Panel have made their decisions on the candidates, a UCL SHRP AGM will vote on whether to ratify the Panel’s choices. The Selection Panel is a group of UCL SHRP’s members who volunteered and were chosen by the current Executive to form the Panel. It will also have a representative from the Institute for Human Rights. For more information regarding the selection procedure of the Executive, see Clauses 9-14 of the Programme’s draft constitution: http://www.uclshrp.com/about/constitution/. We realise that the timing of our elections is inappropriate due to exams and coursework deadlines. However the UCL SHRP has recently redrafted its Constitution and amended the election procedure, which has unfortunately delayed this call for applications. For more information, please contact secretary@uclshrp.com and visit our website for more information: http://www.uclshrp.com/ We look forward to hearing from you. __________________________________________ 2011-05-03T13:53:53+00:00 http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ The UCL Student Human Rights Programme (UCLSHRP) is seeking volunteers to research and draft reports on equality and discrimination with the Equal Rights Trust (ERT), in different countries. All volunteers will receive training and will be given detailed guidance to follow on how to research and write the reports. It is expected that the work will be conducted June-August 2011 with flexibility to fit around course requirements.  The work can be undertaken remotely, from home. The reports which are produced will contribute to larger reports published as part of ERT projects.  All volunteers will be credited as contributors when the reports are published.  The reports will be published at different times in 2011-12 in line with project requirements. The UCLSHRP ERT Coordinator, and an ERT contact person as well as the ERT project officer for the relevant projects will be available to answer questions and provide feedback. Research may support ERT projects in any of the following countries: India, Guyana, Indonesia, Sudan, Belarus and Nigeria. To apply, please send a CV and cover letter by email to Chloë Marong, ERT Coordinator, at by 8 May 2011. Follow this link for more info on application deadlines and more 2011-04-15T08:43:35+00:00 http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ Exceeding all expectations the Semi-Finals proved to be a highly accredited academic event attracting a rather significant audience. The panel of judges included Lord Kerr and highly esteemed practitioners of human rights law such as Ms. J. Kinghan, Mr. S. Ollesson and Ms H. Mountfield. The Semi-Finals were conducted at Bentham House, UCL and were followed by a small reception where Lord Kerr offered a rather intriguing insight to the law profession, discussing also the requirements for pursuing a career at the Bar. We are most pleased to congratulate the Finalists as announced after the reception: Azusa Kikuma, Joseph Markus, Samuel Martin Reynolds, Sarah Walker. The Finals are scheduled for the 8th of April in the European Court of Human Rights, Strasbourg. The case of the Semi-Finals which reflected the rather controversial application of the Chagos Islanders before the European Court of Human Rights can be found HERE 2011-03-01T09:43:11+00:00 http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ More information HERE. 2011-02-10T11:34:19+00:00 http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ For more information click here. 2011-01-21T11:14:29+00:00 http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ For more information click here 2011-01-20T21:12:58+00:00 http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ 2011ECHR Moot – Preliminary Round A splendid event indeed! Many thanks to all the participants and especially to Professor P. Mitchell, Dr. G. Letsas and Public Law Tutors Ms N. Mavronicola and Mr. J. Butterworth, our most invaluable, supportive and yet sober judges! The 2011 ECHR Moot Semi-Finalists are: Azusa Kikuma Chang-Jung Yang Chloe Marong Joseph Markus Kathleen Hunker Kunal Nathwani Lydia R.Watton Martin Samuel Reynolds Sam Bright Sarah Walker Runners-Up: James Bentley and Weiling Ng Congratulations to all the participants! Photos of 2011 ECHR Moot – Preliminary Round can be found here 2011-01-20T13:57:52+00:00 http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ Interights specializes in the strategic litigation of human rights cases before regional and international human rights bodies, on cases from Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, Africa, South Asia and the Middle East. More information on http://www.interights.org/vacancies 2010-12-10T00:05:45+00:00 http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ Please bear with us over the next week or two while we update the site - there may be some pages which look a little odd while we implement the ongoing transition, but don’t let that stop you from checking out the rest of our content! 2010-12-05T15:34:08+00:00 http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ - Vietnamese lawyer, Mr Le Cong Dinh. - Human rights lawyer and Director of the Hisham Mubarak Law Centre, Ahmed Seif El-Islam. More informations: direct link 2010-08-13T17:55:57+00:00 http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ Introductory:  Monday, 27th September 2010, 2.00pm – 5.00pm, Herbert Smith, London, 3 CPD Missions/Trial Observations: Monday, 27th September 2010, 5.30 to 7.00pm, Herbert Smith, London, 1.5 CPD Advanced: Friday 1st October 2010, 10.00am – 5.00pm, Withers, London, 6 CPD Direct link 2010-08-13T17:44:12+00:00 http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ Location: Thailand Last Date: August 23, 2010 Direct link 2010-08-13T17:41:02+00:00 http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ The Student Human Rights Programme is hosting a Human Trafficking project to promote general awareness in developing countries. The event will consist of lectures, performances, discussion panels and a documentary and will be attended by some of the most important people in the field. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something amazing – there are a number of positions and teams you can apply to. You can get involved with publicity, get creative with the arts team, or gain experience in financial management. Download [pdf] more details. 2010-02-16T19:13:32+00:00 http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ Thank you to all who have already volunteered for the Grass Roots project. The training sessions will run as follows: the first training day will be on Monday 25th January 5:30 - 8:30pm, in Room SB1, 188 Tottenham Court Road. This is a ‘Working with Children’ course provided by the VSU. We are aware that some volunteers may have completed the course or one similar before. If you have attended the exact course before it is not necessary for you to do so again but if you have done a similar course, we strongly suggest that you come along to this course also. We are told that ‘light snacks’ will be provided, and I’m sure it will provide a great excuse to grab a drink nearby afterwards, if anyone needs one. If you cannot attend this evening there are also others on Thursday 28th and Thursday 4th February, same time. Please let us know which session you wish to attend by emailing 2010-01-20T14:56:08+00:00 http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ Fear not, all ye with 9am lectures! As reading week approaches, the SHRP will be coming to the rescue of all early-rising students with complimentary coffee to raise spirits and awareness of the Programme. Come along to chat to the team about our current projects and how you can get involved - whether with an existing initiative, or with a new idea you may have - or perhaps you just fancy a free coffee! Venue: UCL Bloomsbury campus. Dates to be confirmed --- watch this space! --- 2010-01-20T13:59:11+00:00 http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ Review of recent event held on 8th December is available online now. Video of the event will be posted soon. 2009-12-13T13:18:03+00:00 http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ The new UCL SHRP Grassroots Initiative 2010 is seeking volunteers to work as educators and facilitators on our pilot human rights education schools project. Click here for more details 2009-12-07T13:52:16+00:00 http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ http://www.uclshrp.com/updates/ Working with ELF on their Sustainable Communities Project, you will assist regionally under-represented groups in their understanding and strategic use of legal and democratic means available to them by which they can publicly participate in environmental decision making. This is done through community-driven events and advice clinics. Wide research opportunities available across all disciplines. Contact for more info 2009-11-30T09:56:34+00:00