Please find below some specific positions which are currently available:

1. Holocaust Memorial Center (www.hdke.hu )
Possible tasks:
-Online researching: Searching for any methods of museology, education (and or PR) on foreign internet sites that inspire further thinking or are easily adaptable. Summarizing the findings, analyzing data, planning an
action plan for adaptation.
-Studying international tender materials, searching for tenders that suit the profile of Holocaust Memorial Center, summarizing the applicable.
-Managing onsite foreign language workshops of organized school visits
-Guiding on English and Hebrew language tours on Memorial Center's exhibitions

2. Arts and Culture Network Program (Open Society Institute Budapest)

Tentative duration: mid of March till the end of the Academic year with the possibility of extension. The main task for the internship would still be the distribution of the Central Asian DVD collection.

General tasks:
- Sorting out, electronic cataloguing and physical arrangement of the ACNP grant products: CDs, DVDs and publications;
- ACNP website management including relevant updates, new announcements, and archival materials;
- Assistance in the management and arrangements of physical files;
- Editing ACNP's English materials (for native English speakers).

Central Asian DVD distribution related tasks:
- continuing the research for potential recipient-organizations online, contacting some of them and identifying their potential need in receiving the DVD collection;
- Managing and updating the database of the Central Asian Cinema DVD recipients;
- Preparing and signing the Licence Agreements with the Central Asian Cinema DVD recipients;
- Packing, labeling and preparing the shipment of the Central Asian fiction and documentary DVD sets;
- Requesting feedback about the usage of the DVD set from recipients, and preparing narrative and statistical reports based on the received feedback;
- Preparing the ground (logistics of the shipment, customs etc.) for the documentary film collection - expected arrival: summer 2008.

If you are interested, please send your CV, letter of intent and a list of up to three organizations with which you would like to intern to Lena at vispodolyan@ceu.hu.

Also, feel free to inquire about the list of Budapest-based NGOs at which it is possible to intern.

The DEAD-LINE for applications for internships to be held in April-June is MARCH 21. However, since there is often a need for individual adjusting, please feel free with your inquiries about options for internships for different times.

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CALL for APPLICATIONS-extended DEADLINE till March, 21!

The Human Rights Students' Initiative is organizing a WORKSHOP on

Campaigning for Human Rights

Do you know what campaigning is, and how it is related to advocacy and activism?
Would you like to learn how to successfully campaign on your campus?

NEW Deadline for Applications:
Monday, March 17, 2:00 p.m.
When and where?

Wednesday, March 26 and Thursday March 27, 2008
TIGY Room, 5:00- 7:30 p.m.

What is it about?

Campaigning
Strategic planning cycle
Designing a strategy
How to prepare an action plan

Who will train?

Maria Emanuela Falchi, human rights activist

How to apply?

Send your CV and a short LETTER OF INTENT to Orsolya Jeney, visjeney@ceu.hu
explaining why you wish to attend the workshop;
how you are going to implement its outcome;
indicating what issues you would like to see addressed by a campaign

The training is open for 20 participants.

We are looking forward to your applications!

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HRSI 'Action Week for Tolerance'

Monday, March 17
“Crash”
(Director: Paul Haggis, 2004, English, 115 Minutes)
9:00 p.m. CEU Dorm, WARSAW ROOM

Tuesday, March 18
“Monsieur Ibrahim et. les fleurs du Coran”
(Director: Francois Dupeyron 2004 English, 96 Minutes)
9:00 p.m. CEU Dorm, PRAGUE ROOM

Wednesday March 19
“LIVING LIBRARY”
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. JAPANESE GARDEN

Books in the living Library are human beings; they belong to groups frequently confronted with prejudices and stereotypes. These books, personified by people aim to challenge these stereotypes. COME AND CHALLENGE YOUR STEREOTYPES BY BORROWING A BOOK!

“Gandhi”
(Director: Richard Attenborough: 1982, English, 188 Minutes)
9:00 p.m. CEU Dorm PRAGUE ROOM

Thursday, March 20
“CEU JEOPARDY 2008”
7. 30 -9.00 p.m. CEU AUDITORIUM

CEU Jeopardy 2008 is the first interdepartmental QUIZ night. 7 teams from their departments will have the chance to answer questions related to tolerance and intercultural knowledge and complete for the title of the “ Most Tolerant Department”

Friday, March 2
“A Time to Kill”
(Director: Joel Schumacher, 1996, English, 148 Minutes)
PRAGUE ROOM

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HRSI 'Action Week for Tolerance'

Films at the CEU Dorm

Monday, March 17 “Crash”
WARSAW ROOM
(Director: Paul Haggis, 2004, English, 115 Minutes)

Tuesday, March 18th “Monsieur Ibrahim et. les fleurs du Coran”
PRAGUE ROOM
(Director: Francois Dupeyron 2004 English, 96 Minutes)

Wednesday, March 19 “Gandhi”
PRAGUE ROOM
(Director: Richard Attenborough: 1982, English, 188 Minutes)

Friday, March 21 “A Time to Kill”
PRAGUE ROOM
(Director: Joel Schumacher, 1996, English, 148 Minutes)

All films will start at 9:00 p.m.
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Recent Events:

International Women Of Courage Award Ceremony

Tuesday, March 18, 5 p.m.
Auditorium

Program:

5.00-6.00 p.m.
Welcome: HOWARD ROBINSON, PROVOST/Pro-Rector, CEU
Remarks: APRIL H. FOLEY, U.S. Ambassador to Hungary “Women as Catalysts for Change”
Presentation of the International Woman of Courage Award to GYÖRGYI TÓTH, NANE WOMEN’S RIGHTS ASSOCIATION

Reception to follow

6.00-8.00 p.m.
Film Screening: Iron Jawed Angels (HBO, 2004, English, 125 minutes)
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AMBASSADOR FOLEY-Aside from her diplomatic experience, she has had an extensive career in professional management, as well as significant volunteer leadership positions, including the Co-Chair of the Friends of the Northern Westchester Shelter.

GYÖRGYI TÓTH- NANE is one of two NGOs in Hungary that addresses the issue of domestic violence. Györgyi Tóth has worked with NANE since 1999, and has been its director since 2004. Ms. Tóth advocates tirelessly on the behalf of women, children and families.

SECRETARY’S INTERNATIONAL WOMAN OF COURAGE AWARD- In honor of International Women’s Day 2007, U.S.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice established the annual Award for International Women of Courage, recognizing women round the globe who have shown exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for women's rights and advancement. This is the only Department of State award that pays tribute to emerging women leaders worldwide.

HBO’S IRON JAWED ANGELS- Oscar®-winner Hilary Swank portrays the American suffragette Alice Paul, as she leads an outstanding cast in the inspirational true story of two women who dared to make a stand for women's rights, and ended up shaping the future of America.

NGO Fair at CEU 2008

Come and meet Budapest-based NGOs and
explore internship and potential employment opportunities!

A number of Hungarian and international Budapest-based NGOs will present their activities as well as opportunities for internships or volunteering for CEU students at annual NGO Fair.

Time: Wednesday, February 20, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Venue: Octagon and Laptop Area.

NGOs particiapting in the Fair 2008:

Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights.

Centre for Independent Journalism is a non-political organisation with a mission to raise professional standards in journalism and ethical, unbiased reporting, offering journalism and media training on a non-profit basis.

Civil Society Development Foundation is an NGO created with an aim to strengthen nonprofit sector and enhance their effective and sustainable development, enabling citizens to fulfil their significant societal roles in Hungary and in the rest of Eastern and Central Europe.

Council of Europe Information and Documentation Centre is the information and resource center of the Council of Europe containing human rights related documents.

Foundation for Democratic Youth is a public benefit non-for-profit organization with a mission to create opportunities for youth to develop democratic values and skills through experiential community-based learning in Hungary and its surrounding regions, as well as through awareness-raising among decision makers and professionals working with youth.

Freedom House Europe is an affiliate of the international non-profit organization promoting human rights, democratization, and good governance in the world.

Greenpiece Hungary is an independent global campaigning organisation with a mission to change attitudes and behaviour, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace.

Haver Foundation is an informal Jewish educational public benefit organisation with a mission of fighting antis-Semitism through organizing public events and in particular carrying out educational projects for high schools.

Hungarian Human Rights Foundation is an NGO promoting human rights of Hungarians living outside of Hungary as minorities, through raising awareness and informing governments, international human rights, cultural and social organizations and the media of their situation.

Minority Rights Group Europe is UK-based non-governmental organisation working to secure the rights of ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities and indigenous peoples worldwide, and to promote cooperation and understanding between communities, through activities focused on international advocacy, training, publishing and outreach.

Messzelátó Association is Nature Conservation Association aiming to help young people to recognise the values of their natural and built environment.

Public Interest Law Institute works hand-in-hand with lawyers and public interest activists across the globe to build rights-respecting societies based on the rule of law.

Transparency International is a global civil society organization with an aim to fight with the corruption.

A useful tip: in case you are looking for an internship, it is advisable to have your CV with you.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Lena Podolyan at vispodolyan@ceu.hu.

See you there!

The Human Rights Students' Initiative cordially invites you to the screening of:

Bowling for Columbine (2002)

Winner of 28 awards, among them
the 55th Anniversary Prize of the Cannes Film Festival and Oscar
Directed by: Michael Moore
Running time: 120 minutes

Wednesday, February 20
Auditorium, 5:30 p.m.

The documentary investigates the problem of gun violence in the USA, a cause for death of 11,000 people yearly. Applying constant for Michael Moore's films political satire, Bowling for Columbine goes beyond issues of the right to a constitutionally protected Uzi and gun control. Since the conventional reasons of easy availability of guns, violent entertainment and poverty are insufficient to explain the high level of violence, the documentary explores societal roots of culture violence as well as elite political and corporate interests fanning it.*
The day of screening, February 20, is the Non-Violent Resistance Day in Human Rights Calendar.

* For more information, please check www.bowlingforcolumbine.com

ACTION week against racism at CEU

From March 17 to 21 - the INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION in The international Human Rights calendar

We are particularly looking for members in the following preparatory teams:

JEOPARDY (all CEU quiz) TEAM
Tasks: organizing a CEU-wide jeopardy/quiz game related to tolerance - we need you to come up with the questions, venue, prize, etc.

LIVING LIBRARY TEAM
The Living Library works exactly like a normal library - readers come and borrow a "book" for a limited period of time. There is only one difference: the books in the Living Library are human beings, and the books and readers enter into a personal dialogue. The books in the Living Library are people representing groups frequently confronted with prejudices and stereotypes, and who are often victims of discrimination or social exclusion. In this library, books cannot only speak, but they are able to reply to the readers' questions, and the books can even ask questions and learn themselves.

We need volunteers who feel that are belonging to a group that is often subjected to prejudice related to racism and would be ready to act a"books" in order to help breaking down these prejudices/ stereotypes.

SURVEY TEAM:
Task: to design and conduct a survey at CEU to find out how affected individuals in our community are by racism.

creACTivity TEAM:
Tasks: develop the campaign's image, create postcards, find creative statistics, design posters, editing, photography, marketing, etc.

FILM FESTIVAL@DORM TEAM:
Task: decide on movies to be screened at the CEU dorm and find potential guest speakers.

If you are interested in any of the above, have any questions or suggestions, or want to be part of a team that acts out against racism, please contact Orsi at visjeney@ceu.hu.

Waiting for your reACTion!

In commemoration of liberation of Auschwitz on 27 January 1945

AMEN.*
Directed by: Konstantin Gavras
2002, 132 minutes

Based on the book by Rolf Hochhuth The Deputy, a Christian Tragedy (Stellvertreter), the movie questions the established historical concepts. Revising the role of Pope Pius XII in support of Jewish people during Holocaust, it calls into question the responsibility of public authorities - religious, governmental, legal - to react to mass crimes such as Final Solution to 'Jewish question' in Nazi Germany.

The film depicts the story of Kurt Gerstein, a German chemical engineer, a virulent anti-Nazi and devout Protestant, who became an SS officer in order to spy on Nazi officialdom. After having found out that his work on purifying typhus-infected water is applied for gassing Jews with Zyklon B, he reaches out for help...

AMEN. raises the problems of ordinary citizens' and official institutions' stance towards mass killings licensed by the state; of 'world attention' to the unfolding Holocaust, with the U.S. and the Vatican each asking the other to verify that people were being killed in 'labor' camps; and other issue making one think about how a nation and the world community could have stayed morally indifferent to the fate of so many.

* The period punctuation is part of the title. "Amen" is a Hebrew expression meaning "So be it".

We are looking forward to seeing you!
Wednesday, February 6
Auditorium, 5:30 p.m.

HOW FREEDOM IS WON AND HOW TO KEEP IT: LESSONS FROM DEMOCRATIC BREAKTHROUGHS AND THE CURRENT CHALLENGES TO FREEDOM IN THE POST-SOVIET SPACE

public lecture by

Freedom House Chairman Peter Ackerman

followed by a discussion and the screening of

the award-winning 2007 documentary Orange Revolution ( English/Ukrainian/Russian)

In recent years, some of the most dramatic democratic breakthroughs have taken place in countries that once were part of the Soviet Union, notably Georgia and Ukraine. How have these 'color revolutions' fared? And what to make of the dramatic deterioration of democracy and freedom in Russia? What are the current challenges for democrats and civil society in this region and what can be done to assist those who struggle to consolidate their democratic gains and resist backsliding?

The public lecture, co-organised by the CEU Human Rights Students’ Initiative at CEU and Freedom House Europe, took place on January 15th at CEU. Dr Peter Ackerman, who holds a Ph.D. from The Fletcher School, Tufts University, is the founding Chair of the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict in Washington, DC, and one of the world's leading authorities on nonviolent conflict. Peter Ackerman is a co-author of two seminal books on nonviolent resistance: A Force More Powerful: A Century of Nonviolent Conflict and Strategic Nonviolent Conflict: The Dynamics of People Power. Peter Ackerman was the Executive Producer of the documentary Bringing Down a Dictator on the fall of Serbian president Slobodan Milosevic, twice rewarded by the International Documentary Association. In his speech yesterday, he analysed the concepts of non-violence and non-violent conflict or civil resistance as distinct from conflict prevention and conflict resolution. He presented results of a study Freedom in the World embracing analysis of transitional factors contributing to durability of democracy afterwards.
The lecture was commented by a discussant Matteo Fumagalli, Assistant Professor at CEU Department of International Relations and European Studies. After the lecture and comments, a vivid and quite lengthy open discussion with the audience took place under moderation of Carsten Schneider, Assistant Professor at CEU Department of Political Science. The discussion of the interesting and useful to the participants topic was continued in the break during reception which followed. Finally, the session was concluded by the screening of the award-winning 2007 documentary Orange Revolution.
The outline of the plot of the movie: Co-executed by Peter Ackerman, Orange Revolution investigates highly controversial 2004 Ukrainian presidential election. The movie was set in motion after the candidates from the opposition, Viktor Yushchenko was poisoned. After exit polls had indicated victory of Yushchenko but his opponent, pro-Kremlin candidate Victor Yanukovych, was declared the winner of the election, the public sat dumbfounded. That is why massive political protests in Kyyiv and in all regional centres took place. They resulted in the unprecedented Supreme Court’s decision on the third round of elections with tougher control over votes calculation leading to a fair Yushchenko’s victory.

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A SHOEBOX FULL OF LOVE…OVER

Number of donated shoeboxes:81

THANK YOU!!

We sincerely appreciate your contribution to a truly Merry Christmas of some children.

This is how you had to do it:

1. Pick an empty shoebox 2. Decide if it's a girl or a boy you want to give to and his/her age 2. Fill it with toys (for ideas check out HRSI Noticeborad in LapTop Area) 3. Wrap it and indicate their gender/age 4. Place it underneath the Christmas Tree in LapTop Area 5. Have a Merry Christmas!

Past Events:

Lectures in Democracy and Human Rights Promotion: The Visegrad Experience

Human Rights Week - Program

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