Human rights workshop,

Geneva, May 4-8, 2009 

   

Experienced, open-minded, English-speaking journalists are invited to apply for a workshop on human rights in Geneva from May 4 - 8, 2009.

Journalists from the following countries are encouraged to apply as soon as possible: Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Vietnam, Yemen, Afghanistan, Uruguay, Chile, Malta and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

The workshop will be held during the UN Human Rights Council session focusing on the Universal Periodical Review. The journalist will get an opportunity to cover the Council for their respective media. The workshop consists of briefings and interactions with the UN, NGOs, government and diplomatic missions.

Participating journalists will be expected to produce reports for their own media, as well as contribute toward the production of a special issue of the Human Rights Bulletin.

Travel and accommodation costs over eight days range between 2,300 - 3,800 CHF (2250 - 3750 dollars / 1,450 - 2400 euros). Tuition fees are an additional 2,500 CHF (2’200 dollars/1’600 euros).

A small number of grants are available for deserving journalists to cover travel, accommodation, tuition fees and daily allowance. However, the grant will not cover visa fees, insurance and vaccination costs, and travel to nearest international airport.