Speaking to journalists, Mps including Florence Ibi, Sylvia Namabidde, Florence Namayanja and Grace Namara say there is need for more combined effort in creating more awareness about the law.

They also want a deliberate sensitization program by the ministry of gender against the vice among other things as they elaborate.

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Global South Scholar-In-Residence Programme at Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva: This fellowship is open to outstanding young professors from universities from developing and emerging countries.

Scholars need to be pursuing advanced research in areas bridging the fields of international and development studies, broadly defined, and working in disciplines such as anthropology, history, law, politics and political science, and economics.

Scholars will spend one semester at the Institute to :

• Update and strengthen the curriculum of their course ;
• Further a personal research project ;
• Participate in teaching courses ;
• Interact with the international community of the Institute and Geneva area.

Scholars receive a contribution towards living expenses. The Scholarship also covers round trip travel to and accommodation in Geneva.

The selection will be based on the quality of research. Quality being equal, selection may be guided by an interest in promoting gender and regional diversity.

Candidates should demonstrate how their research stay will contribute to their academic career and their home institution.

Fellowship applications should include:

• A letter of motivation stating the reasons for the application, the preferred semester, the Institute’s discipline or area of expertise in which the candidate is interested, 2 courses the candidate would be interested to attend while at the Institute;
• A work plan detailing the proposed activities to be completed during the candidate’s time at the Institute (update of teaching curriculum, research project, etc.);
• A curriculum vitae and a list of publications;
• Two letters of recommendation.

Closing Dates: 31st October & 31st March

For more information and application, see: Global South Scholar-In-Residence Programme

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International Human Rights Internships: The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) is an international non-governmental organisation based in Geneva, at the heart of the United Nations human rights system, with a small branch office in New York.

International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) is established in supporting and facilitating the work of human rights defenders with the United Nations system and regional human rights systems.

It works at national, regional and international levels.

Internships with International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) offer unique opportunities for human rights activists to observe and learn about both the UN human rights system and the international human rights non-governmental community.

The principal focus of the internships will be learning about the workings of the international human rights system.

Geneva is the hub of international human rights activity and the focus of much activity by governments, and national and regional human rights organisations.

Length of internships

Internships are offered for a minimum period of 3 months and a maximum period of 6 months.

It strongly favours applications from those who are willing to commit to a longer internship.

Applications should be forwarded at least three months in advance of the anticipated start date in order to ensure work permit and visa.

Applications for internships are accepted all year round unless otherwise stated.

Application process

Applicants should submit an Application Form and CV (with two references) with a clear indication to which programme they would like to apply.

For more information and application see; International Human Rights Internships

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International Human Rights Internships: The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) is an international non-governmental organisation based in Geneva, at the heart of the United Nations human rights system, with a small branch office in New York.

International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) is established in supporting and facilitating the work of human rights defenders with the United Nations system and regional human rights systems.

It works at national, regional and international levels.

Internships with International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) offer unique opportunities for human rights activists to observe and learn about both the UN human rights system and the international human rights non-governmental community.

The principal focus of the internships will be learning about the workings of the international human rights system.

Geneva is the hub of international human rights activity and the focus of much activity by governments, and national and regional human rights organisations.

Length of internships

Internships are offered for a minimum period of 3 months and a maximum period of 6 months.

It strongly favours applications from those who are willing to commit to a longer internship.

Applications should be forwarded at least three months in advance of the anticipated start date in order to ensure work permit and visa.

Applications for internships are accepted all year round unless otherwise stated.

Application process

Applicants should submit an Application Form and CV (with two references) with a clear indication to which programme they would like to apply.

For more information and application see; International Human Rights Internships

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BEE Living Allowance Scholarship: The Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering offers a number of Living Allowance Scholarship to International Higher Degree Research Students.

International students who have been offered a BEE Living Allowance will also be entitled to receive a Fee Waiver.

Guidelines:

• Masters by Research or PhD studies
• Up to 2 years for a Masters and Up to 3 years for a PhD
• Free Tuition and Up to $ 20,000 per annum tax free as a Living Stipend
• Not to hold other QUT, Government or External Scholarship.

Closing Date: 30th September

Apply for BEE Living Allowance Scholarship

BEE Living Allowance Scholarship: The Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering offers a number of Living Allowance Scholarship to International Higher Degree Research Students.

International students who have been offered a BEE Living Allowance will also be entitled to receive a Fee Waiver.

Guidelines:

• Masters by Research or PhD studies
• Up to 2 years for a Masters and Up to 3 years for a PhD
• Free Tuition and Up to $ 20,000 per annum tax free as a Living Stipend
• Not to hold other QUT, Government or External Scholarship.

Closing Date: 30th September

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A permanent and effective system that would provide valuable work experience to students pursuing their studies at a first degree, Masters degree and Ph.D. degree levels.

This is a critical bridge between the world of study and the work place for young professionals.

Interns will be assigned to relevant programme /manager for supervision throughout the internship period.

Each programme at TI-K:

• shall make provision to accommodate its interns.
• shall ensure that interns have work to do and are afforded quality supervision.
• shall ensure that the interns are aware of their rights, obligations and responsibilities.
• shall ensure that professional competencies of the intern are enhanced by allocating the intern lesser or no administrative tasks.
• Preference for internship will be given to students from Kenya.

Responsibilities of the Intern:

• The intern shall demonstrate willingness to fully and actively participate in the learning experience in the TI-K by planning their programme with the Mentor.
• The intern shall participate in the introduction and orientation programmes of the TI-K.
• The intern shall avail himself/herself for relevant skills development intervention planned by the TI-K.
• International Interns shall organise her/his own work-permit for Kenya where required.

Qualifications:

Applicants must, at a minimum, be enrolled in a recognised undergraduate programme.

Applicants should be well-organised, self-motivated and reliable, with a strong interest in good governance and anti-corruption reform.

Relevant coursework is highly desirable, and knowledge of foreign languages is a plus.

Basic computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are required.

Application Process:

Applicants may either write or email directly to TI-K for the attention of the internship coordinator.

Applicants should submit a cover letter explaining their interest in working with TI-K and outlining any other relevant experience and/or information.

A CV detailing education, work experience and any other relevant technical skills should be attached.

An Internship Application Form should be filled and submitted together with the Application

In addition, a supporting letter from the Applicant’s institution is required.

For more information and application, visit: Transparency International Internship in Kenya – Paid Summer Internships

Transparency International announces Internship in Kenya

A permanent and effective system that would provide valuable work experience to students pursuing their studies at a first degree, Masters degree and Ph.D. degree levels.

This is a critical bridge between the world of study and the work place for young professionals.

Interns will be assigned to relevant programme /manager for supervision throughout the internship period.

Each programme at TI-K:

• shall make provision to accommodate its interns.
• shall ensure that interns have work to do and are afforded quality supervision.
• shall ensure that the interns are aware of their rights, obligations and responsibilities.
• shall ensure that professional competencies of the intern are enhanced by allocating the intern lesser or no administrative tasks.
• Preference for internship will be given to students from Kenya.

Responsibilities of the Intern:

• The intern shall demonstrate willingness to fully and actively participate in the learning experience in the TI-K by planning their programme with the Mentor.
• The intern shall participate in the introduction and orientation programmes of the TI-K.
• The intern shall avail himself/herself for relevant skills development intervention planned by the TI-K.
• International Interns shall organise her/his own work-permit for Kenya where required.

Qualifications:

Applicants must, at a minimum, be enrolled in a recognised undergraduate programme.

Applicants should be well-organised, self-motivated and reliable, with a strong interest in good governance and anti-corruption reform.

Relevant coursework is highly desirable, and knowledge of foreign languages is a plus.

Basic computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are required.

Application Process:

Applicants may either write or email directly to TI-K for the attention of the internship coordinator.

Applicants should submit a cover letter explaining their interest in working with TI-K and outlining any other relevant experience and/or information.

A CV detailing education, work experience and any other relevant technical skills should be attached.

An Internship Application Form should be filled and submitted together with the Application

In addition, a supporting letter from the Applicant’s institution is required.

For more information and application, visit: Transparency International Internship in Kenya – Paid Summer Internships

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Duke Law School Scholarships: Duke Law School has established two half-tuition merit scholarships for extremely well-qualified students to attend the LLM program.

Outstanding applicants should submit with their LLM application a letter including the following information:

(1) a statement describing major professional, academic, and other qualifications,

(2) reasons for applying for the scholarship, such as what you can contribute to the Duke Law community, and

(3) names of persons other than those on the LLM application who can be contacted for additional references.

Granting of scholarship requests will be announced concurrently with admission decisions.

The amount granted for the Duke Law School Scholarships is approximately USD $59,000.

Contact: International Studies Office, Box 90365, Durham, North Carolina, 27708-0365. Tel: (919) 613-7033. fax: (919) 681-6550. E-mail: international [at] law.duke.edu

For further details, and application materials, contact: Duke Law School Scholarships USA

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UN Fellowships Programme, International Law: The fellowships are awarded to qualified professionals from developing countries and countries with economies in transition.

They enable mid-level government officials and young university teachers of international law etc., to acquire additional knowledge on international law and on the legal work of the United Nations and its associated bodies.

To qualify for the UN Fellowships in International Law, candidates must be between 24 and 40 years old.

They should be law graduates with practical experience in the field of international law acquired by working for a public or private organization or a university.

The Programme will accommodate between 15 and 20 fellowships.

When selecting participants, the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs/UNITAR joint selection board will give due consideration to the candidates’ qualifications, to the scope of their professional duties and to adequate geographical and gender distribution of the fellowships.

Applications from female candidates are encouraged.

To apply for the UN Fellowships in International Law, please read the instructions on the application form carefully, complete the form legibly and ensure that it arrives before the deadline.

Contacts: Senior Programme Coordinator, UNITAR (ILP), Palais des Nations, 1211 Genève 10, Switzerland. Tel: +41 (22) 917 85 26. Fax: +41 (22) 917 80 47. E-mail: isabel.hubert [at] unitar.org

Application deadline is January every year.

For more information and application see; UN Fellowships Programme in International Law

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) is prepared to charge Joseph Kony in case he has been arrested. Intelligence reports and the information the government is getting from satellites show that the LRA leader Joseph Kony is about to be arrested. As a consequence, Joseph Kony’s lawyers in Kampala have gone to Hague and settle with ICC a few issues.

A source tells us that Kony’s lawyer Caleb Alaka went to Hague on March 30^th on sponsorship of an International human rights group/ organisation and Samuel Muyizzi Mulindwa leaves the country on 2^nd April.

Sources tell us that Muyizzi and Caleb Alaka’s trip to Hague is intended to make them prepared to plead for LRA leader in case is truly arrested.

The Ugandan top criminal lawyers also have gone to Hague for a pre trial chamber of the ICC and they are expected to discuss several procedural matters and cases before this Court from the great lakes region and most especially matters touching the indictments of LRA top commanders.

They will also discuss the progress of the International Crimes Division (ICD) of the high court of Uganda, a special division created to try International related crimes and crimes against humanity.

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I. Details of the Scholarship

Chinese Government Scholarship scheme is established to provide full scholarship and partial scholarship to international students.

Ocean University of China (hereinafter referred to as the University or OUC) is authorized to administer the recruitment of the international government scholarship students who will study in the University.

A. Full scholarship

The Scholarship includes:

1. Tuition

2. Accommodation on campus (Note: water and electricity fee should be afforded by the student him/herself)

3. Monthly Living allowance:

• Master degree students, scholars: CNY 1,100 yuan per month;
• Doctoral degree students, scholars: CNY 1,400 yuan per month;

4. Medical insurance based on the stipulated insurance articles;

B. Partial ScholarshipAwarded are one or some items of the full scholarship (one-off settlement subsidy and one-off inter-city travel allowance not included).

II. MBA program in English

1. Study Duration; From One and half year to Three years

2. Main Courses:

• Accounting
• Applied Statistics
• Management Economics
• Organizational Behavior
• Management Information System
• Marketing
• Operation Management
• Financial Management
• Strategic Management
• Business Negotiation
• Human Resource Management
• Logistics Management & Supply Chain Management
• Finance

III. Eligibility

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese nationals in good health.

2. Education background and age limit.

• Applicants for master degree studies must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.

IV. Application Materials

The applicants must fill in and provide the following materials truly and correctly (in duplicate).

1. Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship (printed by CSC, – one original and one photocopy, in Chinese or in English.

2. Notarized Copy of bachelor’s degree.

If applicants are university students or already employed, they should also provide relevant documents to prove.

Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with translations in Chinese or English.

3. Original transcript (or a notarized copy).

Applicants for Master degree program or Doctoral degree program need to provide Original transcripts (stamped by the university).

Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with translations in Chinese or English.

4. A study or research plan in Chinese or in English (no less than 500 words/2 pages).

5. Two letters of recommendation.

Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English by professors or associate professors.

6. CV – The CV is to introduce your education background, your experience or your publication in relative research field done before.

7. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (printed by Chinese quarantine authority and only for those whose period of studies in China lasts up to six months, please refer to the attached file 2) filled in English.

The medical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form.

Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid.

The medical examination results will be valid for 6 months.

All applicants are kindly requested to take this factor into consideration while determining the time to take the medical examination.

The original Foreigner Physical Examination Form will be certified by the local authorities.

In the case of failure to pass certification, a new physical examination must be done at the stipulated hospitals.

For more information and application materials, visit: Government Scholarship for MBA in English for International Students

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Undergraduate Scholarships; A list of international student scholarships including engineering scholarships, law scholarships, nursing scholarships & scholarships for African students.

Also athletic scholarships, art scholarships, medical scholarships, scholarships for women, teaching scholarships and grants.

• AACC International Undergraduate Scholarships
• ACCES scholarship program
• Aerospace Russia Scholarships
• Africa Educational Trust Undergraduate International Outreach Bursaries
• Africa Scholarship Scheme
• Associated Board International Scholarships
• Australian National University Undergraduate Scholarships
• BA Scholarships for International Students in Denmark
• Barakat Trust and Bakarat Foundation Scholarships
• BSc Electronic and Computer Engineering Scholarships, Politecnico di Torino
• Certificate, Diploma & MSc Water and Environmental Management Scholarships – Distance Learning Scholarships
• Charles Pick Fellowship
• CN Yang Scholars Programme
• Constance McCullough Award
• Danish Government Undergraduate Scholarships
• Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management Scholarships
• EABL Scholarships
• Emile Boutmy Scholarship
• Emergency Small Grants Programme – UK
• Engineering International Undergraduate Scholarship
• Ewha Global Partnership Undergraduate Program
• Georgia Rotary Student Program, USA
• Google Australia and New Zealand Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship
• ·Google Canada Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship
• Graça Machel Scholarship Programme
• Harold and Olga Fox Undergraduate Scholarships
• Heinrich Böll Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships
• Huygens Scholarship Programme, Netherlands
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• Institute for Humane Studies Scholarships
• International Students Academic Merit Scholarship – East Tennessee State University
• International Students Scholarships Malaysia
• International Undergraduate Student Scholarships
• International Undergraduate Scholarships, University of Birmingham
• Islamic Development Bank Scholarship Programme
• Italian Government Scholarships
• Japanese Government Scholarships
• Josephine de Karman Fellowship Trust
• Kenya Merit Undergraduate Scholarship – The University of Sheffield
• Kenya University Chancellor’s Scholarship
• Kenyatta University OVS Scholarship
• Kofi Annan Scholarship
• Korean Government Scholarship Program
• Latin American School of Medical Sciences Scholarships
• Monbukagakusho Scholarship – Japanese MEXT Scholarships
• Music Scholarships for African Students
• New Zealand Development Scholarships
• Nigeria University Scholarship Scheme
• One World Scholarship Programme (EWS) – Austria
• OPEC Fund Scholarship Award
• Pilot International Foundation Scholarships
• Queen’s Entrepreneurs’ Competition – Open to Undergraduates Worldwide
• Quota Scholarship Scheme for Developing Countries
• Reach Undergraduate Scholarships
• Refugee and Asylum Seeker Scholarships
• Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship
• Sasakawa International Scholarship – Gallaudet University
• Sasakawa Scholarships for the Deaf – Rochester Institute of Technology
• Scholarships and Awards for International Undergraduate Students at Trent University Canada
• Scholarships to study in Greece
• Shanghai Government Scholarships
• Shell Nigeria University Scholarship Awards
• Sir Ernest Cassel Educational Trust Commonwealth Students Grants
• Special Overseas Student Scholarship, Australia
• Ted Fellowships for Young Thinkers Worldwide
• The Bentley Cropping Systems Fellowship
• The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: Asia
• The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship – USA
• Theological Education Fund for Women Scholarships
• Toyota Foundation Scholarships
• Turkish Government Undergraduate Scholarships
• Undergraduate & Master’s Mandela Rhodes Scholarships in Africa
• Undergraduate & Postgraduate Scholarships in Czech Republic
• Undergraduate Research Opportunity – Summer UREKA Programme in Ireland
• Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students
• Undergraduate Scholarships for Kenyan Students
• Undergraduate Scholarships for study in Holland
• Undergraduate Taiwan Scholarships
• University of Sydney Undergraduate Scholarships
• University Of Nairobi Scholarships
• Women in Business Scholarships
• World Deaf Leadership Scholarships – Gallaudet University
• World Youth Movement Essay Contest
• Working to Advance African Women Foundation Scholarship
• Youth Education Scheme Scholarship

Also – undergraduate IT scholarships for international students, undergraduate scholarships for Africa, scholarships for Africans, international undergraduate scholarships, international students scholarships and undergraduate scholarship for developing countries.

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