The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) executive Director, Jenifer Musisi says she is dissatisfied with the ruling that was made on the 13^th day of July 2012 by Justice Stephen Kavuma. The application for interim order was against KCCA, its agents, employees or servants from acting on the advice of the solicitor general or on its own motion and from taking any steps to disband the Kampala district land board and transferring its functionality and powers to the Uganda Land Commission or creating its own new land board.

The honourable court pronounced itself and granted the interim order and in the terms requested by the application in their application but went ahead to issue an order against the Uganda police or any other security agency.

Ms Musisi in the news statement today says that KCCA take the issue with the manner of the order because it is based on a fallacy that KCCA is a desirous of disbanding Kampala District Land Board and transferring its functions to Uganda Land Commission. That KCCA under the pretext of investigating criminality in Kampala District Land Board is actually pursuing an agenda of purging Kampala district land board and that KCCA is using the police to execute the aforementioned.

Ms Musisi says that KCCA would now like to categorically state that the institution is committed to the rule of law and that explains why it has taken the following steps: sought the solicitor general’s opinion on the question of the legality of the existence of Kampala District Land Board for which it received a responce and shared with Kampala district land board. The Kampala district land board disagreed with the said opinion. KCCA invited the police to investigate allegations by the public of criminal activities by the members of Kampala district land board.

She also says that KCCA followed the police advice to secure the Kampala district land board offices and the documents therein which are within the KCCA premises, pending conclusion of the said criminal investigations.

Whereas KCCA disagrees with the ruling of the court, Musisi says they are mindful of the court’s emphasis that the responsibility of resolving the impasse lies with the attorney general and KCCA.

Ends

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Drink plenty of water and eat many types of vegetables and several types of fruits in order to get health hair.

If you have dandruff mix one teaspoon of honey and coconut oil and massage it into the scalp. You can also mix honey in two cups of fresh cream to create an excellent natural hair product for dry hair.

Retouched hair should also be oiled in order to avoid drying up and breaking, comb it with a large-tooth comb and start from the tips towards the roots.

Consult a professional hairdresser and avoid or limit the use of hot styling tools such as blow dryers, hot combs and curling irons. Use natural hair care products like henna, lemon and coconut oil etc.

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Melbourne International Research Scholarships: The Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS) is awarded to international students wishing to undertake graduate research degree studies at the University of Melbourne.

MIRSs are funded by the University with each faculty having a limited number to award.

Number:

Each year the University offers about 220 new Melbourne Research Scholarships (MRSs), of which about 100 are normally awarded to international students as MIRSs.

Benefits and conditions:

• A living allowance of $20,427 per annum
• A Relocation Grant of $2,000 awarded to students who are moving from interstate in order to study at the University of Melbourne or $3,000 awarded to those who are moving from overseas
• A Thesis Allowance of up to $420 for masters by research and up to $840 (2009 rate) for PhD and other doctorate by research candidates
• Paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.

Scholarship Application Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants need to have an unconditional offer of a place in a graduate research degree course (eg. masters by research, PhD or other research doctorate) at the University of Melbourne.

Both commencing and currently enrolled international research higher degree students may apply.

Selection will be based on the eligibility criteria and academic merit.

Deadline: 31 October.

For more information and application, visit: Melbourne International Research Scholarships

Melbourne International Research Scholarships

Melbourne International Research Scholarships: The Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS) is awarded to international students wishing to undertake graduate research degree studies at the University of Melbourne.

MIRSs are funded by the University with each faculty having a limited number to award.

Number:

Each year the University offers about 220 new Melbourne Research Scholarships (MRSs), of which about 100 are normally awarded to international students as MIRSs.

Benefits and conditions:

• A living allowance of $20,427 per annum
• A Relocation Grant of $2,000 awarded to students who are moving from interstate in order to study at the University of Melbourne or $3,000 awarded to those who are moving from overseas
• A Thesis Allowance of up to $420 for masters by research and up to $840 (2009 rate) for PhD and other doctorate by research candidates
• Paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.

Scholarship Application Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants need to have an unconditional offer of a place in a graduate research degree course (eg. masters by research, PhD or other research doctorate) at the University of Melbourne.

Both commencing and currently enrolled international research higher degree students may apply.

Selection will be based on the eligibility criteria and academic merit.

Deadline: 31 October.

For more information and application, visit: Melbourne International Research Scholarships

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Foot care tips for you. Wash your feet daily and trim your toes and nails because long nails can harbour bacteria which cause infections.

Seek medical attention and have wounds treated appropriately in order to avoid hurts on your foot.

Check your feet for blisters, cuts, sores, redness or swelling almost everyday. Learn to take foot injuries seriously.

Don’t walk barefoot and protect your feet with comfortable socks and shoes. Even when you are indoors, make sure new shoes fit well.

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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

Join International Human Rights Internships

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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Boehringer Foundation Travel Grants: The Boehringer Foundation Travel Grants awards travel allowances to PhD students and post-doctoral scientists.

These travel allowances are aimed at supporting young scientists in acquiring experimental qualification necessary in basic research. Vocational training or the attendance of conferences, symposia and workshops are not financed.

Travel allowances are intended to enable the recipients to visit laboratories further in order to study clearly-defined techniques useful for their ongoing research and the work of their research group at home.

These visits may also ensure that both graduates from abroad as well as their potential supervisors are provided with the scientific and personal prerequisites before beginning a PhD thesis.

In addition, the Foundation supports participation in research-orientated courses and summer or winter schools where a selected number of participants learn clearly-defined techniques in practicals as well as in lectures and discussions.

Travel allowances are awarded for a period up to three months; extensions are not possible.

PhD students should not be older than 30 years, and post-doctoral scientists not over 32 years.

Nationality is irrelevant.

Applications accepted anytime.

Please contact: secretariat [at] bifonds.de

For more information, see: Boehringer Foundation Travel Grants Website

Study PHD at Boehringer Foundation Travel Grants

Boehringer Foundation Travel Grants: The Boehringer Foundation Travel Grants awards travel allowances to PhD students and post-doctoral scientists.

These travel allowances are aimed at supporting young scientists in acquiring experimental qualification necessary in basic research. Vocational training or the attendance of conferences, symposia and workshops are not financed.

Travel allowances are intended to enable the recipients to visit laboratories further in order to study clearly-defined techniques useful for their ongoing research and the work of their research group at home.

These visits may also ensure that both graduates from abroad as well as their potential supervisors are provided with the scientific and personal prerequisites before beginning a PhD thesis.

In addition, the Foundation supports participation in research-orientated courses and summer or winter schools where a selected number of participants learn clearly-defined techniques in practicals as well as in lectures and discussions.

Travel allowances are awarded for a period up to three months; extensions are not possible.

PhD students should not be older than 30 years, and post-doctoral scientists not over 32 years.

Nationality is irrelevant.

Applications accepted anytime.

Please contact: secretariat [at] bifonds.de

For more information, see: Boehringer Foundation Travel Grants Website

Study PHD at Boehringer Foundation Travel Grants

Boehringer Foundation Travel Grants: The Boehringer Foundation Travel Grants awards travel allowances to PhD students and post-doctoral scientists.

These travel allowances are aimed at supporting young scientists in acquiring experimental qualification necessary in basic research. Vocational training or the attendance of conferences, symposia and workshops are not financed.

Travel allowances are intended to enable the recipients to visit laboratories further in order to study clearly-defined techniques useful for their ongoing research and the work of their research group at home.

These visits may also ensure that both graduates from abroad as well as their potential supervisors are provided with the scientific and personal prerequisites before beginning a PhD thesis.

In addition, the Foundation supports participation in research-orientated courses and summer or winter schools where a selected number of participants learn clearly-defined techniques in practicals as well as in lectures and discussions.

Travel allowances are awarded for a period up to three months; extensions are not possible.

PhD students should not be older than 30 years, and post-doctoral scientists not over 32 years.

Nationality is irrelevant.

Applications accepted anytime.

Please contact: secretariat [at] bifonds.de

For more information, see: Boehringer Foundation Travel Grants Website

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Assistance for Women and Women Refugees: The International Federation of University Women is offering limited financial assistance for women and women refugees who have mostly or fully completed their university degrees, and who need further training in language or professional practices in order to find employment in their new country.

Small grants are designed to help some already qualified women get established faster in their new environment, so that they can then support their families and get involved to encourage their less fortunate ‘sisters’.

This assistance is open to refugee graduate women anywhere in the world.

The grants are usually around $US1000 and are intended as short-term help for a woman to get a few necessary courses or certification so that she can work as a professional.

The women must have valid refugee status in their new country; and are not available to those who are waiting to be processed or to be sent back to their country of origin.

They must have permission to study (and eventually, to work) in their new country of residence, and be legally recognised.

The Coordinator: Marian Ennis, IFUW Hegg Hoffet Fund, 568 Palisade Drive, North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7R 2J1. Tel: +1 604 985 4304. Email: Marian Ennis.

For further inflormation see; Assistance for Women and Women Refugees

Assistance for Women and Women Refugees

Assistance for Women and Women Refugees: The International Federation of University Women is offering limited financial assistance for women and women refugees who have mostly or fully completed their university degrees, and who need further training in language or professional practices in order to find employment in their new country.

Small grants are designed to help some already qualified women get established faster in their new environment, so that they can then support their families and get involved to encourage their less fortunate ‘sisters’.

This assistance is open to refugee graduate women anywhere in the world.

The grants are usually around $US1000 and are intended as short-term help for a woman to get a few necessary courses or certification so that she can work as a professional.

The women must have valid refugee status in their new country; and are not available to those who are waiting to be processed or to be sent back to their country of origin.

They must have permission to study (and eventually, to work) in their new country of residence, and be legally recognised.

The Coordinator: Marian Ennis, IFUW Hegg Hoffet Fund, 568 Palisade Drive, North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7R 2J1. Tel: +1 604 985 4304. Email: Marian Ennis.

For further inflormation see; Assistance for Women and Women Refugees

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Internships at the IAEA: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) accepts a limited number of interns each year.

The internships are awarded to persons studying toward a university degree or who have recently received a degree.

The purpose of the programme is:

• To provide interns with the opportunity to gain practical work experiences in line with their studies or interests, and expose them to the work of the Agency and the United Nations as a whole;
• To benefit the Agency´s programmes through the assistance of qualified students specialized in various professional fields.

The duration of internships is normally not less than three months and not more than one year. However, a minimum of one month is also accepted.

Internship Application Eligibility Criteria:

In order to be eligible for the internship programme, applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have completed at least two years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of their first degree.

Individuals may apply up to two years after the completion of their bachelor´s, master´s, or doctorate degree.

The Agency provides medical insurance for the duration of each internship. Under certain conditions, the Agency may pay for an intern´s travel. Interns may receive a stipend to cover basic subsistence costs.

How to Apply:

Applications must be completed and submitted by post, fax or e-mail, accompanied by a cover letter, two signed letters of recommendation, and most recent academic transcript (optional), three to six months prior to the preferred start date of the internship.

For further details, see: Internships at the IAEA Website

Opportunity for Internships at the IAEA

Internships at the IAEA: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) accepts a limited number of interns each year.

The internships are awarded to persons studying toward a university degree or who have recently received a degree.

The purpose of the programme is:

• To provide interns with the opportunity to gain practical work experiences in line with their studies or interests, and expose them to the work of the Agency and the United Nations as a whole;
• To benefit the Agency´s programmes through the assistance of qualified students specialized in various professional fields.

The duration of internships is normally not less than three months and not more than one year. However, a minimum of one month is also accepted.

Internship Application Eligibility Criteria:

In order to be eligible for the internship programme, applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have completed at least two years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of their first degree.

Individuals may apply up to two years after the completion of their bachelor´s, master´s, or doctorate degree.

The Agency provides medical insurance for the duration of each internship. Under certain conditions, the Agency may pay for an intern´s travel. Interns may receive a stipend to cover basic subsistence costs.

How to Apply:

Applications must be completed and submitted by post, fax or e-mail, accompanied by a cover letter, two signed letters of recommendation, and most recent academic transcript (optional), three to six months prior to the preferred start date of the internship.

For further details, see: Internships at the IAEA Website

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Internships with the ILO provide an opportunity for selected undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students who are pursuing a course of study or work in fields related to the ILO’s mandate and activities to:

(a) increase their understanding of relevant issues at the international level by involving them directly in the work of the Office and the application of ILO principles, programmes and strategies;

(b) gain practical work experience related to their academic background or future work in the field related to ILO’s mission.

Eligibility:

In order to be considered for an internship at the ILO, applicants should meet the following requirements and qualifications:

Education:

• Applicants should have completed graduate and/or postgraduate studies or be in the final year of undergraduate studies;
• Applicants should hold degrees in disciplines considered relevant to the ILO’s work, e.g. international law, economics, industrial relations, political science, and the social sciences.

Nationality: Applicants can be of any nationality.

Languages:

Applicants should have a working (both oral and written) knowledge of at least one of the ILO’s official languages (English, French or Spanish).

Skills:

• Applicants should be able to adapt to an international, multicultural, multilingual environment;
• Good communication skills;
• Ability to work fairly independently or as part of a team;
• Initiative and flexibility;

Other:

• Any past work experience and knowledge of IT-related work would be an advantage;
• Close relatives of a serving ILO official are not eligible to apply.

The length of an internship should not normally be less than three months nor exceed six months.

Where an intern is not supported by an institution (university, government or otherwise), a stipend to cover basic subsistence costs wIll be paid.

Please send any questions by email at: recruit[at]ilo.org Or: internship[at]ilo.org for general enquiries regarding internship opportunities.

For more information see; ILO Internships Website

ILO Internships for Undergraduates

Internships with the ILO provide an opportunity for selected undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students who are pursuing a course of study or work in fields related to the ILO’s mandate and activities to:

(a) increase their understanding of relevant issues at the international level by involving them directly in the work of the Office and the application of ILO principles, programmes and strategies;

(b) gain practical work experience related to their academic background or future work in the field related to ILO’s mission.

Eligibility:

In order to be considered for an internship at the ILO, applicants should meet the following requirements and qualifications:

Education:

• Applicants should have completed graduate and/or postgraduate studies or be in the final year of undergraduate studies;
• Applicants should hold degrees in disciplines considered relevant to the ILO’s work, e.g. international law, economics, industrial relations, political science, and the social sciences.

Nationality: Applicants can be of any nationality.

Languages:

Applicants should have a working (both oral and written) knowledge of at least one of the ILO’s official languages (English, French or Spanish).

Skills:

• Applicants should be able to adapt to an international, multicultural, multilingual environment;
• Good communication skills;
• Ability to work fairly independently or as part of a team;
• Initiative and flexibility;

Other:

• Any past work experience and knowledge of IT-related work would be an advantage;
• Close relatives of a serving ILO official are not eligible to apply.

The length of an internship should not normally be less than three months nor exceed six months.

Where an intern is not supported by an institution (university, government or otherwise), a stipend to cover basic subsistence costs wIll be paid.

Please send any questions by email at: recruit[at]ilo.org Or: internship[at]ilo.org for general enquiries regarding internship opportunities.

For more information see; ILO Internships Website

ILO Internships for Undergraduates

Internships with the ILO provide an opportunity for selected undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students who are pursuing a course of study or work in fields related to the ILO’s mandate and activities to:

(a) increase their understanding of relevant issues at the international level by involving them directly in the work of the Office and the application of ILO principles, programmes and strategies;

(b) gain practical work experience related to their academic background or future work in the field related to ILO’s mission.

Eligibility:

In order to be considered for an internship at the ILO, applicants should meet the following requirements and qualifications:

Education:

• Applicants should have completed graduate and/or postgraduate studies or be in the final year of undergraduate studies;
• Applicants should hold degrees in disciplines considered relevant to the ILO’s work, e.g. international law, economics, industrial relations, political science, and the social sciences.

Nationality: Applicants can be of any nationality.

Languages:

Applicants should have a working (both oral and written) knowledge of at least one of the ILO’s official languages (English, French or Spanish).

Skills:

• Applicants should be able to adapt to an international, multicultural, multilingual environment;
• Good communication skills;
• Ability to work fairly independently or as part of a team;
• Initiative and flexibility;

Other:

• Any past work experience and knowledge of IT-related work would be an advantage;
• Close relatives of a serving ILO official are not eligible to apply.

The length of an internship should not normally be less than three months nor exceed six months.

Where an intern is not supported by an institution (university, government or otherwise), a stipend to cover basic subsistence costs wIll be paid.

Please send any questions by email at: recruit[at]ilo.org Or: internship[at]ilo.org for general enquiries regarding internship opportunities.

For more information see; ILO Internships Website

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The Canadian Council on International Law awards annually up to four John Peters Humphrey Student Fellowships in International Human Rights Law or International Organization.

The Fellowships are awarded to outstanding students in order to permit them to pursue full-time graduate studies at leading graduate institutions in Canada or worldwide.

Students in Canadian law and political science (or their equivalent) faculties are eligible to apply for the Fellowship.

Each Fellowship will fund the recipient up to CDN$35,000 – up to a maximum of CDN$25,000 for tuition and fees, plus a stipend of CDN$10,000 for living expenses.

Fellowship holders will be eligible to apply for the Fellowship in open competition for a second term.

Place your letter in a sealed envelope and sign it across the seal.

You may provide it to the application for inclusion in the application or it may be sent directly to the address below.

The application deadline for the applicants is November 15.

Direct any queries to: John Peters Humphrey Fellowship, c/o Canadian Council on International Law, 215 – 236 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 1R3, Email: Humphrey[at]ccil-ccdi.ca. Tel: 613-235-0442 / Fax: 613-230-5978.

For more information see; Humphrey Student Fellowships

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