HUMAN LIBRARY

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There is a different type of Library amongst us; which is unlike any traditional Library we know. It is ever changing, ever evolving and the books are alive!
What we are referring to is The Human Library. A Library where Humans are the books; and these books tell their life story. Stories which are unconventional; perhaps eccentric; and unusual in the eyes and ears of the reader. Stories which have created stereotypes; and even prejudice due to society’s ignorance towards the subject matter of the books.
Through conversation and discussion, The Human Library aims to break the boundaries and stereotypes created around the story of each book and for the reader to gain a better insight into the narrative; and for them to re-evaluate their own perception of the story after “reading” the book.
The Human Library will be in Larnaca for a second consecutive year on Saturday 13th of May 2017; from 16:30 – 19:30 at the Larnaca Pier next to the Medieval Castle at the end of the Phinikoudes Avenue.
Organizers of this event are Europe Direct Information Center in Larnaca in collaboration with the alternative event planning team – Animi and Human Library Cyprus.
The list of “books” will be announced soon!
Entrance : Free

Call for national experts in lifelong guidance and careers education

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Cedefop is looking for national experts based across Europe to cooperate for the development of national lifelong guidance and careers education systems.
An expert is needed in each of the 27 EU Member States, as well as in Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, Serbia, Montenegro, Albania, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey.
Applications and supporting documents (CV and other documents demonstrating the suitability) should be sent by 28 April 2017 cob to the following e-mail: [email protected]

http://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/news-and-press/news/call-national-experts-lifelong-guidance-and-careers-education?src=email&freq=weekly

Calls for proposals under Connecting Europe Facility (CEF)

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The European Commission has opened a call for proposals under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to stimulate and support the deployment of European Digital Service Infrastructures (DSIs).

Up to €27.5 million will be made available to meet the needs of public administrations, businesses and citizens in their cross-border activities.

Interested applicants from all EU Member States, as well as Iceland and Norway, may submit their proposals in the areas of
-Business Registers Interconnection System (BRIS)
-eIdentification and eSignature
-Electronic Exchange of Social Security Information (EESSI)
-European e-Justice Portal.

The deadline for submitting proposals is 18 May 2017. This call is the first one under the 2017 CEF Telecom Work Programme. In 2017, CEF Telecom will provide up to a total of €77 million in funding through grants for European Digital Service Infrastructures.

https://ec.europa.eu/inea/en/news-events/newsroom/connecting-europe-facility-cef-telecom-over-%E2%82%AC27-million-to-foster-european

Fully-funded PhD studentships in Citizenship, Civil Society and Rule of Law Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2017/03/23/fully-funded-phd-studentships-citizenship-civil-society-rule-law/#ixzz4cF2f1xxv

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Deadline: 31 March 2017
Open to: anthropology, cultural and literary studies, education, history, legal theory and socio-legal studies, philosophy, politics, religious studies, sociology and theology
Scholarship: £14,539 per annum
Description
Founded in 2009, CISRUL studies the application of political ideas globally.  The Centre draws on expertise across disciplines to examine how political principles function within and beyond the contemporary West. Concepts such as ‘citizenship’, ‘civil society’, and the ‘rule of law’ are used as often by policy makers as by scholars. Core to CISRUL’s mission is informing academic and public debate on how they are used, and to what effect.
Eligibility
Quality of application – the Centre is looking for world-class applicants, so please make sure you submit the very best application you are capable of;
Closeness of fit to CISRUL’s ongoing debates – please browse this website for detailed information about our interests, which include radical protest, political community, religion and the secular, democracy, constitutionalism, human rights and pluralism;
Closeness of fit to one or more of CISRUL’s core members’ expertise – see CISRUL Faculty Members under Home tab.
Scholarship

The Centre for Citizenship, Civil Society and Rule of Law (CISRUL) at the University of Aberdeen is delighted to offer two PhD studentships to start in September 2017. The studentships will include home/overseas fees and a full stipend of £14,539 per annum.
How to apply?
In order to apply please fill the application: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/pgap/login.php
For more information please visit the official web page:http://www.abdn.ac.uk/

Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2017/03/23/fully-funded-phd-studentships-citizenship-civil-society-rule-law/#ixzz4cF2q7VPH

Do you want to study for free anywhere you choose?

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Although very few, there are actually international scholarships that allow you to study at any country or just about anywhere. Scholarships funded by global and regional organizations allow you to study at any country or a wide selection of countries. Due its nature, distance learning scholarships allow you to pursue international studies in your own country or wherever you may be.
Global Scholarships for Study in Any Country:
1. Rotary Foundation Global Scholarship Grants
The Rotary Foundation offers scholarship funding through the Rotary Foundation Global Grant scholarships. The scholarship funds graduate-level coursework or research for one to four academic years. The minimum budget for a global grant scholarship is $30,000 which can fund the following: passport/visa, inoculations, travel expenses, school supplies, tuition, room and board, etc. Generally, the study grants can be carried out in any country where there is a host Rotary club or district.
2. OFID Scholarship Award
OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) offers fully-funded scholarships to qualified applicants who wish to study for a Master’s degree in an accredited University around the world*. The scholarships are worth up to $50,000 and covers the tuition fees, monthly allowance to cover living expenses, accommodation, insurance, books, relocation grants, and travel costs.
3. Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Program
The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from selected developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies. Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year. The Foundation assists students with tuition fees and living expenses only. Generally, the scholar is allowed to choose a reputable University of his/her choice*.

Vacancy for the post of Planning Officer (AD 5) in the European Asylum Support Office (EASO)

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The closing date for submission of the applications is 19 April 2017 at 13:00h (Brussels time). EASO will disregard any application received after that date and time.

https://www.easo.europa.eu/sites/default/files/Vacancy%20Notice_TA%20AD5%20Planning%20Officer%20EN.pdf

WORK POSITION-Assistants to Operational Departments_short-term replacement

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Deadline for applications: 4 April 2017
Reference Cedefop/2017/02/CA
Type of contract Contract agent Function group/grade FG II Initial contract duration 3 years renewable once Place of employment Thessaloniki (Greece)

For more information
http://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/about-cedefop/recruitment/vacancies/assistants-operational-departmentsshort-term-replacement?src=email&freq=weekly

Call for Application: UNESCO  World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2017 (Fully Funded)

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Deadline:  April 3, 2017
Location: Poland

​Fully funded!

Overview:

Prior to the 41st session of the World Heritage Committee and in the framework of the UNESCO World Heritage Education Programme, the Polish National Commission for UNESCO and the International Cultural Centre in Krakow are proud to hold the Heritage Youth Forum 2017 “Memory: Lost and Recovered Heritage” from the 25 June to 4 July 2017, in Warsaw, Krakow (Poland)

Young representatives, aged from 22 to 32, from 35 countries, will have the opportunity to exchange ideas, contribute to the discussions and immerse themselves in topics within the scope of lost and recovered heritage.

Objectives:

 The Forum seeks to deepen youth knowledge and understanding the importance of:
the implementation of the World Heritage Convention,
the working methods of the  World Heritage Committee,
the challenges and opportunities of the protection, conservation and restoration of selected World Heritage sites carrying associative values.
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​Programme details:

Scheduled activities include:
visits to World Heritage sites including Wieliczka, Warsaw and Krakow with international heritage experts;
workshops  on different aspects emerging from the sites;
practical hands-on activities revolving around the restoration of the Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow;
experts and young   representatives’ presentations;
participation in discussions on the state of conservation   and restoration   of properties and  practicing the Youth Model simulation.
Elaboration of a declaration which the participants will present to the Committee at the Opening Ceremony of the 41st session of the World Heritage Committee and participation in the first plenary day, 3 July 2017.

​Participants:

The Polish National Commission for UNESCO and the International Cultural Centre in Krakow are pleased to invite young people interested in issues related to World Heritage who are:
Aged from 22 to 32 years old;
Fluent in English (please note that no interpretation will be provided; English will be the only language used throughout the Forum);
Citizens of one of the 21 Member States of the current World Heritage Committee (Angola, Azerbaijan, Burkina Faso, Croatia, Cuba, Finland, Indonesia, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, the Republic of Korea, Tunisia, Turkey, the United Republic of Tanzania, Vietnam, Zimbabwe), as well as of Belarus, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Germany, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Lithuania, Mali, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Syria, and Ukraine; 
Graduates from / involved in heritage-related fields such as: architecture, urban planning, constructional engineering, archaeology, sociology, cultural heritage, anthropology, ethnology, ethnography, economy, history, art history, communication, law, tourism, natural and cultural heritage, geography, international relations; researchers, activists, young professionals in NGOs, associations, cultural and natural heritage organizations, museums, heritage sites;
Experience in the field of heritage, in particular in the area of heritage conservation and restoration, would be an asset;
Motivated, committed to bring in their own expertise, active individuals interested in implementing the outcomes of the Forum in their respective countries.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Young participants who fit the above profile and who are motivated to actively participate in the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2017 are invited to fill in the application form in English. The application package consists of: ▪ an application form (attached), ▪ a short biographical note including a photo (CV).

*** The organisers will be responsible for flight arrangements and will cover the participants’ transportation (economy class) as well as accommodation* costs and meal cost (non-smoking rooms) during their stay in Poland (including visa fees, where applicable). In case the participants should like to extend their stay in Poland and attend the World Heritage Committee Session beyond 4 July 2017, all the related costs should be covered by the concerned member states. In order to make all of the necessary preparations, participants are kindly requested to inform the organisers of their plans in advance.

http://youthenvop.weebly.com/call-for-application/call-for-application-unesco-world-heritage-young-professionals-forum-2017-fully-funded

Project Associate/UNDP in Cyprus

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Location :
Nicosia, CYPRUS
Application Deadline :
10-Mar-17 (Midnight New York, USA)
Time left :
10d 20h 21m
Additional Category :
Governance and Peacebuilding
Type of Contract :
Individual Contract
Post Level :
National Consultant
Languages Required :
English  
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)
03-Apr-2017
Duration of Initial Contract :
Initially up to September 2017 with possibility of extension.

https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=70860Project AssociateProject Associate

Calling All Young Entrepreneurs: Apply now for the Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative!

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Are you a young European with entrepreneurial experience? Are you looking to take your business or social venture to the next level? Are you interested in participating in a 14-day U.S. program focused on fostering the skills and networks necessary to make that happen? Apply today for the Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) Program!
 
Emerging entrepreneurs and innovative community leaders can now apply for the 2017 YTILI Fellowship Program, which will give 100 outstanding young leaders from across Europe the chance to expand their leadership and entrepreneurial experience through fellowships at businesses and civil society organizations across the U.S. Selected Fellows will build networks and lasting partnerships to attract investments and support for their entrepreneurial endeavors.
 
In addition to the YTILI Fellowship Program, the YTILI Network will offer ongoing professional and networking opportunities to anyone interested in being connected.  As part of the YTILI Network, you’ll have the chance to connect with senior business and NGO leaders in the United States and Europe working to create change in their communities.
 
Applications are due by February 6, 2017. You can find more information on the YTILI  Fellowship eligibility criteria and the application instructions at: ytili.state.gov .
 
We hope you’ll start your application today, and we encourage you to forward this message to others you think might be interested . Best of luck!