ETC International Summer Academy on Human Rights and Human
Security

Graz, 22 August - 3 September 2004
ETC International Summer Academy on Human Rights and Human
Security
Background
The lack of opportunity to study the relationship between Human
Rights, Human Development and Human Security has inspired the
idea of the ETC International Summer Academy which in 2003 turned
out to be a very successful and sustainable event. The ETC
established the Summer Academy in the Human Rights City of Graz
as a way to enhance the realization of the Human Security agenda.
Awareness of the concept of Human Security, shared understanding
of its interdisciplinary and cross-cutting character and its
potential for international policy and decision - making is a
precondition for the effective promotion of Human Security
locally and globally. The ETC's latest contribution to this
promotion is a direct offspring of the 2003 Summer Academy and
the enthusiasm of its participants: the scientific online journal
Human Security Perspectives launched in February 2004.
Objectives
to create a better understanding of the relevance of the concept
of human security
to present and discuss indicators defining the state of Human
Security
to explore the linkages between Human Rights, Human Development
and Human Security
to discuss the agenda of the HSN states
to improve Human Security
to promote Human Security, Human Rights and Human Development in
a holistic way
to raise awareness about Human Rights Education as a tool for
Human Security
to provide the basis for capacity-building in Human Security
Network states and beyond and networking on governmental, NGO and
academic levels on Human Rights and Human Security
Methodology
The Summer Academy draws on the expertise of a selected group of
academics, practitioners and decision-makers from various
sectors, which guarantees a broad approach to the questions of
Human Security worldwide. To assure sustainability and
multiplicatory effects the training methods put particular
emphasis on the interactive approach. The Academy is designed as
a modular course and allows for the transfer of knowledge as well
as the acquisition of skills and the shaping of attitudes.
Target Group
The Summer Academy is designated for postgraduate students and
researchers, young collaborators of ministries and of NGOs with a
focus on South Eastern Europe and HSN members with a focus on
South Eastern Europe and the South.

Deadline: August 22 - September 3, 2004 (apply ASAP)
You can find more information at website: http://www.etc-graz.at