GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN THE CONTEXT OF MIGRATION

Eager to tell you about the MOOC  on Gender Based violence in the context of migration!

The course will begin on May 15!

what is a MOOC? a MOOC is Massive Online Open Course , that is offered for free by the Global Campus of Human Rights coordinated by the European Inter-University Centre for Human Rights and Democratisation (EIUC).

The Mooc addresses gender, migration, and Human rights studies. The Lecture I participate in, is related to gender based violence faced by migrants and asylum seeking girls in the MENA region. The Political Sciences Institute (ISP) of Saint Joseph University part of the Arab Master in Democracy and Human Rights,  has worked hard while dedicating a team to gather data, prepare, review, shoot, edit and produce the MOOC on GBV addressed by migrants girls and women in the region.  Examples for this specific lecture are taken from the newest published reports in the region related to GBV and SGBV.  Sexual Exploitation, trafficking  Statelessness, Child Marriage, Schooling and access to education are presented. Also main International Instruments addressing GBV are presented.

The MOOC is a free course of 5 hours per week, for 6 weeks, that is open to “upper year undergraduates; postgraduates; NGO activists and practitioners interested in interdisciplinary human rights, gender equality, women’s empowerment, migration; young lawyers and social scientists; active and motivated citizens from around the world.”

I am very excited to be part of this Global Campus MOOC, and to have prepared the first MOOC addressing GBV and women’s rights in the region. Can’t thank enough the team who helped put all the lecture together (ISP team you rock! )  as well as the friends who helped gather the latest information in a very short deadline. (Special thanks to Ghida, Hayat, Raghda, Zeina, Myriam, and special thanks to Jihad who filmed and edited the lecture ).

Stay tuned  and follow the link to participate and enroll  in the MOOC! https://www.eiuc.org/education/global-campus-mooc-gbv-migration.html 

In solidarity from Lebanon

Let us address GBV in our region and internationally with sustainable solutions!

Rita Chemaly

Screen Shot taken from the Global Campus page https://www.eiuc.org/education/global-campus-mooc-gbv-migration/the-mooc.html  

 

 

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Youth Forum for citizenship initiatives taking place in Beirut

For its second edition, the Youth Forum for citizenship initiatives will take place at USJ, Medical sciences campus.

it will put students in close contact with NGOs! Students coming from diverse universities!

below are the details taken from the facebook page of the event,

I will be in one of session related to Advocacy and Lobbying , it will be great to see you there tomorrow from 10 to noon!

Rita

Below the details taken from the facebook page of the event:

100 Stands – Training for Youth and NGOS , Internship or Volunteer Opportunity!

FROM 10AM TILL 12PM
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NGO session:
– Session 1 : HR for volunteers and NGO management
– Session 2 : Strategic thinking and quality management
– Session 3 : Crowdfunding
– Session 4 : CSR programs and NGO strategy
– Session 5 : Project based learning in eco-citizenship sustainable development

To register: https://goo.gl/forms/Jb0BQV4d2287jQ012
Students sessions:
– Session 1: Political Leadership
– Session 2: Social Innovation and Project development
– Session 3: Lobbying and advocacy
– Session 4: Networking and leadership

To register: https://goo.gl/forms/uN5GF10wQVFdxZGF2

AT 12:15PM
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VolunTweets

Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth – USJ

With the collaboration of :
YASA-Association Des Jeunes Pour La Sensibilisation À La Sécurité
DONNER SANG COMPTER
La Troisième Voix pour le Liban / The Third Voice for Lebanon
CDLL – Cénacle De La Lumière
AAA – Autism Awareness Association NGO
INSAN
ABAAD
And more..

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Intensive 3 days course on electoral systems from an international comparative perspective organised by Science Po Beirut ISP-USJ & UNDP

CALL for students and professionals:  Are you interested in electoral systems? A USJ graduate or ISP student or alumni? Are you specialized in elections? Are you an electoral practitioner? A member of an NGO specialized in elections?

Join the course on elections organised by ISP-USJ and UNDP.

Call for registration in the 3 Day intensive Course on Electoral Systems

Course title:              Electoral Systems: A Comparative Perspective

Dates:                         Monday to Wednesday 17-19 October 2016

Location:                   Institute of Political Sciences, USJ , Huvelin Street,  Beirut

Working language:      English

Course overview:

The course is a short, intensive and participatory learning experience for electoral practitioners and graduates interested in exploring the essentials of the structure and functions of electoral systems from a comparative international perspective, and understanding the practical use of electoral systems as instruments for inclusion, representation and delivery capacity of democratic governments.

The course will cover the following broad issues around electoral systems:

• Electoral systems as rules of the game for elections with discussion on where the rules are embodied, the essence of democracy as a government of the people, main elements of electoral systems including formula of representation, and the relevance of the type of electoral management bodies for the working of the electoral system.
• Electoral system families around the world with review of proportional, majority and mix systems, and the variations within each family. Comparative look at electoral systems used around the world and those in the Arab region.
• Inclusion and representation through electoral systems with a review of demographic versus territorial representation, gender and minority representation, the inclusion of poor, illiterate and persons with disabilities in the electoral system, and dealing with electoral justice in making electoral systems effective. Linkages between the different formulas of representation with the interests of politicians and leaders.

The course involves completing three days of interactive sessions, lectures and review of country experiences; daily group work will lead to the required end of course assignment. Participants will receive a certificate of completion.

The course will be led Professor Rafael López-Pintor, a pioneer in the democracy promotion movement who has helped improve the electoral systems of more than twenty countries. He will be assisted by Wissam Lahham and Rita Chemaly from the Political Science Institute. Other professors and experts in the field will also contribute to the interactive sessions, lectures and best practice case studies, fostering innovation, creative learning and networking amongst peers.

Detailed program of the 3 days can be downloaded :

http://www.isp.usj.edu.lb/pdf/ELECTORAL%20SYSTEMS%20%20course%20outline_Online%20Version.pdf

Course fees:                 100$ for USJ students, 300$ for non USJ students and professionals

For registration, send a cover email explaining why you wish to attend the course with your CV to isp@usj.edu.lb, with the subject title “registration 3 Day intensive Course on Electoral Systems” by Friday October 7 2016, at noon at the latest. ISP administration will shortlist the candidates and inform them of their successful registration by email

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L’USJ recrute!! des enseignants dans plusieurs domaines au Liban

Voila, chers et cheres le lien vers la page des vacancies a l’Universite Saint Joseph.

Actuellement l’USJ recruit des professeurs en Droit, en Economie, et en Sciences Politiques.

Les dossiers sont evalues ” sur l’adéquation du profil par rapport aux tâches à réaliser, sur la  pertinence des projets  scientifiques et pédagogiques du candidat/de la candidate et sur les perspectives  d’interaction avec les projets du department.”

l’USJ recrute:

• Professeur à mi-temps en Droit bancaire
• Professeur à mi-temps en Droit commercial
• Maître de conférences à temps plein – Management et Business Research – See more at: http://www.usj.edu.lb/emploi/offre_ens.html#sthash.ic5nuiF4.dpuf
•  Maître de conférences à temps plein – Marketing – See more at: http://www.usj.edu.lb/emploi/offre_ens.html#sthash.ic5nuiF4.dpuf
• Maître de conférences à temps plein – Management et Marketing – See more at: http://www.usj.edu.lb/emploi/offre_ens.html#sthash.ic5nuiF4.dpuf
• Maître de conférences à temps plein – Enseignement de différentes disciplines de Gestion et Economie – See more at: http://www.usj.edu.lb/emploi/offre_ens.html#sthash.ic5nuiF4.dpuf
• Professeur en sciences politiques à temps plein
• Professeur en sciences politiques à temps plein
• Maitre de conférences à temps partiel de 50% en Microéconomie – See more at: http://www.usj.edu.lb/emploi/offre_ens.html#sthash.ic5nuiF4.dpuf
• Maitre de conférences à temps plein en Economie Sociale – See more at: http://www.usj.edu.lb/emploi/offre_ens.html#sthash.ic5nuiF4.dpuf
• pour les infirmieres et infirmiers: Enseignant cadré à temps plein
• et une serie de profs ingenieurs!

tous les details sur le code de l’enseignant, la charte de l’USJ  et les formulaires de candidatures sont disponibles via l’addresse suivante http://www.usj.edu.lb/emploi/offre_ens.html

Bonne Chance!!

Rita Chemaly

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Consortium of Universities launching a new master in Democratic Governance

Here is the good news of the day, Political Science Insitute of Saint-Joseph University has partnered with other Universities in the region to launch the Master in Democratic Governance, Democracy and Human rights in the MENA Region. the Masters offers a ” unique programme designated to meet the needs of students, professionals and experts who want to deepen their knowledge in the field of democratic governance and human rights in the Arab world. It also aims to give practical experience needed for building up their professional career and academic activities.”

The partnering universities are

• Cadi Ayyad University (Morocco),
• International University of Rabat (Morocco),
• Carthage University (Tunisia),
• Birzeit University (Palestine),
• Saint Joseph University (Lebanon),
• Ca’ Foscari University (Italy)

The tuitions are fees amount to 3600 euro with possibility of tuition waivers.

The programme will provide for grants covering accommodation and subsistence costs (around 2000 euro for the stay in Venice and around 1500 euro for the second semester).

The deadline for application is the 5th December 2014.

I am happy to read that great Rana Habib professor of St Joseph University that is following ISP since years now is reponsible of one of the Module : International relations in the global systems of HR protection

W9: International Instruments

W10: Gender equality, protection of minorities

W11: Regional systems of HR protection

the other modules and their responsibles and all the program details are the follwoing:

Dates: 19^th January- end of June 2015
Deadline for Applications: 5^th December 2014
Location: Monastery of San Nicolò, Venice Lido (Italy)
Programme Director: Prof. Mohsine El Ahmadi

Master in Democratic Governance

The Master’s programme offers students a multidisciplinary course of study with a mix of theory and practice, covering topics ranging from the principles and practices of democracy, the rule of law, the international and regional systems for Human Rights protection to specialised courses focused on the process of political and social development and transition.

In addition, the Master seeks to create a Euro-Mediterranean network of academic institutions and foster professors and students’ exchange in the field of democracy and human rights.

The programme consists of two semesters:

• 1 semester: from 19^th January to 3^rd April 2015 (11 weeks) in Venice-Lido, Italy
• 2 semester: from 7^th April to the end of June 2015 (13 weeks) in one of the partner universities

Programme of the first semester

1st Module: Democracy and Rights (3 weeks)	W1: Political theory: State, civil society, Democratic Institutions W2: Citizenship and political rights W3: Democracy, social and economic rights	Responsible for the thematic section:  Prof. Mudar Kassis, from the Birzeit University, Palestine
2nd Module: Governance, law and constitutional process (3 weeks)	W4: Rule of Law, Governance W5: Control mechanisms W6: Political transition	Responsible for the thematic section: to be appointed soon
3rd Module: Development of the Political system in the Arab world (2 weeks)	W7: Current issues W8: The role of media	Responsible for the thematic section: Prof. Rachida Einnafer, from the University of Carthage, Tunisia

Here is the link for the admissions and registration requirements and forms.

Do not hesitate to contact ISP secretariat in Lebanon for more information 01/421443 or isp@isp.usj.edu.lb

Rita

Rita Chemaly

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