November 15, 2005 Source: Wilfrid Laurier University:
http://www.wlu.ca/news_detail.php?grp_id=0&nws_id=1035&filter_type=notice Student internships in human rights The Canada Research Chair in International Human Rights (Rhoda E. Howard-Hassmann, Chair holder) sponsors a summer internship in human rights. The Chair will provide up to $6,000 each for two students in the summer of 2006. The funding is to cover internship expenses such as travel and living expenses: there is no salary. Wilfrid Laurier University students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and are currently in 3rd or 4th year are eligible for this internship. Students may not participate in an internship in a country of which they are citizens, except in Canada. For the summer of 2006 applicants may choose one of three opportunities: The Centre on Housing Rights and Evictions: Ghana, Brazil or South Africa Defence of Children International – Costa Rica Mission Self-generated Internship, at the discretion of the Chair holder and Internship CommitteeInformation on these organizations as well as application information can be found on Dr. Hassmann’s website. Look for the internship link. For more information, and detailed instructions on how to apply, contact Wendy Webb, wwebb@wlu.ca or 884-0710, extension 3185. Applications are due by email to Wendy Webb (wwebb@wlu.ca) by January 3, 2006. Applicants will be notified of the final decision by February 15, 2006.
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