Country: Italy
Registration deadline: 30 Jun 2019
Starting date: 15 Jul 2019
Ending date: 19 Jul 2019
Overview
International migration is a growing phenomenon involving the international community and Member States in complex dynamics that have a special focus on the protection of human rights. Analyzing migration as a crosscutting topic and understanding the challenges faced both by migrants and Member States is crucial for the development and implementation of national policies compliant with international human rights standards. According to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs International Migration Report, in 2017 approximately 258 million people resided outside their country of birth (3,4% of the world population). This number has continued to grow over the past seventeen years.
Although there are numerous international legal instruments in place to ensure the protection of the human rights of migrants and refugees, violations of these rights widely occur and affect particularly women and children. Indeed, despite the significant benefits of migration, migrants remain among the most vulnerable members of society and are exposed to discrimination, abuse and exploitation by transnational organized-crime.
In target 10.7 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Member States pledge to “Facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through the implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies.” This is a clear indicator of the centrality of the migration phenomenon in the UN Agenda 2030.
On 11 December 2018 the first-ever UN global agreement on a common approach to international migration in all its dimensions was signed in Marrakech. Among the important issues addressed, the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration aims to mitigate the adverse drivers and structural factors in the countries of origin, highlights the positive contribute of migration to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda Goals and intends to reduce the vulnerabilities of migrants by protecting and fulfilling their human rights.
On 17 December 2018 the General Assembly endorsed the Global Compact on Refugees, an historic agreement aiming to forge a stronger and fairer response to the refugee movements through more enhanced shared responsibility.
With these considerations in mind, UNICRI, in cooperation with John Cabot University, will deliver the fourth edition of the Summer Course on Migration and Human Rights, a one-week intensive course taking place in Rome from 15 to 19 July, to shed light on current issues related to international migration. More specifically, the curriculum of the course focuses on:
- International migration, trafficking in persons and right of asylum
- Internally displaced persons
- Irregular migration: balancing human rights and security
- Irregular migration by sea • Migration and rural development
- Migration and the challenge of religious pluralism
- Migration, development and integration
- Global displacement
The Summer Course offers professional, legal, social, and academic perspectives through theoretical lectures, roundtable discussions, dynamic case studies, and practical exercises. The faculty of the Summer Course is composed of leading scholars and academics from John Cabot and other universities, representatives of the United Nations system, international human rights bodies and civil society organizations.
In this unique learning environment, participants will have the opportunity to interact with international recognized experts, meet peers and build lasting professional relationships with young professionals and students from all over the world. This intense experience fosters intercultural dialogue and promotes a deeper understanding of some of the world’s most complex and debated issues.
Entry requirements
The course is designed for university graduates in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Social Science and other relevant disciplines. It is also addressed to young professionals working in governmental institutions, local authorities, international and non-governmental organizations seeking to deepen their understanding of current human rights issues.
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Hold a three-year university degree issued by an internationally recognized university in one of the aforementioned areas
- Have a very good working knowledge of English
Applications from students who expect to graduate at the end of the 2018/2019 academic year will also be considered.
Certificate of participation
Upon attendance of all the lectures and completion of the course, participants will receive a United Nations and John Cabot University certificate of participation.
A student who misses one or more classes will not receive the certificate of participation. Absence grounded on serious reasons might be considered at discretion of the Organizers.
Accommodation
Accommodation is available as follows:
- Double/triple room - 7 nights accommodation at the John Cabot University's Lungara Apartments
- Check-in: Saturday 13 July 2019
- Check-out: Saturday 20 July 2019
- Cost per person: € 250
Prices are intended for double/triple rooms in shared apartments. All costs shall be paid in advance upon registering online (further information on the registration process will be provided by the Organizers via email upon acceptance to the Summer Course).
Important:Students interested in requesting accommodation at John Cabot University are kindly invited to fill-in the related section (Section G) in the application form, as the availability of rooms may vary depending on the number of requests received. The UNICRI Administrative Office will assist students in all practical issues related to theirstayingin Rome.
How to register:
How to apply
Application deadline: please complete and send the application form, which can be downloaded here, to unicri.courses@un.orgby 30 June 2019
Confirmation of acceptance: the results of the selection process will be communicated via E-mail, within 5 working days following receipt of the application, and no later than 01 July 2019
Payment deadline: full payment has to be finalized within 1 week following confirmation of acceptance, and no later than 8July 2019 (i.e. candidates should provide UNICRI with proof of payment via E-mail to unicri.courses@un.org by the same date)
Early Bird applicants
A discounted rate, amounting to 1000 USD, is offered to Early Bird applicants. In order to receive the discount, applicants must apply in accordance with the following deadlines:
- Application deadline: please complete and send the application form, which can be downloaded here, to unicri.courses@un.orgby 31 March 2019
- Confirmation of acceptance: the results of the selection process will be communicated via E-mail within 5 working days following receipt of the application, and no later than 01 April 2019
- Payment deadline: full payment has to be finalized, within 1 week following confirmation of acceptance, and no later than 08April 2019 (i.e. candidates should provide UNICRI with proof of payment via E-mail to unicri.courses@un.org)
Applicants requiring VISA (IMPORTANT)
Those applicants requiring VISA must apply in accordance with early bird deadlines.
Please consider that it may take up to 30 days to receive a VISA from Italian Embassies and Consulates, depending on your country of origin.
The UNICRI Administrative Office will provide assistance in facilitating VISA release for those who need it. For this purpose please ensure that section F of the Application Form is properly completed.
Contacts
Email: unicri.courses@un.org (please indicate “Migration” in the subject of the email)
Tel: (+39) 011 6537 195