Trainings & Fellowships
Location (s):
- United Kingdom
Overview
Our Emerging International Leaders Programme on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) will equip future leaders and opinion formers with the skills and insight necessary to drive debate, influence policy and build a powerful global network.
Details
It responds to the fact that around three-quarters of the world’s population lives in countries that restrict such freedoms or fail to protect them. It aims to empower scholars to become advocates of human rights in their universities and home countries.
Key themes
We will be addressing the following key questions:
- Why is freedom of religion or belief important?
- How does freedom of religion or belief intersect with other freedoms?
- What are the successes/failings of existing national and international policies on freedom of religion or belief?
- How can existing human rights frameworks be supplemented, supported and implemented?
The programme will involve:
- Residential Retreats at Cumberland Lodge, Windsor Great Park (see dates below)
- Multi-disciplinary discussion with academics, advocates, policy-makers, and activists
- Lectures, workshops, and peer-to-peer learning
- An exploration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the role and position of religion in the public sphere, religious literacy, and inter-faith dialogue
- Analysis of practical responses to violations of FoRB worldwide.
Participants will look at Freedom of Religion or Belief in a contemporary, global context and have the opportunity to engage in a multi-disciplinary discussion with academics, advocates, policy makers, activists, and their peers.
Residential retreats
Our residential retreats will encompass lectures, workshops, and peer-to-peer learning and will consider the significance of the Universal Declaration for Human Rights. They will also examine the role of religion in the public sphere, religious literacy and inter-faith dialogue, and practical responses to violations of Freedom of Religion or Belief, worldwide.
Participants will be required to attend all three retreats, on the following dates in 2017 and 2018:
- 15 - 17 December 2017
- 2 - 4 February 2018
- 6 - 8 April 2018.
Opportunity is About:
Description of Ideal Candidate:
The programme is open to postgraduate students who are scholars on the Commonwealth Scholarship Scheme and the Chevening Scholarship Scheme. Every year, 50 high-potential candidates are selected and supported with gaining an in-depth understanding of the importance of the freedom of religion or belief.
Dates:
Deadline: October 27, 2017
Program Starts: December 15, 2017
Program Ends: April 08, 2018
Cost/funding for participants:
Free food, accommodation and a travel bursary for all residential retreats.
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