Source: Global Youth Connect
During this GYC delegation, International participants will join with Rwandan peers in a Learning and Action Community to learn about human rights achievements and challenges in Rwanda (and the world) and to take concrete action steps together to support current and future efforts for human rights protection and promotion, both in Rwanda and abroad.

Winter 2012 DELEGATION TO RWANDA

Location: Rwanda
Dates: December 28, 2011 – January 16, 2012
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled -- 3 Positions Remaining
Program Tuition: $2250

 

During this GYC delegation, International participants will join with Rwandan peers in a Learning and Action Community to learn about human rights achievements and challenges in Rwanda (and the world) and to take concrete action steps together to support current and future efforts for human rights protection and promotion, both in Rwanda and abroad. Through a combination of workshops, site visits, advocacy meetings, and volunteer service with grassroots NGOs, we will learn and act on numerous key human rights issues in Rwanda, including but not limited to: gender and human rights, human rights of children, LGBTI populations, historically marginalized indigenous groups, refugees, domestic workers, poverty reduction, public health, juvenile justice, freedom of expression and the arts. In advance of and during the delegation, all participants will examine the roots of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, and see how its legacy has impacted the country and its people, particularly Rwandan youth, and also how the country is attempting to rebuild today.

 Download Rwanda program description and application (.docx)

Download Rwanda program description and application (.doc) 

Download Rwanda program description and application (PDF) 

 

SUMMER 2012 HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAMS 

HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE USA PROGRAM : New York City

Location: NYC
Dates: June 22, 2012 - July 14, 2012
Application Deadline: November 30, 2011
Program Tuition (Visiting Participants -- full room and Board): $3000
Program Tuition (Local Participants): $2000

During this GYC program, 15 young leaders from New York City will join with 15 activists from outside NYC (Rwanda, Bosnia, greater-USA) in a special summit to explore the human rights situation in New York City, to contrast the situation in NYC with that of the home areas of the visiting youth, and to take concrete action with NGOs to support current and future efforts for human rights protection and promotion, both in New York City and in the home areas of the visiting youth – including other areas of the USA, Canada, Rwanda, Bosnia, and beyond!

Download program description and application for VISITING PARTICIPANTS (.doc)

Download program description and application for VISITING PARTICIPANTS (.pdf)

Download program description and application for LOCALLY BASED NYC PARTICIPANTS (.doc)

Download program description and application for LOCALLY BASED NYC PARTICIPANTS (.doc)

SUMMER 2012 DELEGATION TO RWANDA

Location: Rwanda
Dates: August 2 - 23, 2012
Application Deadline: November 30th (Early Admissions**) January 15th (Regular Admissions)
Program Tuition: $2300

During this GYC delegation, International participants will join with Rwandan peers in a Learning and Action Community to learn about human rights achievements and challenges in Rwanda (and the world) and to take concrete action steps together to support current and future efforts for human rights protection and promotion, both in Rwanda and abroad. Through a combination of workshops, site visits, advocacy meetings, and volunteer service with grassroots NGOs, we will learn and act on numerous key human rights issues in Rwanda, including but not limited to: gender and human rights, human rights of children, LGBTI populations, historically marginalized indigenous groups, refugees, domestic workers, poverty reduction, public health, juvenile justice, freedom of expression and the arts. In advance of and during the delegation, all participants will examine the roots of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, and see how its legacy has impacted the country and its people, particularly Rwandan youth, and also how the country is attempting to rebuild today.

Download Rwanda Summer 2012 program description and application

SUMMER 2012 DELEGATION TO BOSNIA

Location: Bosnia
Dates: June 22 - July 13, 2012
Application Deadline: November 30th (Early Admissions**) January 15th (Regular Admissions)
Program Tuition: $2700

This human rights program will focus specifically on the roots of conflict and the dynamics of justice, reconciliation, and peace building as experienced in Bosnia more than a decade after the signing of the peace accord. In particular, participants will gain experience in conflict resolution and transformation as well as deepen their understanding of the post-conflict challenges faced by Bosnians today, especially young people from various ethnic and religious backgrounds.

Download Bosnia Summer 2012 program description and application

**Delegations with Early Admissions Deadlines: GYC will fill up to ½ of the positions on the program, with participants being notified before December 15th of any decisions about early admissions. Those who are not accepted in the first round of admissions will have a chance to have their applications considered in Regular Admissions.

GENERAL DELEGATION INFORMATION