[debate-l] Youth Bridging the Gap: Reaching Out to the Roma - Ljubljana, Slovenia

[Noel Selegzi]

IAPSS International Seminar 2007
Youth Bridging the Gap: Reaching Out to the Roma
Ljubljana, Slovenia
22nd - 28th of July
 
 
The International Association for Political Science Students (IAPSS) is proud to invite you to a unique summer´s event: Youth Bridging the Gap: Reaching Out to the Roma. 
 
This international seminar is dedicated to increase the level of acceptance of the Roma as a minority group and of the Roma culture among youth. Participants coming from both Roma and non- Roma cultures will have the opportunity to experience one week of real- life, face-to-face, constructive dialogue and become familiarize with the particularities and differences of each others´ cultures. 
 
Prominent lecturers and trainers will guide participants through an interactive discussion about obstacles faced by the Roma and help them gain the necessary cultural, legal and organizational skills to realistically respond to these obstacles. The follow-up of the project is meant to create a network for those interested in creating active projects working against discrimination and for promotion of the Roma culture. A visit to a Roma community, a rich social program and the wonderful experience of the capital of Slovenia will complete the event.

Those who wish to apply should satisfy the following criteria: 
- Be aged between 18 and 26
- Be a student
- Be able to communicate and work in English
- Be citizen of an European country (member of the Council of Europe)
- Be interested in Roma affairs
- Be open-minded, communicative and explorative

The project targets young people (18-26 years old), especially from Central and Eastern Europe, but without limiting access of participants from other European countries. There will be an equal proportion of Roma and non-Roma participants, in order to insure a balanced knowledge transfer and platform for debate. The number of participants will be 30. The selection of participants will give priority to young people involved in NGOs, youth associations, minority protection or human rights organizations.

Participation fee is 60 Euros. It covers tuition and study material, accommodation in a youth hostel, full board and social activities from Sunday 22 July until Saturday 28 July.


Reduction of participation fees will be offered to ten less privileged participants, who will receive an award of 40 EUR. Applicants are encouraged to apply if they feel the reduction will ease their possibility of participation. 
 
70% of travel reimbursement will be received for the cheapest means of travel, up to a maximum of 200 Euros. Reimbursement will be offered only to those who attend the programme completely. 
 
If you are interested in the project, please have a look at the information on the website http://roma.iapss.org/. Download and fill in the application form. Send it together with your CV and a motivation letter for the reduction of the participation fee (if applicable) to project2007 at iapss.org  by 15th of May!

Don´t hesitate to contact the organizing team in the case you have any questions.

The Organizing Team of the event and the Executive Committee 2007 of the International Association for Political Science Students (IAPSS)

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