Global Campus Alumni (GCA)

There’s an array of activities currently available only to our Global Campus Alumni. Read the information, learn more, and apply! 💡 Cross-Regional Cooperation Grants For human rights-related activities involving alumni across regions, with tangible outputs. 💼 Funding: €1,500-2,500 📅 Deadline (updated deadline): 15 December 2024 🌿 #ActionAgainstEcocide Visual Contest Submit photojournalism entries on ecosystems in danger and actions to protect them. 📅 Deadline: 15 March 2025 🏅 Right Livelihood Laureates Fund Submit projects about a Right Livelihood Laureate focusing on children’s rights, climate justice, AI, access to justice, or more. 💼 Funding: €2,000-5,000 📅 Rolling application 📩 For more information and to apply, visit: https://shorturl.at/PL7tT Don't miss the chance to take part. 💬 For any questions, email: info@globalcampusalumni.org Global Campus of Human Rights Universidad Nacional de San Martín Arab Master in Democracy and Human Rights EMAlumni Association Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria European Regional MA Programme in Democracy and Human Rights in South East Europe (ERMA) #GCAlumni

Our alumna, Areen Eideh, writes about Gender Discrimination Against Young Women in Palestine and highlights systemic barriers such as societal norms, unemployment, and lack of representation in leadership roles, despite high educational achievements among women. Read her full article here: https://lnkd.in/dk6DQ9fd #GenderEquality #Palestine #WomenInLeadership #HumanRights

📷 Photojournalism Opportunity for Alumni 🌍 Dear Alumni, here's your chance to document and share stories that relate to Ecocide. The #ActionAgainstEcocide Diaries contest invites you to spotlight the urgent need to recognize ecocide as a crime. Use your lens and voice to show the environmental damage threatening places close to you—or ones you’ve researched. 📌 What We’re Looking For: Identify: A natural element or ecosystem at risk. Share the Value: Highlight its ecological, cultural, or economic importance. Document the Loss: Show the threats to this place. Capture the Action: Showcase efforts to protect and restore. Call to Action: Inspire others to join in safeguarding these vital areas. Selected entries will be part of a Global Campus Alumni social media campaign, a digital booklet, and a photo exhibition in 2025, joining one of the Global Campus of Human Rights conferences. 🗓️ Submit by 15 March 2025. Open to all GC Alumni. Do not forget to share this with other alumni who like to document and take pictures. For more information, visit this link: https://lnkd.in/d4Q2q-E5 Global Campus of Human Rights

Alumni, you are encouraged to visit the EMA Human Rights Film Festival in Venice. 🗓 Date: December 13–14, 2024 📍 Location: Teatrino Groggia, Cannaregio, Venice 🎟 Admission: Free

#GCInternshipStories Federica Pavia, alumna of GC Europe, interned with Terre des hommes foundation in Brussels, Belgium, where she contributed to advocacy and communications work focusing on children’s rights. During her internship, Federica played a role in promoting children’s right to a healthy environment, supporting the #VoteforChildren Campaign at the EU Parliament, and facilitating child participation in international forums. Federica was actively involved in developing social media content, drafting letters and reports, and coordinating advocacy efforts across multiple platforms. Reflecting on her experience, Federica said, "This internship provided valuable insights into advocacy and children's rights and allowed me to develop a wide range of skills in a dynamic international setting." Well done, Federica, for your dedication and impactful contributions! The EMA Internship Programme is designed for top recent graduates from the GC Europe programme. Global Campus of Human Rights #VoteforChildren #Childrights #Gcalumni

Webinar: Children’s Right to Education in Gaza This International Children’s Day, 20 November 2025, the Global Campus Arab World is organising a roundtable on the challenges children in Gaza face in accessing education after 13 months of extreme warfare marked by mass displacement, famine, siege, annihilation of civilian infrastructure, constant bombing and massacres.  What to Expect: - Overview of the Right to Education under international law and its relevance to Gaza. - “Education Under Fire”: learning with damaged infrastructure and limited resources. - Insights into psychological and developmental impacts of disrupted in education - Testimony of children in Gaza Mark your calendars: 20 November, 5 pm Gaza/Beirut time. Raising awareness and advocating for the future of Gaza’s children. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dND4cxZj  EMAlumni Association CES Alumni Association #InternationalChildrensDay #RightToEducation #EducationUnderFire

In the latest article on Human Rights Preparedness, our alumna Sara Benítez-Mongelós delves into the role of new technologies in addressing enforced disappearances. She examines both the opportunities these tools create and the risks they pose, particularly in Latin America, where civil society plays a leading role in the search for the disappeared. Read Sara’s analysis here: #EnforcedDisappearance #HumanRights #NewTechnologies https://lnkd.in/dPpEy8Fj

We are delighted to see Global Campus alumnae Lamija Kovačević and Veronika Vasilić contributing to the important discussions on digital resilience at the Council of Europe Conference in Montenegro! Their insights representing the voices of young people on combating online racism and xenophobia are important in shaping a safer digital space for all. Congratulations on your work! 👏

On Wednesday, we hosted our second webinar as part of the GCA Career Track. Alumni gained valuable insights into crafting standout CVs and cover letters tailored to specific job applications, thanks to an engaging session led by our experienced alumna, Niamh Walsh. Niamh shared essential strategies, best practices, and actionable tips. Alumni also had the unique opportunity to receive personalized feedback on their own CVs. We’re thrilled by the positive response and the meaningful progress made! Stay tuned for upcoming sessions in our Careers Track journey🚀 Alumni: If you want to register to the upcoming workshops, kindly find all the related info here: https://lnkd.in/d-YKgjju

Great opportunity for those interested in children's rights and mental health. Call for Abstracts for the project publication: Addressing Cyberbullying Among Children and Its Impact on Mental Health in SEE. Deadline: 13.12.2024 You may find more information below. Do not hesitate to share take part or share with other alumni who may be interested.