While the plight of the so-called “comfort women” has long been seen as a Korean issue, it is simultaneously a broader matter concerning historical justice, human rights, and peace in East Asia. Three experts share information on how the "comfort women’s" long struggle for justice has been received by the public in Korea, China, and Japan. Participants will theorize possible resolutions that could honor the victims, promote the value of human rights, and facilitate cooperation among the three countries.

The International Human Trafficking Institute (IHTI) invites students and youth activists to Atlanta, the think tank of the American Civil Rights Movement, for a Summer Teach-In, on how to plan, strategize, and ignite an activist movement on campus.


IHTI will host a two-day session (July 22-23) at The Center for Civil and Human Rights designed for students who wish to organize their peers for social change engagement. While the focus is student engagement to end human trafficking, these strategies and principles may be applied toward addressing any social injustice.

For more information: http://theihti.org/
Deadline is April 15th

Passionate about Human Rights and Social Justice?
Intern with a Grassroots NGO in Tajikistan!

Interested in aiding refugees? Promoting free speech issues? Empowering women entrepreneurs? America's Unofficial Ambassadors is excited to announce NEW NGO placements in Tajikistan! These summer internships are designed for students and professionals looking to gain experience in human rights, social justice, and humanitarian aid. Summer internship applications are due March 25th. Click read more below to learn about these opportunities: 

Human Trafficking Symposium at Georgia Tech
Thursday, September 24, 8am to 12:30pm (ticketed lunch 12:30 to 1:30pm)
Student Success Center

The Breman Museum’s last Bearing Witness of the year will feature an incredible speaker – Penina Bowman. She will speak on Sunday May 3 at 2PM. The event is free and open to the public.
Penina’s wedding dress is displayed in our Holocaust Gallery and is a story that is beloved by many.

SOLIDARITY IMMERSION TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, 12/28/14 - 1/9/15: 

Join student organizers from all over and leaders in the movement for social justice across the Dominican Republic and Haiti for an up-close look at how our global economy and fight for change is woven together!

Apply Here!  
Sign up here to learn more about the program and fundraising strategies! 
Facebook event- stay connected!

Highlights: 

• Listen and learn directly from the personal stories of organizers at the forefront of the fight for social justice on the ground in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Gain a first-hand understanding of the bigger picture of human rights in the global economy through direct testimony from workers in the factories and fields, from garment-industry to Call Centers to agriculture in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
• Share skills with rad student organizers from around the country who have won campaigns! If they can do it, you can do it! Lots of hands-on workshops, role plays, games, discussions, and campaign planning that will jump-start your organizing into the new semester. Build alliances with a network of amazing students from campuses across the country who are fighting for change, just like you!
• Have a whole lot of pure, simple, fun, with an amazing community of organizers in one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Enjoy the fantastic music and dance scene, the natural beauty, hike, go to the beach, hang out with local families! Bachata, Merengue, Dembow! Cook delicious Dominican food with homestay families in Villa Altagracia!
• Meet the inspiring leaders of Alta Gracia, the first ever living-wage union-made factory producing college logo apparel. This article in The Nation and this fun video made by United Students Against Sweatshops share the history, or check out this short documentary film from past trip participants. Come see for yourself how more than a decade of student worker solidarity continues to transform the Free Trade Zone and community of Villa Altagracia.
• Stay connected! Plug in to networks that will drive this movement forward when you get home. Whether sharing ideas and advice to help each other out on calls post-trip or meeting up at regional conferences, we stay involved in the labor justice movement post-trip!

**More details here in the Solidarity Immersion Info Packet!** 

Sustainable Cities & Just Sport Workshop - March 6, 2015, 8:45 am - 5:00pm 

New Orleans Alternative Spring Break:

-Session A: March 10 - 15th
-Session B: March 13 - 18th

Students from across the country converge in New Orleans for an alternative Spring Break of building our organizing skills, support a live-campaign of low-wage workers fighting for living-wages and respect at work, and enjoying the Big Easy!

Are you interested in research and correctional reform? These positions are located in the Office of Research at the Federal Bureau of Prisons Central Office in Washington, DC. The application closes on 2/27/15 so act quickly!

For any questions, please contact ddaggett@bop.gov.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/395233500

Digital Media & Communications Intern

ROLE:
Under the supervision and training of the MarComm staff, the communications & digital media intern will assist the Marketing and Communications team of The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Inc. in executing various communications and marketing related projects. The dates of this internship are January 2015 – May 2015.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the strategic development and maintenance of social media content.
• Support website maintenance using Express Engine.
• Assist with developing and editing materials, including e-newsletters, and flyers, social media and email communication.
• Help prepare for meetings, briefings and tours as needed.
• Ensure press kits are updated and available.
• Update monthly tracking and evaluation reports.
• Follow up on calendar and email requests and support scheduling for MarComm Staff.
• Support photography needs and set up/clean up at events as needed.
• Support evening events as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Recommended Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suites (illustrator, indesign, photoshop)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with web and social media platforms (Express Engine, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Hootsuite, RSS)
• Strong Attention to detail
• Knowledge of civil rights history and contemporary human rights issues
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast paced not for profit environment
• Developed time management skills and the ability to multi-task

Application Instructions:

Email: careers@civilandhumanrights.orgInclude job title in the email subject field and last name

EIGHTH ANNUAL HEALTH DISPARITIES CONFERENCE
Lodging Discount Deadline is approaching! Secure your lodging immediately, as room availability is extremely limited for the duration of the conference. Read more »»
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Successful Models of Research Partnerships
Gain insight about effective research partnerships that enhance relationships leading to positive health outcomes.

Submitting Successful Grant Proposals: Principles & Practices
Information about the NIH grant review and selection process will be provided, including recommendations for an effective project summary, specific aims, and research plan.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) Update
An update on NIMHD programs and activities will be presented by Acting NIMHD Director, Dr. Yvonne Maddox.

The Inaugural John Ruffin Lecture Series
The Honorable Louis Sullivan, former HHS Secretary, will provide the inaugural John Ruffin Lecture. A special junior investigator research award and presentation will be featured during this lecture program.

GENERAL SESSIONS & WORKSHOPS
Addressing the conference goals, general sessions and workshops will be provided to: present the Federal Drug Administration’s Health Disparities Perspective
discuss how systems are effective in achieving health equity including social justice
develop recommendations generated by conference attendees during an interactive session
examine the importance and relevancy of literacy, access, and utilization of health services; and review models of collaboration and partnership that aid in eliminating health disparities and achieving health equity.
IMPORTANT DATES:

February 12
STANDARD REGISTRATION RATE DEADLINE

On-site Registration Rates will take effect on February 13, 2015. All registration fees must be paid by 5:00 PM Eastern on February 12, 2015 in order for theStandard Registration Rate to apply.

February 16
LODGING DISCOUNT DEADLINE

Discount lodging is available at the host hotel based on availability. Attendees are responsible for their own expenses related to travel, parking, lodging, and any other incidental charges.
March 12
HEALTH DISPARITIES CONFERENCE BEGINS

View the Scientific Agenda and Program Outline on the Conference website. The conference features lectures by individuals who are making significant contributions to improving healthcare access and empowering

The Welcoming Project, www.thewelcomingproject.org, has an annual $500 scholarship program for students involved in LGBTQ activism. Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible.
The deadline to apply is April 1.
Here are the details: www.thewelcomingproject.org/scholarship.php

This is a perfect opportunity for HTS majors!

Do you want to find the perfect internship, co-op, full-time or part-time position that fits the skills you want to build? Do you want to interact with recruiters who are just as passionate about doing good as you, and get on the path towards making real-world social or environmental impact?

Join Enterprise to Empower for our annual Social Enterprise Career Fair on Thursday, February 5th in Klaus Atrium for the unique opportunity to get hired at ethical, socially-minded and eco-friendly companies and non-profit organizations. It's one of a kind in Atlanta, and open to students of all majors, interests, and ages. To register and view the list of participants, visit our website at www.en2em.org. Join the movement to work for what matters!

NEW ORLEANS SOCIAL JUSTICE STUDENT ORGANIZING RETREAT, 2/6/15 -2/8/15:

Former NAACP Chair to Give MLK Lecture

Each January, the Georgia Tech community comes together to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and rededicate itself to his vision.

Volunteers needed for the 2015 Point-in-Time Homeless Count for the City of Atlanta on January 22, 2015:

Since homelessness impacts all groups, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, or gender, we are making a concerted effort to get the entire city involved in helping to eradicate it. We need your help! This is in part to fill federal requirements for homeless program funding, but also to gauge how current programs are doing.

This effort, sponsored by the Atlanta Continuum of Care and its partners (Pathways Community Network Institute, Kroger, Trader Joe's, and United Way) is one of the largest in Atlanta and we need over 400 volunteers! As a community of academics, let's lead the way in transforming our communities, in solidarity.

Georgia Tech Martin Luther King Celebration: Campuswide Student Celebration

2015 will mark the fifth annual Student Celebration, and the celebration attracts a diverse group of students. Students will gather to hear four energized student speakers who will participate in a highly selective application process; last year’s speakers received a $250 book award from Buzzfunds. In addition, several student organizations will provide entertainment e.g. spoken word, stepping, singing, dance, and various cultural celebrations. The event culminates with over 40 student organizations lighting a candle on behalf of Dr. King. At the reception, students stayed around for hours to congratulate the speakers and talk about the meaning of the holiday. Last year, the student committee provided an opportunity for students to reflect by posting their thoughts on white boards. The Student Celebration is hosted by Mr. & Ms. Georgia Tech.

The Center for Civil and Human Rights Tour
The Center for Civil and Human Rights in downtown Atlanta is an engaging cultural attraction that connects the American Civil Rights Movement to today’s Global Human Rights Movements. Their purpose is to create a safe space for visitors to explore the fundamental rights of all human beings so that they leave inspired and empowered to join the ongoing dialogue about human rights in their communities. Exhibits Include: “Voice to the Voiceless: The Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. Collection,” “Rolls Down Like Water: The American Civil Rights Movement,” and “Spark of Conviction: The Global Human Rights Movement.”

500 tickets have been purchased for GT students, faculty, staff and their families. There will be 100 tickets available each day: January 17, January 18, January 19 and January 24. Participants can take a tour of the museum on their own time between the hours of 10 AM and 5PM Monday – Saturday. The Center is open on Sunday from Noon – 5. In addition, the Museum will be open on the MLK Holiday 10 AM – 5 PM. There will be another 100 tickets available for use at any time January 17-24. Most tour goers spend between 2-3 hours at the museum due to the fact exhibits are highly interactive and engaging. Tickets are free, but tour goers will be encouraged to give a reflection.

Need a study break? Join other students and staff at Tech Rec in the Student Center from 1 – 3 p.m. on December 5 to commemorate World AIDS Day. Students will be able to directly contribute to the prevention of AIDS by helping to prepare condom matchbooks. Hot chocolate and healthy snacks will be available. 

This event is sponsored by Stamps Health Services' Office of Health Promotion, the LGBTQIA Resource Center, and Pride Alliance.


Contact Michelle Cohen Segall for additional information.

MLK Civil Rights Tour

As part of the MLK Student Celebration, students can take a tour of the new Center for Civil and Human Rights January 17-24. Most tour goers spend between 2-3 hours at the museum due to the fact exhibits are highly interactive and engaging. Tickets are free, but are limited. Tour goers will also be asked to give a reflection. You may register for a ticket at http://www.diversityprograms.gatech.edu/plugins/forms/index.php?id=1. For more information, contact the Office of Student Diversity Programs at 404-894-2561. Tickets can be picked up the Smithgall Student Services Building, Suite 210 starting January 7, 2015.