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CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS
Rights & Democracy Network Magazine
Issue 1 | Multimedia Section
The Relationship between Culture, Human Rights and Democracy
Deadline : January 23, 2007
«Everyone, as a member of society […] is entitled to realization, through national effort and international co-operation and in accordance with the organization and resources of each State, of the economic, social and cultural rights indispensable for his dignity and the free development of his personality. (Article 22) »
«Everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits.(Article 27, 1.)»
«Everyone has the right to the protection of the moral and material interests resulting from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author. (Article 27, 2.)»
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS TO HAVE THEIR PROJECT FEATURED, ARTWORK AND PAPERS PUBLISHED ON LINE AND DISSEMINATED INTERNATIONALLY.
IN ADDITION: A CHANCE TO BE CHOSEN AMONG THE CANDIDATES TO PRESENT THEIR CONTRIBUTION AT THE LAUNCHING EVENT IN REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN (CANADA) IN FEBRUARY 2007.
TWO WAYS TO PARTICIPATE:
CANDIDATES CAN
- SUBMIT ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTIONS OR
- APPLY TO INTERVIEW AN EXPERT.
Introduction
The Rights & Democracy Network (the Network) is accepting contributions and applications from students in Canadian universities and in universities abroad for the multimedia component of the first issue of the Rights & Democracy Network Magazine (the Network Magazine). Under the theme of Culture, Human Rights and Democracy, the first selection of contributions will be published online in February 2007.
The Magazine will be launched at the Western Regional Mingler of the Network that will be hosted by the Rights & Democracy Delegation at First Nations University (FNU) in Regina, Saskatchewan (Canada) in February 2007. This event will feature selected contributions in an exhibit type format as well as interactive discussions among students, faculty, elders, artists, and other experts in the field. Representatives of the Rights & Democracy Delegations from the universities of British Colombia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Yukon (Canada) will be invited to the event to take part in the discussions. Subject to the availability of funds, some of the contributors outside of those provinces and territory may be invited to present their work.
Call for contributions
The Relationship between Culture, Human Rights & Democracy
Resources
- Culture and Indigenous Peoples (UNESCO)
- Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Education
- The Right to Culture - Human Rights Education Associates (HREA)
- Development and Culture, Development in Practice, book series, 2002
- Culture Matters - Working with Communities and Faith-based organizations
- Artists in Development (UNESCO)
- For more information, see our page on Culture in the Resources section
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