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April 12, 2006

The ICTJ Essentials Course New York

The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ), in partnership with New York University's School of Law, is pleased to announce the New York City-based Essentials Course: a 3-day intensive, non-credit course on transitional justice.

Topics

The course will cover the essential themes, mechanisms, and case studies in the field of transitional justice. The course will focus on a range of topics including prosecution mechanisms, truth commissions, reparations programs, vetting mechanisms, and reconciliation initiatives. It will also explore the intersection between efforts to achieve justice and accountability, and negotiations to ensure sustainable peace.

Objective

The course aims to equip busy professionals with the knowledge required to conceive and implement transitional justice policies and programs that are in line with international best practices. The program is primarily targeted at mid-level and senior staff of multilateral agencies, governments, NGOs, foundations, and universities who wish to undertake an intensive course on cutting-edge developments in this important and expanding field.

Dates, Location & Cost

The first course will be held from June 21-23, 2006.

This course will be taught in English. (An equivalent program is offered in French in Brussels on June 22-25, 2006).

The venue for the course is New York University's (NYU) School of Law in the heart of Greenwich Village in Downtown New York.

The cost of the course is $500 US dollars, payable within 15 business days following admission into the course. Included in the course fee are daily refreshments and an opening dinner at a restaurant in Greenwich Village. (Payment arrangements will be described in the acceptance letters.)

Instructor

The primary instructor for the course is Paul van Zyl, Program Director at the ICTJ and Adjunct Professor of Law at the New York University and Columbia University. He has worked on transitional justice initiatives in dozens of countries throughout the world. Senior ICTJ staff will also teach part of the course. Graduates will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Materials

Prior to commencement of the course, applicants will receive a resource packet including basic readings. Upon arrival at the course, participants will also receive a CD-ROM of extensive core readings and materials on transitional justice.

Travel & Accommodation

Although the ICTJ does not cover participants' travel, visa, accommodation, or insurance costs, it will provide letters in support of participants' visa applications. All travel and accommodation arrangements must be organized by the participant.

Application Process

Applications are due no later than May 22, 2006. Decisions on these applications will be communicated by May 31, 2006. The course will be limited to a maximum of 30 participants.

To apply for the course, please submit a brief cover letter, CV, one reference, and a completed application form to the following email address: nyessentials@ictj.org.

New York course: Application form | Course program