4-17/09/2016 - Straniak Academy for Democracy and Human Rights (Montenegro)

The Straniak Academy for Democracy and Human Rights was established in 2013 by the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Human Rights - Research association (BIM) in Vienna in cooperation with the Faculties of Law and Social Sciences of the University of Vienna and the Faculties of Law and Political Science of the University in Montenegro. The name of the Straniak Academy refers to the Hermann and Marianne Straniak Foundation, Sarnen/Switzerland, being the main facilitator of the Academy. The Foundation’s objective comprises, inter alia, the promotion of the goals, ideas and values of the European Convention of Human Rights, in particular in East and Southeast Europe.

The goal of the Academy is to promote academic education on democracy, human rights and the rule of law in the Western Balkan region as a specific focus.

The Straniak Academy for Democracy and Human Rights will be held on 4-17 September 2016 in Ulcinj, Montenegro.

Eligibility:
Students and new graduates from Western Balkan, EU countries and other states can apply to attend.

Costs:
The participation fee is EUR 150 for students and new graduates from the Western Balkan region and EUR 250 from EU and other States. The travel costs are not covered by the Academy. Accommodation including half board (breakfast and lunch/dinner) for the two weeks is covered by the Academy.

Application:
Application deadline is 15 June 2016.

Read more at the attached file.

Further Information:
“Straniak Academy for Democracy and Human Rights”