Nov 26, 2006

UNHCR & ISJ Research Workshop

International Studies Journal

Protecting Refugees in the International Community
and in Iran (PRICI): A Research Workshop

Tehran 3-4 February 2007

The International Studies Journal (ISJ) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Iran are jointly selecting 75 senior advisors, resident diplomats and their dependents, heads of state organizations, NGO representatives and post-graduate students for a research workshop program on international refugee law.

The Program
The program will cover three specific issue areas:
1. International refugee law: general and specific conventions;
2. International framework for refugee protection;
3. Iranian initiatives to protect refugees.

Certificate ISJ and UNHCR will award a certificate to all participants who successfully fulfill the workshop assignments, research, and exercises. In addition, ISJ and UNHCR will nominate the two best participants for participation in an international program.
Admission Requirements 1. An accredited degree in law, international relations or a relevant field of study;
2. Good command of English, French or Persian (simultaneous translation provided);
3. Two recommendation letters by professors or sponsoring institutions;
4. Two recent photographs;
5. Letter of application including address, telephone, email and language of preference (English, French or Persian);
6. CV/Resume
7. Payment of $150 USD or +/- Rls 1.500.000 (post-graduate students) or $200 or +/- Rls 2.000.000 for others upon admission. This fee covers registration, courses, books, ISJ quarterly magazines and lunch.

Application & Contacts
Please send applications by mail to:
International Studies Journal (ISJ),
Apt. 12, No.337, Dolat St, PC 1944685455, Tehran, Iran.
Or by email at IRNTEISJ@unhcr. org
Telephone enquiries (English and Persian): 021 88 05 72 01-11 ext. 161
Telephone enquiries (French): 021 88 05 72 01-11 ext. 314

Visas
ISJ will facilitate obtaining the entry visa.

Registration Deadline: 20 December 2006

International Studies Journal (ISJ)
"Iranian Democrtic View of International Affairs"
www.isj.ir
Address: ISJ, Aprt. 12, No. 337, Shaheed Kolahdooz St.,
CP 1944685455, Tehran, Iran.
Tel: (+98-21) 22594417
Fax: (+98-21) 22594417
Email: Info@isj.ir

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