The National Human Rights Commission has expressly been mandated to promote Human Rights literacy and awareness vide Section 12 (h) of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. With a view to spread awareness among University students about the need for protection and promotion of Human Rights, the Commission has been regularly conducting ‘Summer and Winter Internship Programmes’ since 1998 and 2000 respectively.
This year the “Winter Internship Programme (WIP) 2011” will commence from 3rd January 2012 (Tuesday) to 1st February 2012 (Wednesday) (30 days). Applications are invited from eligible students of the entire country. Eligibility and selection criteria will be as follows:-
1. Students of the 4th and 5th year pursuing 5 Years Integrated Law Course – (while applying).
2. Students of the 3rd year pursuing 3 years LL.B. Course – (while applying).
3. Students of LL.M. Course
4. Students pursuing Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights, MA in Human Rights, Post Graduate students of Political Science, Sociology, Social Work (MSW), Criminology, Public Administration, Rural Development, History, Economics, Commerce, Anthropology, International Relations and any of the discipline of Social Sciences would be considered with preference to students pursuing their final year. Only regular students of UGC Recognized universities will be eligible.
5. Efforts will be made to give representation to all categories.
6. A 500 word write up will be required to be submitted by the applicants along with application which will also serve as a basis of selection.
Taking the experience of the earlier Internship Programmes, it is proposed that in this year also the Winter Internship Programme 2011 will accommodate about 50 interns.
States/UTs where there had been less representation earlier would be given preference in WIP 2011. However, students from states already covered earlier would also be considered depending upon number of applications received.
Priority States:
• Uncovered States/UTs (First Preference would be given)
Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu and Sikkim.
• States/UTs covered once (Would also be considered)
Aruanachal Pradesh, Lakshadeep, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.
Brief Course Structure of WIP 2011 would be -
About 88 sessions on various human rights issues are proposed to be covered to sensitize the interns. The WIP 2011 will include following inputs:
- • Classroom sessions.
- • Interaction with Hon’ble Chairperson and Members of NHRC.
- • Project work on Human Rights issues.
- • State Presentation on Human Rights Scenario of the State to which interns belong to.
- • Book Review from NHRC Library.
Films on Human Rights & Discussion – Child Labour issues, Anti Trafficking, Health and Education issues and discussions.
• Field Visits – Two field visits will be organized from among the following:-
o Jails – The Interns would basically observe and interact with Jail Authorities and the inmates and appreciate the Jail and Correctional Administration.
o NGO’s- The interns would visit NGOs like Sulabh International, Salam Balak Trust and Prayas NGO where they can interact with Street Children and appreciate the problems.
o Nariniketan – The Interns would visit the Nariniketan in Delhi/NCR to have an exposure and interact with the inmates.
o Juvenile Home – The interns would visit to observe the children and their living conditions and the Juvenile Justice System in practice.
o Old Age Home - The interns would be exposed to the basic human rights problem of the elderly people and get sensitized.
o Beggar’s Home/Court
Cultural programme would be organized by interns on the eve of valediction day of the WIP 2011.
Rules and regulations governing Internship Programme :
• The interns have to get their registration done on the date of arrival.
• They will have to attend the programme regularly without break.
• Their daily attendance will be marked in a register.
• On completion of the Internship, certificates will be issued on the basis of performance on the following criteria:
Attendance, Punctuality, Discipline, Participation in Class during sessions; State Presentation; Project Presentation & Project Report, Debate and Book Review.
Facilities to Interns:
• The interns will be given a Kit/Bag containing NHRC reading materials and Intern Badges.
• Library facilities will be provided.
• Computer with Internet facilities will be provided.
STIPEND
The selected interns from outside Delhi will be allowed ordinary second-class train fare to New Delhi and back to their place of study through the shortest route. For interns other than from Delhi (NCR) will be paid an amount of Rs. 8000/- (Rupees eight thousand only) as stipend. Students from Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR) will be paid Rs.4,000/- (four thousand only) as stipend.
AWARD: An Award of Rs.10,000/- will be given to the Best Intern.
APPLICATION FOR WIP 2011
The last date for the submission of the application is 15th November 2011. Kindly send the application by speed post/ courier superscribed on the envelope “Application for WIP 2011”. The ‘Application Form’ for WIP 2011’ is available at Annexure–I . Please ensure that the application for WIP 2011 is duly signed and sealed by the Head of the Department (HOD). Applications submitted otherwise will not be accepted.
No application will be accepted after the deadline of 15th November 2011, (5.00 pm) The selected interns are requested to bring two passport size photographs Application in the prescribed proforma (Annexue-I) duly forwarded by HODs may please be sent to Dr. Sudershan Kumar Jain, Senior Research Officer (Training), National Human Rights Commission, Faridkot House, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi – 110001.The Final List of Selected Interns will be displayed on NHRC website. For any details, you may please contact at Ph: 011–23381959 or email at srotrg.nhrc@nic.in.
( J.S. Kochhar)
Joint Secretary (Trg.)
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