CBIT MUN'14 Delegate Applications.!

Delegate and IP applications for one of the biggest Model United Nation Conference in India, CBITMUN 2014 are now open.

To apply as a delegate, submit the form at: http://cbitmun.com/index.php/delapps/

To apply as a member of the International Press, submit the form at:http://cbitmun.com/index.php/ip-application/


Committees:

1)  

The International Court of Justice :

Agenda 1: PLO v. Israel on the Gaza offensive

Agenda 2: Georgia v. Russian Federation on the Racial Discrimination

2) United Nations General Assembly-Social, Cultural and Humanitarian Committee :

Agenda 1: Cyber Espionage

Agenda 2: Ending Gender Bias

3) United Nations Security Council :

Agenda 1: Narco Terrorism

Agenda 2: Situation in the Middle-East

4) United Nations Childrens’ Fund :

Agenda 1: Children in War and Terrorism

Agenda 2: Lack of basic facilities during Armed Conflicts

5) League Of Nations:

Agenda: World War II crisis

6) International Monetary Fund:

Agenda 1: Providing financial support to countries affected by Arab Spring.

Agenda 2: Reviewing International Monetary Systems

7) Futuristic Continual Crisis Committee.

Applicants interested in applying as a photographer can send in an email to cccbitmun2014@gmail.com , stating all relevant details including name, contact information and any previous experience with an attachment of sample photographs.

Be a part of History in the Making, 18th-21st September, 2014.

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Legal Desire is Hiring

An opportunity for Law Students and Professionals: Legal Desire is hiring in various positions:

a) Campus Associate;
b) Creative Associates;
c) Research Associates;
d) Marketing Executive;
e) Editorial Board member for Legal Desire Quarterly Journal;

To Know More and Apply, Visit: www.legaldesire.com/careers

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Umeed Initiative: Advanced Online Certificate Course on Right to Information

We are pleased to announce an Advanced Online Certificate Course on Right to Information to be held from 22nd September 2014. The course will be conducted over a three month period and will include exhaustive modules, interactive sessions with experts and practical information on the use of Right to Information for social issues advocacy. The course is open for students, Advocates, teachers, social activists and other professionals.

Methodology and Course Contents

• Right to Information – Significance and its relationship with good governance
• Right to Information under the Act- Meaning and Scope
• Scope and Meaning of Public Authorities under the RTI Act.
• Constitution of Central and the State Information Commissions
• Filing Complaints, appeals etc under the Act
• Constraints in the dispensation of Information.
• Practical perspective on Right to Information
• Use of Right to Information for Social Issues Advocacy- A Guide for Social Activists

The course will be divided into 4 modules spread over 8 weeks. The students will be given 4 assignments to complete during the course. Certificates will be awarded to the students who secure above 60% marks[in aggregate]. At the end of the course, the students will be required to file an RTI Application.

Registration Fee : Rs 500/-

The participation shall be restricted to the first hundred students that register. The payment details shall be communicated only to the selected participants.

Important Dates

September 10th 2014 - Last date to register

September 15th 2014 - Deadline for submission of DD

September 22nd 2014- Commencement of the Course

Visit this link (http://www.umeedinitiative.org/page.php?id=16) for more details

Visit this link (http://www.umeedinitiative.org/page.php?id=19)  to access the registration form

The students may join our facebook page (www.facebook.com/umeed.initiative)  to remain updated about our other activities.

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Call for LIPs: The Knowledge Steez

We are pleased to announce the position of Lead Information Provider (LIP) for our web portal The Knowledge Steez for the session 2014-15 .

Responsibilities:

1. Informing us about any conference, seminar, workshop in your college or any other

college. It would be appreciated if such information is provided to us at the earliest

occasion and on priority basis.

2. Sharing the information posted on the website and Facebook page of The

Knowledge Steez.

3. Any other responsibility assigned.

As a LIP, you are expected to maintain a certain degree of confidentiality about the work

delegated to you. It is also important to note that the nature of your work will be ‘voluntary

contribution’ and you will not be given any remuneration for the same.

Duration: 1 year (inclusive of 2 months probation period). Whoever fails to perform well during the 2 month probation period will not be allowed to continue.

A certificate will be awarded to the LIPs who successfully perform the tasks assigned to

them.

Application Deadline: 31st

To apply for this position, kindly fill the form : 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-uEj9YIfq_JylME-d414DajxwrwSd9WOZdzNWmDJ0PA/viewform

Website : http://www.knowledgesteez.com

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