Welcome to the 2006 Human Rights and Media summer workshop in Brazil. During this two-week summer course, students will be affiliated with Viva Rio, one of the most prestigious Brazilian NGOs (non-governmental organizations) that sponsors various human rights and media programs throughout Rio de Janeiro.  Students will study international human rights standards, the role of international and local NGOs in the Brazilian human rights movement, the everyday practice of human rights at the community level, and as a special focus, the role of media in representing and promoting human rights.  The course will run from July 10 - July 21.

Students who are encouraged to apply include university students with a strong interest in human rights studies, media studies students who wish to focus on human rights themes, Latin American Studies students, journalism students who would like to learn more about human rights reporting, and international NGO workers. The language of instruction will be English. Below is a more detailed explanation of the course, the applications process, and the tuition costs. Students who are interested in attending the course can apply online or request more information from Professor Peter Lucas. Please send an email to: peterlucas@nyu.edu Please write in the subject line "Human Rights in Brazil."

For information on Viva Rio: http://www.vivario.org.br.