The Gwangju Asian Human Rights Folk School aims to contribute to the development of democracy and human rights throughout Asia. A total of twenty-five (25) invitees from all over Asia who have been working for human rights and peace organizations in their own countries shall be given an opportunity to learn and experience the history and development process of human rights and democracy in South Korea.
Participants will be introduced to Korean history, the movements and struggle for democracy, including the 1980 Gwangju Democratic Uprising, both through theoretical and practical experiences such as seminars, discussions and field trips to the sites of democratization movements in Korea. Included in the program design are sessions on administration of cultural events and youth activities; orientation on documentation and record preservation; and building networks and conduct of international cooperation projects.
Basic Criteria:
1) Applicants will be chosen and categorized according to the following levels:
a) 5 participants – Senior Manager/Director Level (Total of 3-week of stay in Korea)
b) 10 participants – Middle Manager/Supervisory Level (Total of 2-week of stay in Korea)
c) 10 participants – Junior Staff (Total of 2-week of stay in Korea)
2) Must have more than 2 years of NGO work experience (human rights, democracy and/or peace organizations) for the junior staff. The other levels require minimum 5 years of work experience.
3) Facility for English language (Korean an advantage) and demonstrate capacity for active participation in discussions and cultural events.
4) Application is endorsed by his/her organization.
5) Must be sensitive to cultural conditions and traditions of Korea/Koreans and co-participants.
Application and Selection Process of the Gwangju Asian Human Rights Folk School:
1. Application forms will be released in June 2007 and the deadline for applications will be on 20th July 2007. The final list of folk school participants will be announced in the month of August 2007.
2. The folk school will be conducted for two weeks from September 2-16, 2007.
3. Applicants should fill-out the application form properly and submit via email to The May 18 Memorial Foundation.
4. The May 18 Memorial Foundation - International Committee, (composed of individuals from different organizations) is in-charge of selecting the final list of participants after a careful evaluation and assessment of applicants.
5. Guidelines and other details on the Gwangju Asian Human Rights Folk School will be given to successful applicants.
Important Dates:
1. Application deadline: July 20, 2007
2. Period of event: September 2-16, 2006
Other Information and Details:
The May 18 Memorial Foundation will cover round-trip airfare, meals, and accommodation of those successful applicants.
Please download and fill out the application form attached with this email or download from our website and email it to us at:Â 518folkschool@gmail.com
For information about the past folk schools visit our blog and check the September 2005 archive at - 518folkschool.blogspot.com.
To learn more about the The May 18 Memorial Foundation please visit the English section of our website at – www.518.org
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I am human rights activist of Nepal. I wish to participate in the Gwangju Asian Human Rights Folk School 2007 South Korea. According to your basic criteria, I can match it. What will I do ? I am seeking your kindly reply.
Dear Sir/Madam
My name is Haroon “Atmar”, I am human right activist of Afghanistan. I am working as a legal advisor for NRC [Norwegian refugee council] in eastern of Afghanistan. I wish to participate in the Gwangju Asian Human Rights Folk School 2007 South Korea. According to your basic criteria, I can match it. I need more information including application form,
Thanks in advice
I am human rights activist of Nepal.I am working in the National Human Rights Commission of Nepal as a Junior Level Assistant since 2006 Jan I wish to participate in the Gwangju Asian Human Rights Folk School 2007 South Korea. According to your basic criteria, I can match it. What will I do ? I am look forward your kind response.Can I participate?
I am working at Tibetan Centre for Human Rigths and Democracy (TCHRD) as a information officer since 10 May 2005. I wish to participate in the Gwangju Asian Human Rights Folk School 2007 South Korea. As per your requirement, I can match it. I will be sending my form and other basic requirement as soon as possible.
TCHRD is a non governmental organisation that investigates the human rights situation in Tibet and presents this information internationally in various fora. We also organise educational programs and promote the principles of democracy within the Tibetan community. The Centre serves as a primary source of information on the human rights situation in Tibet.
please i wish to register for this event,
I am social worker and human right activist working in this field since 1991.Specially working for women and children’s right their education health and social justic. Leading an NGO since 1993 and have various programs such as education. health and awarness raising for their rights to claim and access on that field. I am really interested to participate international seminars training and workshop to share ideas and experiences and best practices as same gain from others to implement in my country. So I wish to participate in the Gwangju Asian Human Rights Folk School 2007 South Korea. According to your basic criteria, I am eligible candidate. I found it after 20th july please consider me, I will be the good participant of your program. What will I do ? I am look forward your kind response.please response as soon as possible.
Your sincerely
Ms. M Upadhyay