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I believe that a purely theoretical program would not have benefited me as much, and probably bored me. The reason I chose the MA in applied Human Rights is because there was a lot of attention paid to the application of Human Rights which made the discussion of theory more relevant. The modules offered cater to a broad range of interests. The lectures were interactive and highlighted the key debates, while the seminars always led to thought provoking discussions. The lectures and seminars complimented each other well and enhanced my overall learning experience.Alongside the teaching came the applied component of the program. I have been involved in one project after the other, each drawing on different aspects of the discourse. I worked on a team developing an advocacy strategy for the Travellers living in York, was part of another team planned a Human Rights Film Festival, and now I am working on a human rights uk stockists of canada goose jackets indicator project for the York Human Rights City Network. I believe it has made my experience well rounded and has allowed me to work with groups of people or on projects that I would have not had the chance to otherwise.All in all, my experience with the MA has been a successful one. The program has given me the space to reflect on the Human Rights discourse as a whole, as well as my position within it. Accordingly, I believe it has successfully prepared me for the field. Soliman (Egypt, 2015 16)I was employed by International Alert, a peace building INGO, as a Project Senior Officer within three months of finishing my studies in September 2015. My responsibilities include establishing a local mechanism of mitigating tensions in partnership with the local and affected community living in a multi sectarian region on the border of the endless war occurring in Syrian since 2011.One of the multiple questions posed to me during the job interview was about my experience and my capacity in peace building within a war torn society like Lebanon, and where civic trust is lacking. Before getting my degree in Applied Human Rights I was an activist and was engaged in many struggle areas, but I was never close to dealing with the issue of civil war and tensions among local communities. Being exposed to various related modules and especially the Transitional Justice module and the placement that took place in South Africa were very significant in enriching my skills and extracting lessons which helped directing me in my current job. First, I had, theoretically, the chance to learn about the multiple mechanisms, intricacies and challenges of peace building in post war societies (Rwanda, Yemen, Germany, Libya Moreover, I learned how deep, impartially and unbiasedly scrutiny is needed in order to well understand the root causes of any conflict, and, then, engage all the concerned and vulnerable sides into this complex process. In addition, and throughout the placement in South Africa, I was so close to a 'success story' that increased my belief in the reachability of building a strong and developed nation after years of oppression and distress. Visiting and exploring the history of South Africa gave me hope and a very reliable answer to the skeptical people who question the possibility of peace. This was my main answer to the aforementioned interview question. Since securing the post I managed three dialogue sessions in which we have succeeded in derailing obstacles and improving the chance of establishing a local mechanism for mitigating tensions that will sow the seeds of a peaceful society.Rony Al Assaad (Lebanon, 2014 15)I'm the Programmes Officer at Conciliation Resources, an independent organisation based in London that works with people in conflict affected areas to prevent violence and build canada goose factory outlet vancouver peace. CR has programmes in Colombia, Central African Republic, Kashmir and many other contexts. I work with teams to deliver these programmes, from helping to prepare policy briefs and fundings bids to coordinating their monitoring and evaluation strategies.The MA course's interdisciplinary breadth familiarised me with a number of fields beyond human rights, such as conflict and development studies, that are key to a complete understanding of peacebuilding. There is a definite sense at the Centre of looking beyond the limits canada goose outlet of academia the field trip to South Africa in the first term and the frequent opportunities to interact with human rights defenders and activists, from York and beyond, really helped ground the coursework in reality. The MA was a great springboard for my career!I was first exposed to drug users and people living on the streets at the tender age of nine when my parents started a drug rehab centre and a nursing home for people living with HIV AIDS. Being the youngest in the family, I use to tag along, and the centre became my second home.During my teenage years, we struggled as a family in journeying with my brother who has been a drug user since the age of 16. Fourteen years of witnessing this has shown me how delicate this matter is and how socioeconomic factors can effect even the strongest of us. It was exposure to vulnerable people as such that prompted me to take up psychology and pursue the study of human behavior.I soon found my calling in Yayasan Chow Kit (YCK), where I was employed as one of the canada goose shop regent street only two social workers and was promoted to a centre manager. YCK is a nongovernmental drop in activity centre that provides social services to more than 400 high risk youths living in Malaysia's red light district.During my years at YCK, the alarming number of children cheap canada goose living on the streets prompted me to start and lead the first outreach team working with street children. While trying to keep the best interest of the child at heart, the overall lack of youth friendly support and services on a grassroots and policy level has been a great stumbling block and sometimes leaves these children with no other option.Throughout my personal and working life, I have come to realize that my passion and interest lies in working with the most at risk children. I believe that in order to really drive change in the area of street children in Malaysia, emphasis is required on both grassroots and a policy level, working hand in hand. While YCK may have sufficient opportunity for me to gain grassroots experience and exposure, I felt that the avenue for effecting policies, advocacy and research were very much lacking. This prompted me to peruse a higher education in the area of human rights.I was first attracted to the Master course offered at the University of York Centre of Human Rights because of its emphasis on practicality. I was always canada goose warranty uk a strong believer that the knowledge of human rights cannot only be learnt through books but involves a much more organic approach such as through experience, interactions and discussions. The Centre not only ropes in lecturers with years of experience in various human rights issues and https://www.rheingoenheim-info.de ground work around the world, they also hosts a number of human rights defenders each semester. I always enjoy the unconventional teaching methods, and the lecturers willingness to encourage constant class participation. There is so much to learn from a room full of students and defenders who come with different experiences and background in human rights. I absolutely love the interactive environment which makes classes fun and entertaining, and always something to look forward to.The placements in South Africa are definitely the most anticipated event of the first semester, and probably the most talked about event for the rest of the year. It hard to sum up what the best two weeks of one learning life can teach. My placement managed to challenge my core values and beliefs that I had been holding, but at the same time it allowed me space and experiences to then affirm it.Nights were the most exciting as we huddled around and shared stories about our day. It was almost like I was gaining four different placement experiences other than my own. If planned well, the placement does not have to be all work and no play. I managed to do a few things that have been long on my bucket list. Most importantly above fun, I valued the time I spent together with my supervisors and group mates. For the first time in three months since I first arrived in York, I finally felt less home sick. Now that the buzz is over and we are no longer in Cape Town, I still look forward to meeting up for movie nights, afternoon coffee, stay overs, dance nights and game nights that has now become part of our MA group tradition. The placement in Cape Town has indeed brought me abundance, but I also gained equally valuable experience and knowledge from the relationships that I nurtured with fellow students and supervisors.For those of us who are interested to learn more about other areas of interest, there are tremendous opportunities to join in events organized by other departments. The Centre also hosts many talks and events on human rights related issues from around the world. The Human Rights Festival that is organized by the Centre is a great opportunity for us to engage in creative expressions. This year, one area that interests me the most is engaging in storytelling with children on the history of chocolate in York by infusing human rights elements in the stories.There is never a dull moment at University. Other than being involved with the Centre itself, the University offers many opportunities to interact with other students from different departments through organized events and clubs. My classmates and I take part in surprising activities that interest potential human rights defenders such as zumba classes, salsa nights, outdoor society, art class, drama class and many others. I also spend time involving myself with activities organized by my college. Getting to know people living in the same college can be very useful when I am particularly home sick.It now 6 months away from the end cheap canada goose mens of the course, the idea of leaving my new found life is heart breaking. 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