Bulletin Board
Catholic Social Teaching and Higher Education
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is developing a new section on its website to promote Catholic social teaching on college campuses. The joint effort with eleven national organizations is to share “best practices” in promoting Catholic social teaching. Those who work with young adults are asked to submit electronic copies of activities and programs to share as a resource. Send submissions to CSTonCampus@usccb.org.
Mekelle University, Ethiopia, Invites Human Rights Speakers
Dr. Fisseha-Tsion Menghistu, law professor at Mekelle University in Ethiopia and member of the Pax Christi Horn of Africa Regional Network, would like to hear from those interested in visiting the University and presenting talks on human rights and related subjects. Please contact Dr. Menghistu at fisseha.m@hotmail.com.
Front Line Fellowship Program for Human Rights Defenders
The Front Line Fellowship program is a chance for human rights defenders at risk to take some time out from their normal work to undertake a project which will further develop their capacities and contribute to the protection of human rights defenders internationally. Front Line Fellowships are offered on a flexible basis for periods of one to six months.