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Championing Education on Human Rights and Democratisation in Times of Uncertainty   In an unprecedentedly challenging year, both for human rights and for us, the Global Campus embraced — and strengthened — its ties as a global network of almost 100 universities, proving that collaborative efforts can take us further.   Thanks to the resilience of our members based in seven regional hubs – Africa, the Arab World, Asia Pacific, Caucasus, Europe, South America and the Caribbean, and South East Europe – we achieved our main goals for 2019/2020.   Through interdisciplinary insights, creativity and cross-cultural exchanges, we added almost 200 graduates from our seven Master’s programmes to our 4,000-plus worldwide alumni. We also organised dozens of professional training programmes, including free online courses (MOOCs), and hundreds of internships, seminars, workshops and events across the different regions.   The Global Campus inaugural Annual Report features a bit of history; the achievements of our members around the world; how we responded to the pandemic; our focus on the rights of children; our deep connections with the arts; research; and data on our activities. A sneak peek at 2021 gives you a taste of what we are working on.     The people we most wish to celebrate are our students and alumni. They trusted in us, maintaining their commitment and achieving excellent results. They embody the Global Campus vision, which is to foster new generations of human rights defenders able to contribute to a world in which human dignity, equality, freedom, human security, sustainable development, democracy, the rule of law and respect for all human rights are realised.   «The Arab Master’s in Democracy and Human Rights provided me with an incredibly unique set of skills in an increasingly challenging job market. It opened my eyes to the reality of the people we are trying to help, going beyond the traditional theory-driven approach other programmes usually adopt» Global Campus Arab World student «The programme gave me insights into the human rights situation in so many countries… You don’t get this experience anywhere else» Global Campus Asia Pacific student «The skills and experience I gained in the Global Campus internship programme had a major impact on shaping my global perspective and equipped me with the right tools to fight global challenges locally» Global Campus Caucasus student «It has been an invaluable international experience, with exposure to lecturers and other students, cross-curricular approach and regular focus on practical skills all incorporated into academic content.” Thank you so much. Despite all the difficulties it was the best year of my life. I have met so many amazing people, professors and classmates and made many friends. I have changed a lot. I think I have grown personally, morally, spiritually and intellectually»   Global Campus Europe student   We wish to thank the European Union, the Right Livelihood Foundation, and many other donors. None of our efforts would have been possible without them. In addition, we are grateful to the invited contributors to our Annual Report, prominent figures from international agencies, politics, philanthropy, and the arts, all committed to the promotion and protection of human rights: Michelle Bachelet, EamonGilmore, Jutta Urpilainen, Michael O’Flaherty, Ole von Uexküll, Vandana Shiva, Julian Fiferand, Koen Vanmechelen.   «One of my personal priorities is tohave more young people involvedin shaping and implementing EUexternal action. Young people are thechange makers.I would invite the Global Campus to further reach out to young people in countries where civic and political space is closing» Jutta Urpilainen, European Commissioner for International Partnerships   «I am proud that the EU has supported, for more than 20 years, regional Master’s programmes in human rights and democracy, now embedded in the Global Campus of Human Rights, and based on the founding values and principles of the EU: dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law and respect for human rights» added Eamon Gilmore, European Union Special Representative for Human Rights   «Through its academic programmes and network, the Global Campus of Human Rights contributes to the human rights education global initiative by nurturing young people’s interest and passion for human rights, so that they can be positive agents of change towards a just and peaceful future for all, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic» Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights   «Bringing together cutting-edge academia and grassroots activism is the core of our education work. In our long-term partnership with the Global Campus we’re taking this aspiration to a new level» – Ole von Uexküll, Executive Director of the Right Livelihood Foundation     The Annual Report can be downloaded here: http://doi.org/20.500.11825/1935

>>> ITALIAN translation below   The Global Campus of Human Rights launched the first edition of its seasonal Magazine (English and Italian versions) following the success of the first online Global Campus of Human Rights Conversation.   This promotional publication is structured in the following sections: Press Office Interviews with donors, partners and speakers of the online Global Campus of Human Rights Conversations; Updates on News & Events of the Global Campus of Human Rights at local and international level Fundraising Office main Campaigns to raise awareness of our impact and attract more supporters.   With our new Magazine, we intend to make the various activities of the Global Campus of Human Rights better known to our partners and the public at large. In order to increase the visibility of our activities in Italy, and in particular in Venice and the Region of Veneto, we publish our Magazine in both English and Italian. We are happy to present in this first issue of our Magazine interviews with some of our most important partners: Jutta Urpilainen, EU Commissioner for International Partnerships (formerly DEVCO); David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament; Luca Zaia, President of the Veneto Region; Paola Mar, Councillor for the Universities of the City of Venice; and Tiziana Lippiello, Rector of Ca’ Foscari University of Venice. While Venice with its magnificent cultural heritage is well known as one of the world’s leading tourist destinations, the Global Campus of Human Rights, as one of the world’s leading institutions of human rights education, wishes to strengthen the profile of “La Serenissima” as a centre of academic excellence. We would also be proud if we could contribute to formally establish Venice as a true Human Rights City!” Manfred Nowak, Secretary General of the Global Campus of Human Rights.   For more information, contact our Press and Fundraising Offices: Elisa Aquino – Alice D’Este – Giulia Ballarin pressoffice@gchumanrights.org – fundraising@gchumanrights.org   Read the Magazine (full English version) at: gchumanrights.org/support-us/pr/media-gallery/magazine.html   #GCHumanRights #GCHumanRightsPress #GC HumanRightsMagazine #GCHumanRightsPartnerships #GCHumanRightsConversations   Il Global Campus of Human Rights ha lanciato la prima edizione del suo Magazine stagionale (versioni in inglese e italiano) in seguito al successo della prima Global Campus of Human Rights Conversation tenutasi online.   Questa pubblicazione promozionale è strutturata come segue: Press Office Interviews con sostenitori, partner e alcuni fra i partecipanti alla Global Campus of Human Rights Conversation; Aggiornamenti riguardanti News & Eventi del Global Campus of Human Rights, sul piano locale e internazionale Le principali Campagne dell’ufficio Fundraising per sensibilizzare il pubblico sul nostro impatto e attirare più sostenitori.   “Con la nostra nuova Rivista intendiamo far conoscere meglio ai nostri partner e al grande pubblico le varie attività del Global Campus of Human Rights. Al fine di aumentare la visibilità delle nostre attività in Italia, ed in particolare a Venezia e nella Regione Veneto, la Rivista viene pubblicata sia in inglese che in italiano. In questo primo numero della nostra rivista siamo lieti di presentare interviste con alcuni dei nostri partner più importanti: Jutta Urpilainen, Commissario UE per i Partenariati Internazionali (ex DEVCO); David Sassoli, Presidente del Parlamento Europeo; Luca Zaia, Presidente della Regione Veneto; Paola Mar, Assessore all’Università del Comune di Venezia; e Tiziana Lippiello, Rettore dell’Università Ca’ Foscari di Venezia. Mentre Venezia, con il suo magnifico patrimonio culturale, è ben nota come una delle principali destinazioni turistiche del mondo, il Global Campus of Human Rights, come una delle principali istituzioni mondiali di educazione ai diritti umani, desidera rafforzare il profilo de “La Serenissima” come centro di eccellenza accademica. Saremmo anche orgogliosi se potessimo contribuire a costituire formalmente Venezia come una vera Città per i Diritti Umani!”   Manfred Nowak, Segretario Generale del Global Campus of Human Rights.    

> > > ITALIAN translation below   Following the success of the second online Global Campus of Human Rights Conversation, the Global Campus of Human Rights published the second edition of its seasonal Magazine (both in English and Italian).   This promotional publication is structured in the following sections: Press Office Interviews with donors, partners and speakers of the online Global Campus of Human Rights Conversations; Updates on News & Events of the Global Campus of Human Rights at local and international level Fundraising Office main Campaigns to raise awareness of our impact and attract more supporters.   “In 1982, Antonio Papisca and Marco Mascia founded the Human Rights Centre at the University of Padua. It was one of the first university-based human rights teaching and research centres in the world. In 1988, Veneto was the first region in Italy to adopt a regional bill to promote a culture of human rights, peace and development. Since that time, the Veneto Region has employed a councillor with a special mandate to implement the bill. This important role is currently entrusted to Cristiano Corazzari. In 1998, the Veneto Region adopted another bill aimed at providing regular support to the European Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation (EMA), which had just been founded by the University of Padua on the initiative of the European Union, and in cooperation with other universities in EU member States. The EMA also received financial support from the Veneto Region and soon found its home at the beautiful Monastery of San Nicolò thanks to the City of Venice’s generous offer. It also became the first of seven regional inter-disciplinary Master’s Programmes and the flagship site for the Global Campus of Human Rights. Even under the difficult circumstances resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, the EMA team made sure its students could complete their first semester in person at the Monastery of San Nicolò in January 2021. The interviews with Councillor Corazzari and Professor Mascia shed a light on the long, successful and close cooperation between the Veneto Region, the University of Padua, the EMA program and the Global Campus of Human Rights. We are delighted to participate in the Veneto Region’s Human Rights Defenders programme by providing shelter to human rights defenders belonging to the academic community who are under attack in their home countries.” Manfred Nowak, Secretary General of the Global Campus of Human Rights.   For more information, contact our Press and Fundraising Offices: Elisa Aquino – Alice D’Este – Giulia Ballarin pressoffice@gchumanrights.org – fundraising@gchumanrights.org   Read the Magazine (full English version) at: http://doi.org/20.500.11825/1943 #GCHumanRights #GCHumanRightsPress #GC HumanRightsMagazine #GCHumanRightsPartnerships #GCHumanRightsConversations   In seguito al successo della seconda online Global Campus of Human Rights Conversation, il Global Campus of Human Rights ha pubblicato la seconda edizione del suo Magazine stagionale (versioni in inglese e italiano).   Questa pubblicazione promozionale è strutturata come segue: Press Office Interviews con sostenitori, partner e alcuni fra i partecipanti alla Global Campus of Human Rights Conversation; Aggiornamenti riguardanti News & Eventi del Global Campus of Human Rights, sul piano locale e internazionale Le principali Campagne dell’ufficio Fundraising per sensibilizzare il pubblico sul nostro impatto e attirare più sostenitori.   “Nel 1982 Antonio Papisca e Marco Mascia fondarono il Centro per i diritti umani dell’Università di Padova. È stato uno dei primi centri di formazione e ricerca sui diritti umani con sede universitaria al mondo. Nel 1988 il Veneto è stata la prima regione in Italia ad adottare un disegno di legge regionale per la promozione di una cultura dei diritti umani, della pace e dello sviluppo. A partire da allora, la Regione Veneto ha utilizzato un assessore con un mandato speciale per l’esecuzione del progetto di legge. Questo importante ruolo è attualmente affidato a Cristiano Corazzari. Nel 1998 la Regione Veneto ha adottato un altro disegno di legge volto a fornire un regolare sostegno al Programma di Master Europeo in diritti umani e democratizzazione (EMA), appena fondato dall’Università di Padova su iniziativa dell’Unione europea, e in collaborazione con altre università degli Stati membri dell’UE. L’EMA ha ricevuto anche il sostegno finanziario della Regione Veneto, trovando in breve tempo la propria casa nel bellissimo Monastero di San Nicolo grazie alla generosa offerta della Città di Venezia. È inoltre diventato il primo dei sette programmi regionali interdisciplinari di Master e il sito di punta per il Global Campus of Human Rights. Anche nelle difficili circostanze derivanti dalla pandemia da Covid-19, il team EMA ha fatto in modo che i propri studenti potessero completare il loro primo semestre in presenza presso il Monastero di San Nicolo nel gennaio 2021. Le interviste con l’Assessore Corozzari e il Professor Mascia hanno fatto luce sulla lunga, proficua e stretta collaborazione tra Regione Veneto, Università di Padova, programma EMA e Global Campus of Human Rights. Siamo lieti di partecipare al programma a sostegno dei difensori dei diritti umani della Regione Veneto, fornendo rifugio ai difensori dei diritti umani appartenenti alla comunità accademica che sono sotto attacco nei relativi paesi d’origine.” Manfred Nowak, Segretario Generale del Global Campus of Human Rights.