A Voice For the Voiceless
The Advocacy Project helps marginalized communities to tell their story, claim their rights and produce social change. We recruit graduate students to volunteer as Peace Fellows with partners.
- 2012 Peace Fellowships
- Peace Fellows 2012
- Past Fellows
- Peace Fellows 2011
- Amanda Lasik and Blind Education and Rehabilitation Development Organization
- Amy Bracken and Sarstoon Temash Institute for Indigenous Management (SATIIM)
- Beth Wofford and Dzeno Association
- Catherine Binet and Peruvian Forensic Anthropology Team (EPAF)
- Chantal Uwizera and Backward Society Education (BASE)
- Charlie Walker and SOS Femmes en Danger
- Charlotte Bourdillon and The Kakenya Center for Excellence
- Chelsea Ament and Women's Reproductive Rights Program (WRRP)
- Clara Kollm and Chintan Environmental Action and Research Group
- Cleia Noia and Kakenya Center for Excellence (KCE)
- Corey Black and Jagaran Media Center in Nepal
- Dina Buck and United Organisation for Batwa Development in Uganda
- Jamyel Jenifer and Gideon Foundation
- Julia Dowling and Bosnian Women's Center (BOSFAM)
- Kristen Maryn and Hakijamii
- Lauren Katz and Human Rights in Sri Lanka
- Maelanny Purwaningrum and Backward Society Education
- Maria Skouras and eHomemakers in Malaysia
- Meredith Williams and PARMA
- Nikki Hodgson and Alternative Information Center
- Quinn Van Valer-Campbell and Bosnian Women's Center (BOSFAM)
- Rebecca Scherpelz and Gulu Disabled Persons Union
- Ryan McGovern and Association for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (AEPD)
- Samantha Hammer and Kosovo Women's Network
- Samantha Syverson and PARMA
- Sarah Wang and Association for Defense of Azerbaijani Political Prisoners in Iran
- Scarlett Chidgey and Kinawataka Women Initiatives
- Peace Fellows 2010
- Peace Fellows 2009
- Peace Fellows 2008
- Peace Fellows 2007
- Summer Interns 2006
- Summer Interns 2005
- Summer Interns 2004
- Summer Interns 2003
- Feedback from Fellows
- Frequently Asked Questions About Peace Fellowships
- Fellows in the Media
- Blogging for Peace
- Training and Security
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Chantal Uwizera and Backward Society Education (BASE)
Chantal Uwizera will be working with Backward Society Education (BASE) in Nepal, this summer. She received her bachelor degree in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Indianapolis in 2006. Upon graduation, she worked with the Indiana local and state governments in an effort to learn about the various aspect of the American legal system. When she became a civil rights investigator for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 2008, she realized that the human rights field was vast and incorporated many aspects, both domestic as well as international. Some of her work was to investigate and write reports on discrimination cases based on race, sex, national origin amongst other.
Working in Fort Wayne, IN introduced her to the Burmese refugee community and their daily quest at reintegration. In an effort to forge a more inclusive community, she spearheaded a youth human rights camp aimed at bringing together children within the community, from the different racial, ethnic and economic backgrounds for a weekend where they were introduced to each other culture. The camp became a success with the community that it is now held every year. She was also involved in training various sectors of the community about their rights in employment and housing. This year, Chantal was also selected as a research associate with the Public International Law and Policy Group, a global pro bono law firm where she will work with the civil society in Bosnia as wells Burma on various legal issues.
Chantal is from Rwanda and often said that surviving the 1994 Rwandan genocide while many of her relatives did not, offered her a new opportunity at safeguarding human rights wherever she may be. Her passion to work at the grass root level led her to take upon this challenge and spend three months in Nepal. She is currently pursuing her masters at American University in the School of International Service in the International Peace and Conflict Resolution program with a special concentration on human rights advocacy and international litigation.
Chantal plans to cover her fellowship through donations, any donation is greatly appreciated.Email Chantal.
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