Events

Demands to respect rights and human dignity have driven protests in Belarus 2020. In the country with almost 100 years of the Soviet and the post-Soviet era, where the concept of human rights did not work in its real meaning but in fact, represented demagogue and lies of the state propaganda, a high wave of self-identification of people as holders of rights and freedoms is a great phenomenon. Nowadays, Belarusians experience a default of the legal system: legal regulations and interpretation of rights and freedoms are highly centralized and politicized, misbalance of the state power serves as a basis for the full dependency of the judiciary system from execution. As a result, the extensive use of violence by enforcement agencies is followed by mocking courts against peaceful protesters. The trials are conducted with no procedural guarantees and resulted as a rule with long-term arrests in detention centers where ill-treatment conditions became “a norm”.

What is the aim of the Summer university?

To increase knowledge about human rights and ways of their defense, encourage the participation of youth in considering/solving the HR issues, specifically problems in delivering justice for protecting individual rights via applying constitutional/international provisions as normative frameworks and by referring/interpreting human rights´ values in the modern context.

Who can participate?

BA and MA students, also graduates of social sciences, humanities and arts with a level of English not lower than B2.

How to apply?

In order to apply, please fill out the registration form on the page of the Summer University before July 10. Please note, that prices for participation in the Summer university are lower for the ones who register before July 1.

How much does it cost?

Early Bird	Early Bird	From July 1, 2021	From July 1, 2021
Online	Offline	Online	Offline
150€	300€	200€	400€

* Belarus citizens are eligible for 65 % discount on both online and offline formats. ** European Humanities University students are eligible for 4 waivers.

The fee includes: 1. Lectures and workshops, reception, coffee breaks, lunches, dinner, excursions and university bag for offline participants; 2. Lectures and workshops for online participants. The fee does not cover travel and accommodation costs.

What are the learning outcomes? 

• Increased knowledge and awareness in human rights as an aim, value and a legal instrument applicable in fighting inequality and restoring peace and justice;
• Increased motivation to participate in social life, including via realization of civil and political rights and freedoms;
• Strengthened understanding of methods of human rights work and application of ethical standards;
• Growth of feeling in social solidarity and responsibility;
• Increased level of understanding of the Belarusian modern history and its perspective development in terms of human rights, rules of law and democracy.

In case you have any questions about the Summer University, please contact us via the e-mail su@ehu.lt

All detailed information about the Summer University, its Agenda, payment details, the application process, entry requirements is available on the page of the Summer University. Please note, that the number of participants is limited.