A summary of information received by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) from Governments, concerning their activities in the framework of the Decade for Human Rights Education (1995-2004). The information is updated as of December 2001, and is already included in related reports submitted by OHCHR to United Nations bodies (in particular, General Assembly and Commission on Human Rights). National initiatives are presented by country, under five regions (Africa; Arab countries; Asia/Pacific; Europe and North America; Latin America and the Caribbean); this information will be posted soon on OHCHR's website.

Fahamu – learning for change - is seeking a Research Assistant to assist with the production of a range of electronic newsletters for the African-based human rights, education and health sectors. Working as part of a team you will be responsible for: research, compilation and promotion of materials for these electronic newsletters; monitoring of associated information services; and contributing to the editorial development. You must have experience as a researcher or journalist in an academic, media or development field; computer literacy, including experience of web based research; experience of working under pressure, to tight deadlines; interest and commitment to human rights and development. Experience of working in Africa, especially in the media, would be an advantage. You must have access to the internet and be willing to work from home. For further details contact [email][email protected] Closing date 30 March 2002.