Are you interested in studying rights-based approaches to development? Do you wish to deepen your understanding of the impact of globalisation on human rights and social justice in the world? The MA specialisation Human Rights, Development and Social Justice (4 September 2006 – 14 December 2007) of the Institute of Social Studies in The Hague, The Netherlands, provides students with a broad understanding of the theoretical and practical links between human rights, development and social justice, through a multidisciplinary examination of keyissues in these areas. For more information, including downloadable application forms, check www.iss.nl or contact the ISS student office ([email protected]) or, for substantive questions, the HDS Convenor, Dr. Karin Arts ([email protected]). The application deadlines are 15 January 2006 for those who after admission wish to apply to the Netherlands Fellowship Programme, and 1 July 2006 for others. ISS also offers a 7 weeks certificate course for experienced human rights activists: 'Development, Law and Social Justice' which is designed to promote experiential learning and academic reflection on human rights issues and activism.