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www.eurac.edu/summerschoolThe 2014 edition of the Summer School on Human Rights, Minorities andDiversity Management explores the theme of political participation,with a focus on national minorities, indigenous peoples and migrants.It introduces participants to the standards, laws and institutionsthat support the participation of minority groups. Participants willcritically examine their effectiveness, and assess what alternativetools and strategies are available to members of a minority seekingpolitical participation. They will also discuss the important questionwhy persons belonging to minorities, unlike those belonging to themajority, should have special rights to guarantee their participation,as required by a number of international and regional instruments.Selected topics:- Established and innovative forms and instruments of politicalparticipation for national minorities, migrants and indigenous people- Direct democracy and its implications for minority groups- Political participation of right wing and populist parties indemocratic states as a challenge for minority groupsParticipants: The summer school is open to 25-30 students, youngresearchers, civil servants, politicians, activists and journalists.Tuition fee: €305 including course material and lunch. 5 Scholarshipsavailable.Registration deadline: 10 April 2014For more information and to register, please visit www.eurac.edu/summerschoolContact: imr.summerschool@eurac.eduOrganisers: Institute for Minority Rights, European AcademyBozen/Bolzano (EURAC); Foundation Convivenza, Switzerland; MiddlesexUniversity, School of Law, London; University of Graz, Austria.