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CONGRESSIONAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Congressman Lantos was known for his willingness to explain and discuss important issues — particularly those related to human rights — with even the most junior intern. He felt a great imperative to educate and mentor future leaders about the moral obligation to fight for human rights. Through the Lantos/Humanity In Action (HIA) Fellowship Program named in his honor, the Lantos Foundation hopes to continue this important undertaking.

The program will bring talented young graduates of law school and other graduate programs to Capitol Hill. This will provide our fellows with the opportunity to learn how to translate human rights ideals into real policy solutions. The purpose of the program is two-fold:

To give bright, young scholars and future leaders with a specific interest in human rights the opportunity to work in the U.S. Congress and gain a greater understanding of the American legislative process

Read about our amazing 2010 Fellows

To provide the U.S. Congress with a perspective on human rights and to ensure that human rights remains an important focus of the Congressional legislative agenda

It is the hope and goal of the Lantos Foundation that alumni of the Lantos/HIA Fellows Program will go on to be leaders in the human rights movement, whether in their native countries or within the United States. In particular, the Foundation envisions a portion of the Lantos Fellows going on to work in Congress and striving to champion the cause of human rights on Capitol Hill.

Visit this link for more information and application for this year's Congressional Fellowship Program or contact Humanity In Action at: internships@humanityinaction.org

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