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ISHR training for human rights defenders |
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Training programmes |
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Annual |
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| Objectives |
ISHR conducts regular training courses on the use of the main human rights mechanisms, including
the Human Rights Council, the special procedures, the UN treaty bodies and the Universal Periodic
Review (UPR). The Human Rights Defenders Advocacy Program, Geneva, (HRDAP) equips human rights defenders with the knowledge and skills to integrate the system into their existing work at
the national level in a strategic manner. The programme also provides an opportunity for participants to engage directly in lobbying and advocacy activities at the UN with the aim to effect change on the ground back home. |
| Area of expertise |
human rights |
| Target group |
NGO activists |
| Content |
This program consists of the following elements:
a) A short online learning component, which takes place prior to face-to-face training sessions,
and supports participants in consolidating existing knowledge and developing advocacy
objectives;
b) Intensive training in Geneva, with the principal course hosted in June to coincide with the 29th
session of the Human Rights Council and the 22nd Annual Meeting of UN Special Procedures,
focusing on ways to use international human rights mechanisms effectively and to influence
outcomes;
c) Specific advocacy at Human Rights Council sessions and other relevant meetings, with
regular feedback and peer education to learn from the experiences, including expert inputs
from leading human rights advocates |
| Language |
English |
| Country |
Switzerland |
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Geneva |
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| Application procedure |
Each applicant must submit:
• A recent CV/resume (max 2 pages);
• A completed application form available at http://goo.gl/forms/gbIY5gOl2H;
• 2 letters of recommendation, including one from their organisation (to be emailed according to
information in the application form). |
| Admission requirements |
For the June 2015 training course, ISHR will consider applicants working on at least one of the focus
topics of the 29th session of the Human Rights Council highlighted above and/or one of ISHR’s
strategic priorities.2 Final decisions regarding participants will be based upon the following criteria:
• Match between applicants’ area of work and expertise with ISHR’s strategic framework
priorities and the opportunities provided by a the 29th Human Rights Council;
• Applicants’ knowledge of human rights and their experience and willingness to engage with
the UN human rights system and integrate it effectively into domestic level advocacy, as well
as their experience of carrying out advocacy at the national and/or regional level;
• Applicants’ advocacy responsibilities and role within their organisation;
• Applicants’ willingness to contribute to peer education in a diverse group of participants;
• Applicants’ demonstrated commitment to the principles of human rights, including the
principles of universality and non-discrimination;
• Communication, language and organisational skills. |
| Scholarship |
Full scholarships cover full costs of 6500 CHF, whilst partial scholarships cover either the 2500 CHF
tuition fee or part of the participants’ accommodation, food or travel costs. |
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| Homepage |
www.ishr.ch/human-rights-defender-advocacy-programme-2016 |
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If you wish to share with us your experience with regard to this programme, please fill out this evaluation.
Please note that evaluations are for OHCHR's internal use only.
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