Fighting Injustice through Human Rights Education Program

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Rob Robinson

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Apr 21, 2015, 2:05:55 PM4/21/15

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To all:

I wanted to take this opportunity to pass on information from the US Human Rights Network. For this training, the network is prioritizing women of color and youth leaders

in grassroots movements and/or in their communities. The deadline is fast approaching, therefore you must apply as soon as possible to be considered.

It's a great opportunity that shouldn't be passed up!

In solidarity,

Rob

Organizations and individuals building and strengthening
a human rights movement and culture in the U.S.

Have you applied to the FIHRE Program yet?

Deadline Approaching!

Apply today !

We are pleased to offer our

Fighting Injustice through Human Rights Education (FIHRE) Program

in partnership with

the Highlander Research and Education Center

Apply today for the 2015 FIHRE Program to take place at the Highlander Research and Education Center on June 11-14, 2015!

Deadline for Applications: April 26, 2015, 11:59pm Eastern

FIRE! The only element that is produced through human action.

FIHRE! Let's start a FIHRE to create a people-centered and transformative movement for a better world.

Our FIHRE program aims to share and equip movement leaders with strategies, standards, and tools to build a people-centered human rights movement. The Program will cover:

· core human rights principles with emphasis on developing and applying analyses inclusive of economic, social, cultural rights and the intersections of race, class, gender, gender identity, and sexuality;

· human rights strategies for advancing domestic accountability; and

· strategic campaign development for a human rights agenda.

Sessions will be led by experienced educators, organizers, and facilitators. Fellows will work individually and in groups to apply the skills and knowledge shared during the program, and draw from their own experience, to develop and present a final action plan for implementation in their work.

The two and a half day intensive program will accept 8-12 participants on a range of criteria: including experience, issue focus, race/ethnicity, gender, and geographic diversity, and goals. Participation costs, including flight, lodging, and meals, will be covered by the USHRN. Any additional costs, including local transportation in home and host cities and other incidentals, will be covered by the participant.

Additional support will be provided to the fellows in the year following the two and a half day program, including advice on implementation of human rights strategies, educational webinars, and opportunities for fellows to share their work with USHRN members and partners.

Last year's cohort included a dynamic team of leaders in different movements. We encourage women of color and youth to apply.

Application Deadline: April 26, 2015, 11:59pm Eastern

Apply Today!

Note: This program is only for human rights defenders working on issues in the United States.

We are pleased to offer the FIHRE program this year in partnership with the Highlander Research and Education Center, the Human Rights Project at the Urban Justice Center, the Center for Women's Global Leadership, and Puente Arizona. Stay tuned for our announcement of other partners.