From: IHRTP <
ihrtp...@equitas.org>
International Human Rights Training
June 14th € '¶ July 3rd, 2009
Montreal, Canada
Application deadline: November 21st, 2008
The International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) is at the heart of
the Equitas' activities. Since 1980, this annual three-week training session
brings together approximately 120 participants from over 60 countries. The
IHRTP provides a unique opportunity for human rights workers to deepen their
understanding of human rights and of the essential role of human rights
education in effecting change. As recognized by the United Nations:
"There is a growing consensus that education in and for human rights is
essential and can contribute to both the reduction of human rights
violations and the building of free and peaceful societies. Human rights
education is also increasingly recognized as an effective strategy to
prevent human rights abuses."
*Goal*
The goal of the IHRTP is to strengthen the capacity of human rights
organizations to undertake human rights education efforts (e.g., training,
awareness campaigns, information dissemination, and advocacy) aimed at
building a global culture of human rights.
To this end, the Program places a strong emphasis on the transfer of
learning and on follow-up activities. Participants attending the Program
develop an Individual Plan for putting their learning into action as part of
the training. Therefore, when submitting their application, both
organizations and Candidates nominated should consider how the transfer of
learning might take place within and beyond the organization after the
Program.
Objectives
By the end of the IHRTP, participants should be able to:
- use a framework based on internationally accepted human rights
standards and principles to analyze the issues and situations encountered in
the work of their organizations
- determine how to incorporate participatory methods and techniques into
their human rights education work
- indicate appropriate ways for putting their learning from the IHRTP
into practice in the work of their organizations
- identify opportunities for future collaborative and networking
activities essential for furthering the cause of human rights
- determine strategies for promoting gender equality in their human
rights education work
- employ a basic evaluation process for assessing the results of their
human rights education work
*Selection Process and Bursaries*
A Selection Committee will review all applications. In addition to the
requirements previously listed, consideration will also be given to overall
gender balance and geographic representation. Given the number of
applications and limited space available, we are unable to accept many
worthy Candidates. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
Through the support of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA),
*Equitas has funding to award a limited number of bursaries to selected
Candidates*. Once eligibility has been determined, the Selection Committee
will award the bursaries to the Candidates who best meet the requirements.
Due to the limited number of bursaries available, there is no guarantee that
the selected Candidates will receive funding. Therefore, we strongly urge
all Candidates to immediately begin seeking funding from other sources.
*Your application must include:*
- The completed Application Form (Part A completed by the Director of the
Candidate's organization; Part B completed by the Candidate)
- The Memorandum of Agreement duly signed by the Candidate and the
director of the Candidate's organization
- Two supporting letters from national and/or international human rights
organizations (other than the Candidate's) familiar with the Candidate's
work and/or the work of his or her organization
- A brochure (and/or mission statement) describing the Candidate's
organization
Please send all documents for applications, preferably by email, to:
ihrtp-pifdh @
equitas.org
or by fax to:
1-514-954-0659- Download Application
Form<
http://www.equitas.org/english/programs/docs/2009_Applicationform.dot>
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http://www.equitas.org/english/programs/docs/2009_Informationpackage.pdf>
- Download<
http://www.equitas.org/english/programs/docs/2009_Applicationform.dot>
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