CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE 22nd ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS
TRAINING PROGRAM (MONTREAL, QUEBEC, JUNE 10 - 29, 2001), ORGANIZED BY THE
CANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION
Dear listserv members,
It is with pleasure that we send you the Application Form for the 22nd
session of our International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP).
Please read the information below carefully as it provides a detailed
description of the IHRTP. In addition to the content, the program provides
rich opportunities for networking.
We invite you to share this information with human rights and
community-based organizations who could benefit from the training.
Completed application forms are due by February 1st, 2001. Please note
that all applications will be submitted to our Selection Committee for
review. Due to limited space, not all applications will be successful.
Detailed information about the Canadian Human Rights Foundation, the IHRTP
and our regional programming may be found on our website at:
http://www.chrf.ca. Applications for the IHRTP may also be downloaded
from the website. If you do not have access to the Internet, please
contact us and we will be happy to send you information. If you have
specific questions, please contact us at the numbers below or by email at:
lawrence@chrf.ca.
Yours sincerely,
Lawrence Lefcort
IHRTP Coordinator
Canadian Human Rights Foundation
1425 boul Rene Levesque West
Suite 407
Montreal, H3G 1T7
Telephone (514) 954-0382
Fax (514) 954-0659
Email: lawrence@chrf.ca
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CANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION
22nd Annual International Human Rights Training Program
June 10 to June 29, 2001
John Abbott College
Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue (Québec)
Canada
APPLICATION FORM
(Disponible en français)
THE CANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION
The Canadian Human Rights Foundation (CHRF) is a non-profit,
non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to the defense and promotion
of human rights through education, in Canada and around the world. Created
in 1967 by a group of Canadian scholars, jurists and human rights
advocates, the CHRF has 33 years' experience in human rights education and
training.
Through its programs, the CHRF contributes to the development of
pluralistic civil societies, grounded in universal human rights
principles. The CHRF's training and education programs are designed for
activists who are engaged in human rights promotion and democratic
development.
Our Activities :
* Annual International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP)
* Regional Human Rights Education programming in Central and Eastern Europe,
Africa and Asia
* Specialized training for National Human Rights Institutions
* Conferences on emerging issues related to human rights
* Publications (educational documentation; conference proceedings; newsletter:
Speaking About Rights)
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THE INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS TRAINING PROGRAM
The IHRTP is at the heart of the CHRF's activities. Now in its 22nd year,
this annual intensive three-week training session brings together over 100
participants from about 50 countries. The IHRTP provides a unique
opportunity for human rights workers from different cultures to deepen
their understanding of human rights and of the essential role of human
rights education in effecting change. The crucial importance of human
rights education has been 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."
UN Decade for Human Right Education (1995-2004); Report of the
General-Secretary A/52/469/Add.1 October 20, 1997
Goal
The goal of the IHRTP is to strengthen the capacity of NGOs to undertake
human rights education efforts (e.g., training, awareness campaigns,
information dissemination, and advocacy) aimed at building a universal
culture of human rights.
Program Objectives
To enable participants to:
* analyze the issues and situations encountered in the work of their
organizations using a framework based on internationally accepted human
rights values and principles
* explore ways in which human rights education can increase the
effectiveness of their human rights work
* facilitate networking and partnership activities essential to furthering
the cause of human rights
* increase their capacity to apply their learning within their
organizations and their society.
Curriculum Model
The curriculum model of the IHRTP is based on the principles of adult
experiential learning, where participants and facilitators engage in a
process of mutual teaching, learning and understanding. The content of the
course builds on the participants' experiences. The program serves as the
framework for drawing out this content.
The participants are divided into eight groups (up to 15 people) for
maximum diversity in terms of professional background, type of
organization, and country of origin. Each group is assigned a facilitator
whose role is to ensure that Program objectives are met. Facilitators are
chosen for their ability to effectively assist the learning process, their
knowledge of human rights, their experience with adult education
techniques and working with diverse groups. In addition to the small group
work, the Program provides the participant with access to recognized human
rights experts through plenary presentations and panel discussions.
Program Content
The IHRTP is an intermediate-level program that focuses on international
human rights standards, current human rights issues and human rights
education strategies. Through the exploration of human rights principles
and instruments, critical reflection and inquiry as well as extensive
sharing of experiences, participants will move towards the goal of
strengthening their capacity to use human rights education.
Week 1
Participants will get to know the members of their working group and
engage in activities that lay the groundwork for developing a productive
group dynamic based on mutual respect. They will become familiar with the
overall course content and methodology and begin a process of reflection
on their individual societies, the human rights work of their
organizations as well as their own role within those organizations.
Participants will compare their roles as human rights activists and
educators; reflect on the universality of rights; and examine their role
as human rights workers in the current global context.
Week 2
Participants will engage in hands-on experience with international human
rights standards and tools and explore the potential usefulness of these
standards in their work. Regional workshops will be organized to provide
participants from the same geographic region the opportunity to work
together in order to identify and analyze key human rights issues and
examine strategies for on-going work.
Week 3
Participants will synthesize previous themes and examine emerging human
rights issues. Emphasis will be placed on the development of human rights
education skills aimed at increasing the capacity of the participants to
respond to these challenges.
Other Educational and Social Activities
Informal discussion groups to address particular issues; field visits
linking participants to Canadian organizations and institutions; visits to
Canadian homes; sporting activities and a multicultural evening.
Selection Process and Bursaries
A Selection Committee will review all applications and determine who is
eligible to attend. Through the support of the Canadian International
Development Agency (CIDA), the CHRF has funding to award a limited number
of bursaries to selected candidates from particular regions. Once
eligibility has been determined, the Selection Committee will award the
bursaries to the candidates who best meet the selection criteria. We
strongly urge candidates to immediately begin seeking funding through other
sources.
Completed applications must be returned to the CHRF by February 1, 2001. All
applicants will be notified regarding the results of the selection by March
7, 2001.
Selection Criteria
When selecting candidates to attend the IHRTP, the Selection Committee
looks initially at the description of the organization.
Organizations which nominate candidates must:
* be non-profit, non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Note: Under special circumstances, candidates who are not affiliated with
an NGO may be accepted provided that they can demonstrate that their
participation will contribute significantly to human rights work in their
country
* have a demonstrated commitment to the promotion and protection of human
rights
* have established a record for effective action
* commit to providing opportunities for their candidate to apply their new
found knowledge within the organization upon their return
Successful candidates must be:
* knowledgeable about the human rights issues on which their organization
is working
* thoroughly familiar with the activities undertaken by their organizations
* aware of human rights principles and the contents of the major
international human rights instruments (e.g., UDHR, ICCPR, ICESCR, CEDAW
and CRC)
* sensitive to the issues which arise when working in multicultural groups
*committed to transfer their new knowledge to colleagues and to others with
whom they work
* proficient in either English or French
Note: The IHRTP requires participants to participate actively in group work
and read extensively. Therefore, all participants should be comfortable
working in either English or French
During the selection process, all applications are reviewed using the
above criteria. Consideration is also given to ensuring overall gender
balance, and where possible, geographic representation. Given the number
of applications and limited space available, we are unable to accept many
worthy applications. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
The CHRF's Code of Conduct requires participants, facilitators, resource
people and staff to respect each other's dignity, values, religion and
culture, irrespective of race, gender, national or ethnic origin,
religion, sexual orientation, age or disability.
Participation fee
The participation fee is CAN$4,000. This includes tuition, accommodation
and meals, program materials, and emergency medical insurance.
Participants are responsible for any extra expenses.
Accommodation
Participants will stay in the residences at John Abbott College in shared
apartments. Each apartment has two bedrooms (one per person), one
bathroom, a lounge and a kitchenette. Meals will be served in the campus
cafeteria for the duration of the Program.
Visas
Candidates must have valid travel documents, and where applicable, visas
for travel to Canada. As visa applications can take time, selected
participants are encouraged to apply early.
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CANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION
22nd Annual International Human Rights Training Program
June 10 - 29, 2001
John Abbott College
Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue (Québec)
Canada
2001 APPLICATION FORM
Applications are solicited from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and
community-based organizations (CBOs). Under special circumstances
governmental agencies and individuals not affiliated with an NGO may be
accepted, provided that they can demonstrate that their participation will
contribute significantly to human rights work in their country.
Please submit only this application form (year 2001) as we cannot process
those from previous years. Please be sure to complete all sections of the
application form. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Candidates should be nominated by the Director of their organization.
It is important that the candidate nominated be the person in the
organization who is :
* able to use the skills and information acquired during the Program for
the benefit of the organization
* committed to and capable of ensuring that the knowledge gained is passed
on to the organization and the community at large
All applications should include:
a)two supporting letters from any national and/or international
organizations familiar with the candidate's work and/or the work of the
organization
b) any available brochures (and/or mission statement) describing the
nominating organization
The Memorandum of Agreement must be signed by both the applicant and the
Director of the organization. The deadline for submitting applications is
February 1st, 2001. Please send applications to:
Canadian Human Rights Foundation
1425 René-Lévesque West, Suite 407
Montréal, Québec
Canada H3G 1T7
Tel. (514) 954-0382
Fax: (514) 954-0659
E-mail: chrf@chrf.ca
Website: http://www.chrf.ca
If you send your application by e-mail, please send the signed Memorandum
of Agreement and the supporting letters by FAX or by MAIL.
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CANDIDATE NOMINATED:
FIRST NAME:
LAST NAME:
GENDER: Male _____ Female _____
COUNTRY:
PART A. PROFILE OF ORGANIZATION
1. Name of Organization:
2. Mailing Address:
City:
Country:
3. Telephone:
Fax:
4. E-mail:
Web site:
5. Year in which organization was established:
6. Size of Organization (answer all parts, giving approximations if necessary)
a. Number of full-time paid staff _____________
b. Number of members _____________
c. Number of volunteer staff _____________
d. Number of affiliated organizations (for a network)_____________
7. Type of Organization (check all that apply)
Non-governmental organization (NGO):
- National NGO ______
- Regional NGO ______
- International NGO ______
National Human Rights Institution
(e.g.: Commission or Ombudsperson) _____
Government department _____
Academic institution _____
Other (specify)
_________________________________________________________________
8. Main Activity of Your Organization (indicate order of priority by
numbering 1,2,3,..., 1 being
the most important and so on)
a. Human Rights Advocacy ________
b. Human Rights Education ________
c. Monitoring & Reporting ________
d. Legal Aid ________
Other (specify)
9. Please describe the primary activities of your organization as well as
any current or
upcoming projects:
10. Describe your organization's experience in giving information
sessions, workshops, training programs or in holding international,
regional or local conferences on human rights issues. Please give
details.
11. List the names of any national and/or international organizations with
which you have partnership activities or have recently carried out
specific cooperative activities (including human rights groups, funding
agencies, government agencies etc.). Please add the name, the telephone
and fax number and the e-mail address of the contact person.
Organization/Contact person
Contact information
12. Based on the description of the Program, please explain how the work
of your organization will benefit from the Program:
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PART B. PROFILE OF CANDIDATE
13. Please describe your current work within your organization, as well as
a brief history of your past involvement with human rights, including
organization affiliations and dates.
Staff _______
Volunteer ________
Title:
Responsibilities:
14. Please describe any previous participation in human rights training
programs. Specify the name of the program and the dates of your
participation.
15. What do you expect to gain from your participation in the Program?
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PERSONAL DATA
FULL NAME:
COUNTRY:
16.
Male ______
Female ______
Smoker ______
Non-Smoker ______
Vegetarian ______
Non vegetarian _______
17. Date of Birth (required for medical insurance) ___________________
18. Home Telephone:
Home Fax
19. Personal E-mail
20. Language Proficiency:
I can express ideas fluently in English _______
I can follow lectures and discussions in English easily,
but am less fluent in expressing my own ideas _________
My preferred language of instruction is:
English _____
French ______
21. Level of Education Obtained (please provide degree, if any, or highest
grade level; name of institution and year completed)
22. Special Needs - Please state any special requirements in respect of
physical disability, or other religious/medical requirements:
23. Do you wish to be considered for a bursary?
Yes ______
No _______
24. List of Participants
An invaluable tool in making contacts and networking during and after the
Program is the Directory of Participants, which is prepared by the
CHRF. The list includes the name, address, contact numbers and a short
biographical note for each organization, facilitator, resource person and
CHRF staff member. The list is distributed to everyone before the end of
the Program.
Would you like to be included in this directory?
Yes _____
No _____
25. How did you hear about the International Human Rights Training Program?
Another NGO _______
Local government agency _______
Canadian Embassy or High Commission _______
Academic institution _______
UN agency _______
Internet _______
Donor or Funder organization (specify) _______________________________
Other (please specify) _________________________________________
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
The IHRTP Memorandum of Agreement must be signed both by the Director of
the nominating organization and by the candidate.
The nominating organization confirms that the candidate named below has
been an active member working in the area of human rights for at least 2
years. The organization agrees to assist the candidate, if accepted in the
Program, to fulfill his/her responsibilities.
Director's signature:
Name (please print):
Date:
The Candidate
If I, ___________________ (Name - please print), am accepted as a
participant in the Program I agree to:
1) attend and participate fully in all sessions and activities that are
part of the required Program
2) develop a plan to re-transmit the training acquired through the IHRTP
3) participate in all evaluation procedures during the Program and after
its completion
4) promote links of communication and cooperation between my organization,
other participating organizations and the CHRF
5) show openness and respect to participants of other races, gender,
religion, and national or ethnic origin
I understand that failure to comply with any of the above may result in my
being asked to leave the Program.
Signature (of candidate):
Date:
The Canadian Human Rights Foundation agrees to:
1) coordinate the planning, administration and implementation of the Program
2) provide all texts and written materials required during the Program
3) coordinate and implement evaluations during and after completion of the
Program
4) maintain links of communication and cooperation with the participant's
organization
Montreal, ___________________ (Ruth Selwyn, Executive Director Canadian
Human Rights Foundation)
Date: ___________________
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