[hre-asiapacific] Call for Applications for 26th Annual International HR Training 2005

Call for Applications for the 26th Annual International Human Rights
Training Program (IHRTP)


Dear Friends,

The Canadian Human Rights Foundation (CHRF) will be holding its 26th
International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) in
Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Québec, Canada, from June 12 to July 1, 2005. This
annual, intensive three-week program brings together over 100 participants
from approximately 60 countries.

GOAL OF THE PROGRAM

The goal of the IHRTP is to strengthen the capacity of human rights
organizations to undertake educational efforts aimed at building a global
culture of human rights.  The IHRTP aims at enabling participant
organizations to undertake more effective human rights education
activities. To this end, the Program places a strong emphasis on transfer
of learning and on follow-up activities. Participants will be asked to
develop an individual plan for putting their learning into action as part
of the training.

CURRICULUM MODEL
The curriculum model is based on principles of adult experiential
learning, in which participants and facilitators engage in a process of
mutual teaching and learning.  Participants work for the most part in
groups of about 15 with a facilitator whose role is to provide guidance in
achieving the Program objectives. In addition, internationally recognized
human rights experts are also invited to give presentations and
participate in panel discussions throughout the three-week session.

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.  The exploration of human rights principles and
instruments, ongoing critical reflection and inquiry and extensive sharing
of experiences allow participants to strengthen their capacity to engage
in effective 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 Program content and methodology and begin a process of reflection
on their individual societies, the human rights work of their
organizations and their own role within those organizations. Participants
will also compare their roles as human rights activists/educators and
reflect on the universality of rights.

*Week 2
Participants will begin the week discussing issues of globalization,
leading to an examination of their roles as human rights workers in the
current global context.  Through case studies and discussions,
participants will examine major international human rights instruments in
order to explore the usefulness of these instruments in their work.

*Week 3
Regional workshops will provide participants from the same geographic
region the opportunity to work together to examine key components of
effective monitoring and advocacy and the role of these activities in
human rights education. Participants will synthesize previous themes and
examine emerging human rights issues.  Participants will also become
familiar with methods of evaluating educational activities

ORGANIZATION AND PARTICIPANT PROFILES
Organizations that nominate candidates must be non-governmental
organizations (NGOs)  or community-based organizations (CBOs); have a
demonstrated commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights;
and be involved in human rights education activities, such as training
sessions, workshops, public awareness campaigns, advocacy, monitoring,
etc. Priority in the selection will be given to candidates affiliated with
NGOs and CBOs. However, in a limited number of cases, consideration will
also be given to candidates affiliated with other types of organizations,
such as national human rights institutions and educational institutions.

Candidates from qualifying organizations must be active members of their
organization for at least 2 years; be in a position to influence the human
rights education work of the organization; have a knowledge of human
rights principles and major international instruments; and be proficient
in either English or French.

PROGRAM LOCATION AND DATES
The IHRTP will be held from June 12 to July 1, 2004 at John Abbott College
in Ste- Anne-de-Bellevue, Québec, Canada.

PARTICIPATION FEE
The participation fee is CAN $4,445. This includes tuition, accommodation
and meals, program materials, and emergency medical insurance. There is a
limited number of bursaries available.

HOW TO APPLY
Candidates must complete an Application Form, which can be obtained either
by contacting the IHRTP Team at ihrtp@chrf.ca or by visiting the CHRF
website (www.chrf.ca).

Please note that the deadline for applications is January 26, 2005. We
encourage all candidates to submit their Application Forms as soon as
possible.

Ian Hamilton
Executive Director
Canadian Human Rights Foundation
1425 René-Lévesque Blvd West, Suite 407
Montréal, Québec
Canada H3G 1T7
Telephone: (514) 954-0382
Fax : (514) 954-0659
Email : ihrtp@chrf.ca
Website : www.chrf.ca


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