Chapter 3: Other Resources in Human Rights Education
This section has been developed to assist the reader in the identification of a variety of resources that may prove useful in designing and implementing human rights education programmes. Such a list could never be comprehensive, nor completely current. Therefore, we recommend that you contact local organisations to find out more about HRE resources, trainings and other events.
3.1 HRE ORGANISATIONS AND NETWORKS
A-BU-GI-DA/ETHIOPIAN CONGRESS FOR DEMOCRACY
P.O. Box 7284
Addis Ababa
ETHIOPIA
(tel) +251 1 110307/116917 (fax) +251 1 551961
contact person: Mr. Tesfaye Shiferaw, participant of the SEN seminar
type of programmes: leadership and democracy training programmes; women’s and
children’s rights
target groups: primary and secondary levels, illiterate people, professional
groups, NGOs
countries: Ethiopia, Kenya
ACTION PROFESSIONALS’ ASSOCATION FOR THE PEOPLE (APAP)
P.O. Box 12484
Addis Ababa
ETHIOPIA
(tel) +251 1 121324 (fax) +251 1 552227
contact person: Yitayew Alemayehu, Executive Director
countries: Ethiopia
ADAMS INSTITUTE FOR DEMOCRACY AND PEACE
P.O. Box 3353
Jerusalem Forest 91033
ISRAEL
(tel) +972 2 6752933 (fax) +972 2 6752932
contact person: Ms. Uki Maroshek-Klarman, Education Director
countries: Israel
AFRICAN CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS STUDIES (ACDHRS)
Kairaba Avenue
Kombo St. Mary Division
THE GAMBIA
(tel) +220 394525/394961 (fax) +220 394962
contact person: Zoe Tembo, Director
type of programmes: trainings on HR procedures for NGOs, monitoring HR in Africa;
NGO networking and institution building in Africa; internship programme
target groups: African NGOs and universities, women
countries: The Gambia
ARAB INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (AIHR)
10, rue Ibn Masoud
El Manzah 1004 Tunis
TUNISIA
(tel) +216 1 767889/767003 (fax) +216 1 750911 (e-mail) aihr@gn.apc.org
contact person: Mr. Lamia Grar, Training Programs Coordinator
type of programmes: various training programmes; documentation; research
target groups: members of NGOs, professionals, teachers, students, children, women
countries: Middle East and North Africa
COMITE D’ACTION POUR LES DROITS DE L’ENFANT ET DE LA FEMME (CADEF)
B.P. 2653
Badale Vema Sud
Route de Commissarit
Rue 840 747
Bamako
MALI
(tel) +223 22 5638 (fax) +223 225630
contact person: Ms. Hadja Aissa Diallo
type of programmes: organise women; literacy campaigns; promotion of health of
rural and urban women; international research projects; rights of women and children
target groups: children, women; policy makers and public opinion
countries: Mali
COMMUNITY LAW CENTRE
Berea Centre
249 Berea Road, 7th floor
Durban 4001
SOUTH AFRICA
(tel) +27 31 2027190 (fax) +27 31 210140
contact person: Ms. Lynn Oldacre
type of programmes: HRE in community centres, using Zulu translation of the
Universal Declaration; paralegal training programmes; development of training aids
target groups: communities in rural areas; paralegals
countries: South Africa
HUMAN RIGHTS AFRICA
34, Aje Street
P.O. Box 2959
Yaba, Lagos
NIGERIA
(tel) +234 1 860737 (fax) +234 1 620057
contact person: Tunji Abayomi
type of programmes: monitoring; training workshops for professional groups; gives
the annual Africa Service Award
target groups: West African NGO leaders, local government officials
countries: Nigeria, Ghana
INSTITUTE FOR DEMOCRACY IN SOUTH AFRICA
39 Honey Street
Berea
Johannesburg 2198
SOUTH AFRICA
(tel) +27 11 4843694 (fax) +27 11 4842610 (e-mail) marie@idasajhb.org.za
contact person: Ms. Marie-Louise Stroem, Head, Curriculum Research and Development
type of programmes:
target groups:
countries: South Africa
INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION
P.O. Box 546
WITS 2050
Johannesburg
SOUTH AFRICA
(tel) +27 11 4037611 (fax) +27 11 4037500 (e-mail) ihre@wn.apc.org
contact person: Mr. Peter Thuynsma, Director, participant of the SEN seminar
type of programmes: HRE community programmes; HRE newsletter; secretariat for the
International Association of Human Rights Educators (IAHRE)
target groups: children, parents, librarians, HR activists
countries: South Africa
KITUO CHA SHERIA (LEGAL ADVICE CENTRE)
Haki House
Kipande Road
P.O. Box 7483
Nairobi
KENYA
(tel) +254 2 751633/751865
contact person: Murtaza Jaffer
type of programmes: paralegal training programmes; human rights clubs in schools;
publication of legal education materials; Civil Rights Card outlining the powers of the
police and educating the people on their rights; representation of the poor in the courts
and provision of legal advice in family law, land disputes, employment and labour
disputes, landlord and tenant issues, criminal offenses, accident claims, rape cases,
women’s rights issues;
target groups: the poor; students; paralegals; communities
countries: Kenya
LAWYERS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (LHR)
713 Van Erkom Building
217 Pretorius Street
Pretoria 0002
SOUTH AFRICA
(tel) +27 12 212135 (fax) +27 12 3256318
contact person: Mr. Ahmed Motala
type of programmes: litigation, HRE, paralegal training, penal reform, law reform
target groups: professional groups, secondary school levels, public officials,
general public
countries: South Africa
LEGAL RESOURCES CENTRE/LAW SOCIETY OF MALAWI (LSM)
c/o The Law Society of Malawi
P.O. Box 1712
Blantyre
MALAWI
(tel) +265 623075
contact person: Ms. Vera Chirwa
type of programmes: legal services; conferences on constitutional and electoral
reform; investigations of past HR abuses; training of paralegals; documentation
target groups: low-income earners; professional groups and law enforcement
officials; general public
countries: Malawi
LEGAL RESOURCES CENTRE (LRC)
P.O. Box 9495
2000 Johannesburg
SOUTH AFRICA
(tel) +27 11 8368071 (fax) +27 11 8331747
contact person: Shehnaz Meer
type of programmes: public interest law cases; social and economic rights, land
rights; training programme for candidate attorneys
target groups: attorneys, lawyers; general public
countries: South Africa
LEGAL RESEARCH AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (LRRDC)
386 Murtala Muhammed Way
P.O. Box 75242
Yaba, Lagos
NIGERIA
(tel) +234 1 864733 (fax) +234 1 635864/610450
contact person: Adesua Akhigbe
type of programmes: documentation centre; paralegal programme; prison monitoring;
research into law as a tool for development, women’s needs in the developing world,
human rights education, access to legal services
target groups: rural community, school children, goverment officials
countries: Nigeria
LEGAL RESOURCES FOUNDATION (LRF)
P.O. Box 918
Harare
ZIMBABWE
(tel) +263 4 728212 (fax) +263 4 728213
contact person: Mr. John Reid-Rowland
type of programmes: training programmes for HR NGOs and law enforcement officials;
legal advice through the Citizen’s Advice Bureau; paralegal education; publications
like the Legal Forum; public awareness campaigns
target groups: HR activists and NGOs; law enforcement officials; indigent people
countries: Zimbabwe
LIGUE AFRICAINE DES DROITS DE L’HOMME ET DES PEUPLES - SECTION DU SENEGAL
2 Place de l’Independence
Immeuble SDJH
B.P. 21052
Dakar-Ponty
SENEGAL
(tel) +221 212698
contact person: Mr. Landing Badji
type of programmes: prison monitoring; HRE in primary and secondary schools;
training programmes for professional groups
target groups: primary and secondary school levels; police and gendarmerie;
refugees, prison
countries: Sénégal
LIGUE DES DROITS DE L’HOMME-ZAIRE (LIZAHDO)
Résidence Bandundu
128, Avenue de l’Ouganda
Kinshasa-Gombe
ZAIRE
(tel) +243 12 34420 (fax) +243 12 20638 (cellular phone) +243 88 45652
contact person: Mr. Frank Citende Tamina
type of programmes: training of election monitors; training of paralegals;
documentation centre
target groups: professional groups; general public
countries: Zaïre
NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS (NCDHR)
P.O. Box 437
Freetown
SIERRA LEONE
(tel) +232 22 241907 (fax) +232 22 240056
contact person: Dr. Kadi Sesay, Chairman
type of programmes: training of professional groups, adult populations
target groups: professional groups, adults
countries: Sierra Leone
PALESTINIAN CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION
P.O. Box 17421
East Jerusalem
PALESTINE
(tel) +97 22 9957238 (fax) +97 22 9954021
contact person: Mr. Ghassan Abdallah, participant of the SEN seminar
type of programmes: methodological trainings for teachers and other professionals;
conferences
target groups: teachers, women, trade unions, religious groups and health care
professionals
countries: Palestine
REGIONAL CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEVELOPMENT
P.O. Box
Asmara
ERITREA
(tel) +251 4 117675 (fax) +251 4 111221
contact person: Mr. Paulos Tesfagiorgis, Executive Director
type of programmes: workshops on NGO management and strategies; training of
election monitors; HRE in schools
target groups: HR and Womens’ Rights NGOs; schools
countries: Eritrea
STREET LAW
Centre for Socio-Legal Studies
University of Natal
King George V Avenue
Durban 4001
SOUTH AFRICA
(tel) +27 31 812358 (fax) +27 31 811765
contact person: Ms. Louise Oliver
type of programmes: Street Law Programme; organising mock trials
target groups: secondary school levels, university students
countries: South Africa
TANZANIA MEDIA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION (TAMWA)
P.O. Box 8981
Mkunguni Street
Dar es Salaam
TANZANIA
(tel) +255 51 29904/29089 (fax) +255 51 44939/44834 (e-mail) tamwa@tan.healthnet.org
contact person: Ms. Fatma Alloo, participant of the SEN seminar
type of programmes: media programmes on women and sexual violence; campaigns for
birth control, rape, AIDS, child labour, sexual harassment; materials development (through
Publishing Unit)
target groups: youth, women, decision makers, media heads, librarians, law
reform bodies
countries: Tanzania
UGANDA HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS (UHRA)
Plot 10B Buganda Road
P.O. Box 8972
Kampala
UGANDA
(tel) +256 41 258156
contact person: J.R.M. Kasibante
type of programmes: HR monitoring; HR awareness through newletter and ‘Know
Your Rights’ booklets; seminar, workshops and paralegal training courses; human
rights clubs in schools and institutes of higher learning; legal aid
target groups: secondary school and university students; paralegals; general public
countries: Uganda
WOMEN IN LAW AND DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA (WILDAF)
Stenar House, Suite #204
Kaguvi/Speke Avenue
P.O. Box 4622
Harare
ZIMBABWE
(tel) +263 4 729151 (fax) +263 4 731901/2
contact person: Ms. Petronella Maramba
type of programmes: training programmes on legal literacy, how to create
educational materials, lobbying, mobilisation and networking strategies
target groups: women, policy makers
countries: 15 countries in East and Southern Africa
WOMEN’S LEGAL AID CENTRE
P.O. Box 10463
Dar Es Salaam
TANZANIA
(tel) +255 51 24071 (fax) +255 51 23699
contact person: Ms. Helen Kijo-Bisimba, participant of the SEN seminar
type of programmes: legal assistance, literacy campaigns through rallies, seminars
and paralegal trainings
countries: Tanzania
ZAMBIA CIVIC EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (ZCEA)
P.O. Box 35965
Lusaka
ZAMBIA
contact person: Ms. Lucy Sichone
type of programmes: "clinics" (public information sessions); community
programmes in HRE, health, and the environment; "right to shelter" project in
Mapoloto township
target groups: police, public officers; communities
countries: Zambia
ZIMBABWE HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION (ZIMRIGHTS)
c/o Department of Community Medicine
University of Zimbabwe
Office 38 New Africa House
40 Union Avenue
Harare
ZIMBABWE
(tel) +263 4 796586/7 (fax) +263 4 796589
contact person: Ms. Reginald Matchaba-Hove
type of programmes: workshops on the Constitution, the African Charter and the UN
instruments; resarch, publication and documentation; legal assistance and advice; voter
education
countries: Zimbabwe
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL - NEPAL SECTION
P.O. Box 135
Kathmandu
NEPAL
(tel) +977 1 225489 (fax) +977 1 225489 (e-mail) admin-np@amnesty.org
ASIAN RESEARCH CENTRE FOR MIGRATION (ARCM)
Institute of Asian Studies
Chulalongkorn University, 7th floor
Prajadhipok
Rambhai Barni Centre for Public Affairs
Phyathai Rd.
Bangkok 10330
THAILAND
(tel) +66 2 1874608 (fax) +66 2 22551124 (Internet) http://www.chula.ac.th/INSTITUTE/ARCM/main.htm
ASIAN WOMEN’S HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
P.O. Box 190
1099 Manila, Philippines
(tel) +63 2 9244824 (fax) +63 2 9211044
contact person: Ms. Lualhati Abreu
CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF HUMAN RIGHTS (CSHR)
University of Colombo
Thurstan Road
Colombo 3
SRI LANKA
(tel) +94 1 500879 (fax) +94 1 696618/583810
contact person: Ms. Deepika Udagama, participant of the SEN seminar
type of programmes: human rights training, documentation and research
target groups: professionals, university students
countries: Sri Lanka
CHILD RIGHTS ASIANET
Faculty of Law
Chulalongkorn University
Phayathai Rd. Phtunwan
Bangkok 10330
THAILAND
(tel) +662 218 2065 (fax) +662 215 3604
contact person: Mr.Vitit Muntarbhorn, Executive Director
target groups: children
countries: Thailand
GLOBAL WELFARE CENTRE
67/2, Kakrail (Pioneer Road)
Dhaka-1000
BANGLADESH
(tel) +880 2 400003 (fax) +880 2 885218
contact person: Sadek Siddique, Secretary General
HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Room 406, Central Building
2 Chung Shan North Road
Section 1, 100 Taipei
TAIWAN ROC
contact person: Mr. Joseph Yang, Executive Director
PHILIPPINES NORMAL UNIVERSITY
Peace and World Order Studies Unit
Taft Avenue
1001 Manila
THE PHILIPPINES
(tel) +63 2 5270366 (tel/fax) +63 2 5270372 (e-mail) CLAALVY@mail.dlsu.edu.ph
contact person: Felice Yeban, Director
SOUTH ASIAN FORUM FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (SAFHR)
P.O. Box 4906
Kathmandu
NEPAL
(tel) +977 1 272267 (fax) +977 1 270551
type of programmes: trainings for human rights activists from the countries of the
South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation
target groups: HR activists
countries: Nepal
TRIBAL FILIPINO PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, INC. (TFPCDI)
Bishop’s Residence
Balindog, Kidapawan
North Cotabato 9400
THE PHILIPPINES
(tel) +63 67 81774/81775 (fax) +63 2 9120346 c/o Ms. Vim Santos
type of programmes: community development; education/training, agricultural food
production protection, ecology concerns, adult literacy and primary health care programmes
target groups: indigenous communities
countries: The Philippines
AUSTCARE
Locked Bag 15
Camperdown, NSW 2050
AUSTRALIA
(tel) +61 2 95659111 (fax) +61 2 95504509 (e-mail) info@austcare.com.au
(Internet) http://www.austcare.com.au
contact person: Mr Warren Glenny. Chief Executive Officer
type of programmes: mobilise support for refugees and displaced person around the
world; awareness campaigns around global refugee issue; materials development; resource
and documentation centre on refugees and displaced persons
target groups: primary and secondary school levels; general public
countries: Australia, global
UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
Faculty of Law
P.O. Box 1
Kensington, NSW 2033
AUSTRALIA
(tel) +61 2 3136563 (fax) +61 2 3137209
contact person: Mr. Laksiri Fernando, Executive Director
type of programmes: training for NGO activists in the Asia-Pacific region
target groups: NGO staff, university level
countries: Australia
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL - DUTCH SECTION
Keizersgracht 620
NL-1017 ER Amsterdam
THE NETHERLANDS
(tel) +31 20 6264436 (fax) +31 20 6240889 (Internet) http://www.amnesty.nl
contact person: Mr. Lars van Troost
type of programmes: materials development for police, military (textbooks,
instruction cards) and primary and secondary education
target groups: police, military; primary and secondary school levels
countries: global
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL - INTERNATIONAL SECRETARIAT
1 Easton Street
London WCX 8DJ
UNITED KINGDOM
(tel) +44 171 4135881 (fax) +44 171 9561157 (e-mail) csganga@amnesty.org
(Internet) http://www.amnesty.org
contact person: Ms. Cristina Sganga, Coordinator Human Rights Education,
participant of SEN seminar
type of programmes: development of HRE materials, teacher training; trainings for
police, military and other professional groups
target groups: primary and secondary school levels; professional groups
countries: worldwide (Amnesty International has membership organisations in over 70
countries)
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL - UK SECTION
99-119 Roseberry Avenue
London WC1X 8DJ
UNITED KINGDOM
(tel) +44 171 4135500 (fax) +44 171 9561157 (Internet) http://www.amnesty.org.uk
contact person: Mr. Dan Jones
type of programmes: schools, university teacher training, professional groups,
training of own membership
target groups: primary and secondary schools, university institutes of education;
medical, professional, military, police, legal groups
countries: various
ANNE FRANK HOUSE
P.O. Box 730
1000 AS Amsterdam
THE NETHERLANDS
(tel) +31 20 5567100 (fax) +31 20 6389856 (e-mail) jan-erik@annefrank.nl
(Internet) http://www.annefrank.nl
contact person: Mr. Jan Erik Dubbelman
type of programmes: curriculum development, workshops, conferences, seminars, exhibitions
target groups: secondary schools, teachers at all levels, police, general public
countries: The Netherlands, Germany, USA, Russia, Bulgaria, Poland, Czech Republic,
Romania, Austria
ANTI-WAR CAMPAIGN CROATIA (ARK)
Gajeva 55
10000 Zagreb
CROATIA
(tel) +385 1 431374 (fax) +385 1 432456 (e-mail) arkzin_zg@zamir-zg.ztn.apc.org (Internet)
http://www.arkzin.com
contact person: Ms. Vesna Terselic, ARK Network Coordinator
type of programmes: the ARK network is a network of peace, social justice,
women’s groups that organise
trainings, discussions and direct action fostering awareness, dialogue and understanding
target groups: teachers and students, professional groups, refugees, human rights
monitors
countries: Croatia and countries of the former Yugoslavia
ASSOCIATION MONDIAL POUR L’ECOLE INSTRUMENT DE PAIX/WORLD ASSOCIATION FOR THE
SCHOOL AS AN INSTRUMENT OF PEACE (EIP)
5, Rue de Simpion
CH-1207 Geneva
SWITZERLAND
(tel) +41 22 7352422 (fax) +41 22 7350653 (e-mail) cifedhop@mail-box.ch
(Internet) http://www.human-rights.net/cifedhop
contact person: Ms. Suzanne Gall, participant of the SEN seminar
type of programmes: International Training Center on Human Rights and Peace Twining
(CIFEDHOP); with English, French and Spanish speaking sections
target groups: human rights educators
countries: global
CENTER FOR INTERCULTURAL EDUCATION
Institute of Education
London WC 1H 0AL
UNITED KINGDOM
(tel) +44 171 6126721 (fax) +44 171 6126733
contact person: Mr. Jagdish Gundara, Mr. Richard Bourne
type of programmes: Commonwealth values, research programme
target groups: secondary school pupils
countries: Botswana, India, Northern Ireland, Zimbabwe
CITIZENSHIP FOUNDATION
Weddel House
13 West Smithfield
London EC1A 9HY
UNITED KINGDOM
(tel) +44 171 2362171 (fax) +44 171 3293702 (e-mail) citfou@gn.apc.org
contact person: Mr. Don Rowe
type of programmes: curriculum development, mock trials competitions, youth
parliaments, teacher training, citizenship awards
target groups: primary and secondary teachers and students, professional groups
countries: Russia, Georgia, Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Albania,
Czech Republic, Slovakia, United Kingdom
CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGISLATIVE POLICY INSTITUTE (COLPI)
October 6 utca 12
Budapest 1051
HUNGARY
(tel) +36 1 3273102 (fax) +36 1 3273103 (e-mail) 100324.273@compuserve.com (Internet) http://www.osi.hu/colpi
contact person: Mr. Zaza Namoradze, participant of the SEN seminar
type of programmes: law reform, support development of legal institutions, legal
education
target groups: NGOs, universities, government and other public officials
countries: Central and Eastern Europe
COUNCIL OF EUROPE
Directorate of Education, Culture and Sport
F-7075 Strasbourg Cedex
(tel) +33 388 413073 (fax) +33 388 412753 (Internet) http://www.coe.fr
contact person: Mr. Maitland Stobart, Deputy-Director
type of programmes: documentation centres, teacher training, publications
target groups: primary and secondary school level, professional groups
countries: Council of Europe member states
CZECH HELSINKI COMMITTEE
Radejovice 48
Praha
Vychod Stirin
25168 CZECH REPUBLIC
(tel/fax) +42 2 9926102
contact person: Ms. Jana Ondrackova
type of programmes: textbook development, project and curriculum development
target groups: primary, secondary and high school levels
countries: Czech Republic
DANISH CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
Grundtvigs Hus
33 Studiestraede
DK-1455 Copenhagen
DENMARK
(tel) +45 33 911299 (fax) +45 33 910299 (e-mail) afj@humanrights.dk
(Internet) http://www.humanrights.dk
contact person: Ms. Anette Faye Jacobsen, participant of the SEN seminar, and Ms.
Karin Poulsen
type of programmes: research, education, information and documentation on human
rights
target groups: primary and secondary school levels; social workers
countries: Denmark, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Albania, Estonia, Zimbabwe, Ghana
EDUCATION IN HUMAN RIGHTS NETWORK (EIHRN)
c/o School of Education, University of Birmingham
P.O. Box 363
Birmingham B15 2TT
UNITED KINGDOM
(tel) +44 121 414334 (fax) +44 121 4144865 (Internet) http://www.human-rights.net/ehrn
contact person: Ms. Audrey Osler
type of programmes: ‘Human Rights Education Newsletter’ and annual summer
school mainly intended for participants from the United Kingdom
target groups: human rights educators
countries: United Kingdom
HELSINKI FOUNDATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
ul. Bracka 18/62
PL-00028 Warsaw
POLAND
(tel) +48 2 2269875/2269650 (fax) +48 2 2296996 (e-mail) hfhrpol@hfhrpol.waw.pl (Internet) http://www.hfhrpol.waw.pl
contact person: Mr. Marek Nowicki, Director, participant of the SEN seminar
type of programmes: education and training in HR of professional groups; Human
Rights School; public education campaigns; monitoring; legislative initiatives
target groups: lawyers, parliamentarians, leaders of NGOs, journalists, judges,
police, prison staff
countries: Poland, Ukraine, Belarus
HUMANITIES EDUCATION CENTRE
Tower Hamlets PDC
London E3 4TA
UNITED KINGDOM
(tel) +44 181 9810183 (fax) +44 1819819956
contact person: Ms. Margret Burr
type of programmes: resource centre, linking projects
target groups: primary and secondary school levels
countries: Spain, Guatemala, Western Sahara, Russia
HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION ASSOCIATES
P.O. Box 59225
1040 KE Amsterdam
THE NETHERLANDS
(tel) +31 20 524 1404 (fax) +31 20 524 1498 (e-mail) office@hrea.nl (Internet) http://www.hrea.org
contact person: Ms. Felisa Tibbitts, Director, participant of the SEN seminar
type of programmes: assistance in the conception, development and fundraising of
programming; consultation in curriculum and materials development; training of
professional groups; research and evaluation; organisational development; networking with
HRE resources and professionals
target groups: primary and secondary levels, NGOs, professional groups
countries: global, Romania, Ghana, Albania, Armenia, Estonia, India, Ukraine,
Hungary, Poland, Croatia, Uzbekistan, Lithuania, Bulgaria and USA
INSTITUTE FOR PEDAGOGICAL RESEARCH
Rruga ‘Naim Frasheri’ 37
Tirana
ALBANIA
(tel/fax) +355 42 23860 (fax) +355 42 30630
contact person: Mr. Petrit Muka, Vice Director
type of programmes: curriculum development and teacher training
target groups: primary and secondary school teachers
countries: Albania
JAAN TONISSON INSTITUTE
Endla Street 4
Tallinn EE0001
ESTONIA
(tel) +372 6 263154 (fax) +372 6 263152 (e-mail) sulev@jti.ee
(Internet) http://www.jti.ee
contact person: Mr. Agu Lauis or Mr. Sulev Valdmaa
type of programmes: in-service training reconciliation and integration meetings for
national minority teachers, resource development
target groups: primary and secondary schools
countries: Estonia
JOINT EASTERN EUROPEAN CENTER FOR DEMOCRATIC EDUCATION AND GOVERNANCE
P.O. Box 701/316
1399 Budapest HUNGARY
(tel/fax) +36 1 1310090 (e-mail) jointcenter@ceu.hu
contact person: Mr. Ferenc Hammer or Mr. Eric Weaver
type of programmes: text development and training
target groups: secondary school level
countries: Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Moldova, Romania, Russia, Slovenia and Serbia
LITHUANIAN CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
Gedimino 22
Vilnius 2600
LITHUANIA
(tel) +370 2 628858 (fax) +370 2 628960 (e-mail) lchr@post.omnitel.net
contact person: Ms. Toma Birmontiene, Director, participant of the SEN seminar
type of programmes: training of professional groups; monitoring HR situation;
research in the field of HR
target groups: professional groups
countries: Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia
MAGNA CARTA/CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS PROMOTION
Vlaska 71
10000 Zagreb
CROATIA
(tel/fax) +385 l 412915 (e-mail) milena.beader@zamir.zg.ztn.apc.org
contact person: Ms. Milena Beader
type of programmes: library of HRE in Serbian and Croatian language, HRE workshops
target groups: human rights educators and activists
countries: Croatia
MILAN SIMECKA FOUNDATION
Hviezdoslavovo Nam. 17
Bratislava 81102
SLOVAKIA
(tel) +42 7 5331593 (fax) +42 7 5333552 (e-mail) msf@msf.sanet.sk
contact person: Ms. Jana Kviecinska
type of programmes: ‘human rights in schools’ programme, workshops for
teachers on HRE methodology, conflict
resolution techniques
target groups: teachers, NGO activists
countries: Slovakia, Ukraine, other Central and Eastern European countries
NETHERLANDS HELSINKI COMMITTEE
P.O. Box 30920
2500 GX The Hague
THE NETHERLANDS
(tel) +31 70 3421855 (fax) +31 70 3421858 (e-mail) office@nhc.nl
contact person: Ms. Felisa Tibbitts, participant of the SEN seminar; Mr. Jos
Kosters, Executive Director
type of programmes: education and training assistance, creation of human rights
documentation centres, promotion of independent judiciaries, publication of the Helsinki
Monitor
target groups: primary and secondary school teachers, administrators,
methodologists; lawyers and judges; prison staff; NGO managers; psychologists, social
workers
countries: Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, Estonia, Ukraine, Czech and Slovak
Republics, Russia
OBSHCHESTVO MEMORIAL
Maly Karetny 12
Moscow 103151
RUSSIA
(tel) +7 095 2991180
countries: Russia, CIS member states
OPEN EDUCATION CENTER
Boulevard Tsarigradsko shosse 125, bl. 5
Sofia 1113
BULGARIA
(tel) +359 (2) 732461 (fax) +359 2 708538
contact person: Mr. Rumen Valchev, Director, participant of the SEN seminar
type of programmes: conflict resolution; community development; teacher training
target groups: primary, secondary and high school levels; professional groups
countries: Bulgaria
QUAKERS PEACE AND SERVICE
Friends House
London NW1 2BJ
UNITED KINGDOM
(tel) +44 171 3873601 (fax) +44 171 3881977
contact person: Ms. Marigold Bentley
type of programmes: regular information meetings, conferences, materials for
schools, workshops and trainings
target groups: Quakers, adult education, secondary school level
countries: Sri Lanka, Israel, Russia, Lebanon, Croatia, Bosnia, Burundi, South
Africa, United Kingdom
THE RUNNYMEDE TRUST
11 Princelet Street
London E1 6QH
UNITED KINGDOM
(tel) +44 171 3751496 (fax) +44 171 2477695
contact person: Robin Richardson
type of programmes: ‘Equality Assurance in Schools’, a teachers’
handbook, teacher training
target groups: primary and secondary teachers
countries: United Kingdom
UKRAINIAN CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
Chervonoarmiiska 64
UKR-252005 Kyiv
UKRAINE
(tel) +7 044 2272124 (fax) +7 044 2272398
contact person: Ms. Ludmila Zablotska, participant of the SEN seminar
type of programmes: monitoring and research into HR issues, reference library and
database; HRE curriculum development and teacher training for high schools
target groups: legal practitioners, secondary, high school and university students
countries: Ukraine
UNITED NATIONS CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
Palais de Nations
Geneva 10
CH-1211 SWITZERLAND
(tel) +41 22 9171619 (fax) +41 22 9170213 (e-mail) eippoliti.hchr@unog.ch
(Internet) http://www.unhchr.ch
contact person: Ms. Elena Ippoliti
type of programmes: electoral assistance, development of national action plans,
support to NGOs, trainings, treaty reporting and international obligations, curriculum
development
target groups: legislators, judges, lawyers, magistrates, police, prison officials,
teachers, curriculum developers, government officials, media, civil servants
countries: 62 countries around the world
YOUTH CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND LEGAL CULTURE
12, Maly Karetny per
103051 Moscow
RUSSIA
(tel) +7 095 1373009 (fax) +7 095 9732094/2912904 (e-mail) yrus@method.ycenter.msk.su
contact person: Ms. Yelena Rusakova, participant of the SEN seminar
type of programmes: pre-service and in-service training in teaching methodology;
research on teaching methodology; development of a telecommunication network for
organising HRE; eductional activities on HR for school children aged 10-16.
target groups: secondary school level
countries: Russia
CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS Y ACCION PARA LA PAZ (CEAPAZ)
General Santa Cruz 635
Jesus Maria
PERU
(tel/fax) +51 1 4230464 (e-mail) postmaster@ceapaz.org.pe
countries: Peru
CONSCIENCI (CONSCIENCE)
Carrera 5 No 66-11
Sante Fe de Bogotá
COLUMBIA
(tel) +571 2489511/2489977 (fax) +571 2359245
contact person: Ms. Clara Cecilia Fonnegra, Executive Director
type of programmes: citizen education for children; voter education; legal
education; teacher training; materials development
target groups: pre-school and elementary schools levels; adolescents; general
public
countries: Colombia
FLASCO-Argentina
Ayachucho 551
Capital (1026)
ARGENTINA
(tel) +54 1 3752446 (fax) +54 1 3751373 (e-mail) postmast@flasco.cci.org.ar
contact person: Ms. Guillermina Tiramonti, Educational Director
type of programmes: resource development, education and training
target groups: university students and educational administrators
countries: Argentina
INSTITUTO DE DEFENSA LEGAL
Toribio Polo 248
Lima 18
PERU
(tel) +51 1 4424037 (fax) +51 1 4416128 (e-mail) carlosb@idl.org.pe
contact person: Mr. Carlos Basombrio
type of programmes: secondary and high school levels; HRE and adult education
target groups: legal practitioners, professional groups, adults populations
countries: Peru
INSTITUTO DE GENERO, DERECHO Y DESARROLLO
Juan Jose Paso # 652
2000 Rosaria
ARGENTINA
(tel/fax) +54 41 370874 (e-mail) insgenar@tau.wamani.apc.org
(Internet) http://www.derechos.org/cladem
contact person: Ms. Susana Chiarotti Director, participant of the SEN seminar
type of programmes: women’s rights
target groups: women, policy makers
countries: Argentina
INSTITUTO INTERAMERICANO DE DERECHOS HUMANOS
Apdo. 10081
1000 Sab Hise
San José
COSTA RICA
(tel) +1 506 2340404 (fax) +1 506 2340995 (Internet) http://www.iidh.ed.cr
contact person:
type of programmes: various courses in HR and international law
target groups: NGO activists, professional groups, government officials
countries: the Americas
INSTITUTO PERUANO DE EDUCACION EN DERECHOS HUMANOS Y LA PAZ (IPEDHP)
Santo Domingo 144
Jesus Maria
Lima 11
PERU
(tel) +51 1 4633064 (fax) +51 1 4606759 (e-mail) postmaster@ipedhp.org.pe
contact person: Mr. Pablo Zavala Sarrio, President
type of programmes: primary and secondary school levels; member of the Red Peruana
de Educacion en Derechos Humanos y la Paz network in Peru
countries: Peru
MUJERES POR LA DEMOCRACIA (WOMEN FOR DEMOCRACY)
Eligio Ayala 877
Asunción
PARAGUAY
(tel/fax) +595 21 490433
contact person: Ms. Susana de Recalde, General Secretary
type of programmes: civic education programme in secondary schools; trainings in
conflict resolution, democratic and participatory teaching methods
target groups: secondary school levels; educational administrators
countries: Paraguay
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CITIZEN EDUCATION IN THE LAW (NICEL)
Sagrado Corazón
San Mauro 433
Río Piedras
PUERTO RICO 00926
(tel/fax) +1 809 7487588
type of programmes: street law programme; curriculum and material development
target groups: primary and secondary school levels; university level; professional
groups; communities
countries: Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador
PARTICIPA: CRUZADA POR LA PARTICIPACION CIUDADANA (PARTICIPATE: CRUSADE FOR CITIZEN
PARTICIPATION)
Almirante Simpson 014
Santiago
CHILE
(tel) +56 2 2225384/6341564 (fax) +56 2 2221374
contact person: Ms. Mónica Jiménez de Barros, Executive Director
type of programmes: formal education, courses on education for democracy and HRE;
curriculum and materials development, teacher training; voter education
target groups: primary and secondary school levels; parents; communities; women;
general public
countries: Chile
PROGRAM INTERDISCIPLINARIO DE INVESTIGACIONES EN EDUCACION (PIIE)
Enrique Richard 3344
Santiago
CHILE
(tel) +56 2 2098269 (fax) +56 2 2047460 (e-mail) piie@interaccess.cl
contact person: Mr. Abraham Magendzo, participant of the SEN seminar
type of programmes: research and testing of both formal and informal education
efforts: school and change in education, education and the community; rural education;
education and society
target groups: primary and secondary school levels; communities
countries: Chile, various countries in Latin America
RED PERUANA DE EDUCACION EN DERECHOS HUMANOS Y LA PAZ/PERUVIAN NETWORK OF HUMAN RIGHTS
EDUCATORS
c/o Instituto de Defensa Legal
Toribio Polo 248
Lima 18
PERU
(tel) +51 1 4424037 (fax) +51 1 4416128 (e-mail) carlosb@idl.org.pe
contact person: Mr. Carlos Basombrio
type of programmes: network with more than 70 HRE organisations
countries: Peru
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL - USA HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATORS’ NETWORK
53 West Jackson St., Suite 1162
Chicago, IL 60604
USA
(tel/fax) +1 312 427 2060 (e-mail) nflowers@igc.org
(Internet) http://www.amnesty-usa.org/education
contact person: Ms. Janet Schmidt and Ms. Nancy Flowers, participant of the SEN
seminar
type of programmes: curriculum development, teacher training
target groups: primary and secondary school levels
countries: USA
CANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION
1425 René Lévesque Blvd. West, Suite 307
Montreal
Québec H3G 1T7
CANADA
(tel) +1 514 9540382 (fax) +1 514 9540659 (e-mail) chrf@chrf.ca
(Internet) http://www.chrf.ca
contact person: Ms. Ruth Selwyn, Executive Director
type of programmes: International Human Rights Training Programme, newsletter
‘Speaking About Rights’
target groups: NGOs, national institutions
countries: Canada, Central and Eastern Europe, Asia
CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION
PO Box 311020
Atlanta, GA 31131
USA
(tel) +1 404 3449629 (fax) +1 404 3467517 (e-mail) rosschre@aol.com
(Internet) http://www.pdhre.org/chre
contact person: Ms. Loretta Ross
type of programmes: community development
target groups: adult populations
countries: USA
CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF HUMAN RIGHTS
1108 International Affairs Building
420 West 118th Street
Columbia University
New York, NY 10027
USA
(tel) +1 212 2802479 (fax) +1 212 3164578 (e-mail) jpm2@colombia.edu
(Internet) http://www.columbia.edu/cu/humanrights/
contact person: Mr. J. Paul Martin, Executive Director
type of programmes: higher education course work and training of professionals,
internships
target groups: higher education
countries: global
EDUCATORS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
23 Garden Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
USA
(tel) +1 617 4921764 (fax) +1 617 8645164 (e-mail) esrmain@igc.apc.org
(Internet) http://www.benjerry.com/esr
contact person: Mr. Larry Dieringer or Mr. Alan Shapiro
type of programmes: teacher training in conflict resolution, peace education,
critical thinking
target groups: teachers and students
countries: USA, Israel, Poland
HUMAN RIGHTS CENTER
University of Minnesota
229 19th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55455
USA
(tel) +1 612 6267794 (fax) +1 612 6252011 (e-mail) rudel001@maroon.tc.umn.edu
contact person: Ms. Kristi Rudelius-Palmer, Director
type of programmes: public education, early childhood, K-12 and adult education,
internship and fellowhip programmes; research projects; HR documentation centre
target groups: primary and secondary school levels, legal practitioners, community
leaders
countries: USA
HUMAN RIGHTS INTERNET
8 York Street, Suite 202
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5S6
CANADA
(tel) +1 613 7897407 (fax) +1 613 7897414 (e-mail) hri@hri.ca
(Internet) http://www.hri.ca
contact person: Ms. Laurie Wiseberg
type of programmes: NGO support programmes
target groups: children; teachers; HR NGOs
countries: Canada, global
INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRATIC DEVELOPMENT
63 Rue de Brésoles
Montreal, Québec H2Y 1 V7
CANADA
(tel) +1 514 2836073 (fax) +1 514 2833792 (e-mail) ichrdd@ichrdd.ca
(Internet) http://www.ichrdd.ca
contact person: Mr. Alain Bissonnette, Director of Policy and Research
type of programmes: support programmes that strengthen NGOs and institutions;
funding programme
countries: Canada, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Mexico, Peru, Eritrea, Kenya,
Rwanda, Tanzania, Togo, Burma, Pakistan and Thailand
INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH
1815 N. Ft. Meyer Drive, Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22209
USA
(tel) +1 703 5275546 (fax) +1 703 5274661
contact person: Mr. Paul Spector, President, participant of the SEN seminar
type of programmes: low-cost active learning projects involving the development,
production and distribution of primary school teaching and learning materials; non-formal
education and training, human factors, organisational development, communications,
leadership, human relations and technology transfer; conflict resolution
target groups: teachers, professional groups
countries: global
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CITIZEN EDUCATION IN THE LAW (NICEL)
711 G Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
2881
USA
(tel) +1 202 5466644 (fax) +1 202 5466649 (e-mail) eobrien@streetlaw.org
(Internet) http://www.streetlaw.org
contact person: Mr. Ed O’Brien, Co-Director, participant of the SEN seminar
type of programmes: curriculum development, teacher training (Street Law Program)
target groups: high school and university students, high school teachers
countries: USA, South Africa, Romania, Hungary, Russia, Latin America (see section
3.1.5)
PEACE EDUCATION PROGRAM
Teacher’s College
Columbia University
525 West 120th Street
New York, NY 10027
USA
(tel) +1 212 6783972 (fax) +1 212 6784048 (e-mail) bar19@columbia.edu
contact person: Ms. Betty Reardon, invited to the SEN seminar
type of programmes: teacher training; curriculum and materials development in the
areas of peace
education, women’s issues, alternative security systems, HRE in terms of peace
target groups: primary and secondary school level
countries: USA, Japan, Canada, various countries in Europe
PEOPLE’S DECADE OF HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION
526 West 111th Street, Suite 4E
New York, NY 100025
USA
(tel.) +1 212 7493156/6660081 (fax) +1 212 6666325 (e-mail) pdhre@igc.apc.org (Internet) http://www.pdhre.org
contact person: Ms. Shula Koenig, participant of the SEN seminar
type of programmes: resource centre for research and development of educational
materials, training of adult populations, conferences and coalition building
target groups: formal and informal education sectors
countries: global
PHYSICIANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS - USA
100 Boylston Street, Suite 702
Boston, MA 02116
USA
(tel) +1 617 6950041 (fax) +1 617 6950307 (e-mail) phrusa@phrusa.org
(Internet)
http://www.hrusa.org
contact person: Len Rubenstein, Executive Director
type of programmes: university courses for medical students, trainings of medical
professions; forensic research; monitoring torture and extrajudicial executions; advocacy;
providing medical evidence to courts
target groups: medical professionals and students
countries: USA, global
SOUTH HOUSE EXCHANGE
858 Bank Street, Suite 100
Ottowa, Ontario K1 S 2W3
CANADA
(tel) +1 613 2347003 (fax) +1 613 2343149 (e-mail) she@web.net
contact person: Magda Seydegart
type of programmes: resource development, training, conferences
target groups: adult populations
countries: Canada, global
Human Rights Education Newsletter.
Margot Brown, ed. University College of Ripon and York St. John, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, Y03 7EX, UK.
The newsletter is issued three times a year, in Winter, Spring and Summer. Sections include ‘Articles’ by human rights educationalists about their work, ‘Events’ such as conferences and competitions, ‘Information/News’ concerning HRE events worldwide, ‘Resources’ describing new releases, ‘Reports’ on HRE seminars, ‘From Other Newsletters’ with excerpts, and ‘Reviews’ of human rights education publications. Back issues of the newsletter are also available on the Internet: http://erc.hrea.org/Library/HREnewsletter/.
Human Rights Education: The Fourth R.
Amnesty International USA, Human Rights Educators’ Network, 53 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 1162, Chicago, IL 60604-3606, USA.
Quarterly newsletter issued by the AI Human Rights Educators’ Network in the USA. Contains articles, take action, lesson plans, and resources. The title Human Rights Education: the Fourth R derives from a belief that teaching of human rights is as basic as teaching the traditional three Rs. Back issues of the Fourth R are also available on the Internet: http://www.umn.edu/humanrts/education/materials.htm
Human Rights Quarterly.
Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press, February 1981-present. Scholarly articles.
Journal of Moral Education.
London: Pembarton Publishing Co., October 1971 to present. 3 issues annually. Vol. 3, No. 23, 1994 is dedicated to human rights education.
Speaking About Rights.
Canadian Human Rights Foundation, 1425 René-Lévesque Blvd. West, #307, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3G 1T7. Languages: English and French. Quarterly. The newsletter summarises activities of the Foundation and contributions from former training participants and specialists worldwide.
Amnesty International World Wide Web Homepage: http://www.amnesty.org
This home page contains sample lessons, archived resources, bibliographies and
interactive forums.
Derechos Homepage: http://www.derechos.org
Includes a Concise Guide to Human Rights on the Internet, a list of human rights
listservs and an (extensive) General List of Human Rights Sites with links to other human
web/gopher sites on human rights and HRE.
Electronic Resource Centre: http://erc.hrea.org
This comprehensive website maintained by Human Rights Education Associates (HREA)
includes a large HRE Library with on-line, full-text educational and training materials, a
calendar of human rights trainings and on-line databases of human rights organisations,
trainers and funders.
Human Rights lnternet Homepage: http://www.hri.ca
The Canadian based NGO Human Rights Internet provides an expansive online resource and documentation centre for human rights educators on their special Resources for Human Rights Educators pages; includes a list of human rights courses and internships offered worldwide, sample materials, etc.; keeps expanding.
Human Rights Organizations Gopher: gopher://gopher.humanrights.org.5000
People’s Decade for Human Rights Education Homepage: http://www.pdhre.org
University of Minnesota Human Rights Library Homepage: http://www.umn.edu/humanrts
This is claimed to be the largest human rights web page in the world. Contains all
major HR documents and instruments and many resources, also on HRE.
Stephen A. Hansen, ed., Directory of Human Rights Resources on the Internet. Washington, DC: AAAS Science and Human Rights Program, 1998.
This directory lists a number of internet sites (world wide web sites, gophers, newsgroups, listservs) and e-mail addresses of organisations, networks and databases related to human rights in general.
Updates of the directory are also available on the internet: http://www.aaas.org/spp/dspp/shr/dhr.htm
Hard copies of the directory can be obtained from AAAS Science and Human Rights Program, 1200 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA.
United Nations WWW Information Services: http://www.un.org
United Nations Information Services maintains a home page with all of the information developed by the UN.
3.4 TRAINING AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES
The trainings and internships contained in this section are listed because they offer programmes of an international or national nature on a regular basis. Other short-term or one-time only trainings, workshops and learning experiences are equally valuable but are not listed here. Contact local or regional human rights organizations in order to learn about these opportunities.
African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies Internship Programme
focus: Aim is to enable African and other interns to learn from and contribute
to the work of the African Centre
location: ACDHRS, The Gambia
contact person: Zoe Tembo, Director
AFRICAN CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS STUDIES (ACDHRS)
Kairaba Avenue
Kombo St. Mary Division
THE GAMBIA
(tel) +220 394525/394961 (fax) +220 394962
Annual Arab Regional Training Course in Human Rights
focus: This training programme offers courses on HR concepts, norms, standards
and practices. Oral seminars deal with the international and regional instruments of human
rights protection and workshops offer some practical aspects of human rights protection.
Participants must give a paper relating to the activities of their organisations and the
state of human rights in their country. Courses are held in Arabic.
duration: two weeks in Summer
level: professional
tuition, travel and lodging: tuition is US$ 200; the AIHR provides grants to
members of Arab NGOs for accommodation and travel expenses
participants: 30-40; members of human rights organisations and other Arabic NGOs
and associations dealing with women, youth, students, etc. Participants must not be older
than 35 years old. Applications are to be submitted by the applicant’s organisation,
university or association.
location: Hamn
contact person: Lamia Grar, Training Programmes Coordinator
ARAB INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (AIHR)
10, rue Ibn Masoud
El Manzah 1-1004 Tunis
TUNISIA
(tel) +216 1 767889/767003 (fax) +216 1 750911 (e-mail) aihr@gn.apc.org
Human Rights Documentation and Information Handling Training
focus: Training in the Human Rights Information and Documentation Systems
(HURIDOCS). The aims of the courses are to: provide participants with the skills to
implement new systems in their organisations; the ability to pass the skills on to others
and by doing so achieve a "multiplier" effect of training; ensure better
systematised handling of the flood of human rights information
level: professional
participants: mostly from Eastern Africa
location: Sandton
HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA (HURISA)
P.O. Box 784678
Sandton 2146
SOUTH AFRICA
(tel) +27 11 8842647 (fax) +27 11 8840421 (e-mail) hurisa@wn.apc.org
Human Rights Theories and Practice Training
focus: The following themes are included in the human rights theories and
practice training course: philosophical and moral basis of human rights; international HR
instruments; UN structure and organisation; African Charter; European Convention on Human
Rights; American Convention on Human Rights; International Humanitarian Laws; South
African Bill of Rights. The above topics represent the main themes of discussion. These
are adjusted according to the needs of different target groups, e.g. women, children,
police or diplomats.
level: professional
participants: mostly from Eastern Africa
location: Sandton
HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA (HURISA)
P.O. Box 784678
Sandton 2146
SOUTH AFRICA
(tel) +27 11 8842647 (fax) +27 11 8840421 (e-mail) hurisa@wn.apc.org
International Human Rights Procedures
focus: Courses focus on the laws and implementation mechanisms in the
international human rights system, the procedures of the UN Human Rights Commission, a
global NGO strategy in the use of UN mechanisms, and protection contained in the African
Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. The course consists of workshops, experts
delivering papers, discussions, and sometimes resolutions to be put forth to appropriate
authorities.
duration: course length and times vary; many are for five or six days
level: professional
tuition, travel and lodging: funding is usually provided through ACDHRS
location: generally held in hotels in Banjul, The Gambia
participants: NGO activists within the African network of human rights
organizations
contact person: Zoe Tembo, Director
AFRICAN CENTRE FOR DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS STUDIES (ACDHRS)
Kairaba Avenue
Kombo St. Mary Division
THE GAMBIA
(tel) +220 394525/394961 (fax) +220 394962
Master of Law in Human Rights and Constitutional Practice (LL.M. Degree)
focus: Evening lectures -- two hours, twice a week -- cover topics such as
theoretical background, international systems, constitutional interpretation, procedure
and evidence, specific rights, and a review of recent cases. Specific topics include
freedom of expression, religion, opinion and association; civil disobedience, equality and
gender, constitutional law, children’s rights, civil and political rights, and
social, economic and cultural rights.
duration: 11 months, January-November (annual)
level: postgraduate
participants: law students, diplomats, journalists, civil servants and community
organisations
location: University of Pretoria campus
UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA
Faculty of Law
Pretoria 0002
SOUTH AFRICA
(tel) +27 12 4202374/4203034 (fax) +27 12 434021
National Human Rights Training
focus: This training programme offers courses on HR concepts, norms, standards
and practices. Oral seminars deal with the international and regional instruments of human
rights protection and workshops offer some practical aspects of human rights protection.
Courses are held in Arabic.
duration: two weeks; 4 countries per year
level: professional
tuition, lodging: US $ 25 CHECK
accommodation and travel expenses
participants: 30 members of national human rights NGOs and associations, labour
unions, etc.
location: Hamn
contact person: Lamia Grar, Training Programmes Coordinator
ARAB INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (AIHR)
10, rue Ibn Masoud
El Manzah 1-1004 Tunis
TUNISIA
(tel) +216 1 767889/767003 (fax) +216 1 750911 (e-mail) aihr@gn.apc.org
NGO Leadership and Development Course
focus: The first eight weeks of this 12-week course are spent in Tunisia
studying the identity of NGOs, their philosophies and their strategies. Issues of concern
to all NGOs will be integrated: values and culture, human rights, gender, lobbying and
advocacy, environment, democracy, popular economy, the development agenda, and NGO
management. The unit on layman rights examines the interaction between human rights,
development and democratisation. In weeks 9, 10 and 11 participants visit another country
where they are received by one or more host NGOs. Participants help with the host’s
activities. In week 12, participants report on what they learned from the host NGO.
duration: three months, bi-annual: March-May and September-December
level: professional
tuition, travel and lodging: US$ 7,500, includes accommodation and all expenses, to
and from the field visit destination; does not cover airfare from participants’
countries to Tunisia.
participants: staff members of NGOs
location: Tunis and another country such as The Philippines, Portugal, Zimbabwe,
Sweden, Bangladesh, The Netherlands, Brazil, Morocco, India and United Kingdom
contact person: Constantino Casasbuenas, Director of Education unit
EL TALLER
B.P. 137
1002 Tunis
Belvdre
TUNISIA
(tel) +216 1 752457/752057 (fax) +216 1 751570 (e-mail) eltaller@gn.apc.org
Teaching Human Rights
focus: This programme offers advanced training to teachers of high schools. Oral
seminars deal with the international and regional instruments of HR protection and of
education and communication methods, and practical sessions and workshops allow for role
playing and discussion. At the end of the training, participants are expected to be able
to teach human rights to their students. Courses are held in Arabic.
duration: two weeks
location: Tunisia
level: professional
tuition, travel and lodging: free
participants: 30 high school teachers
contact person: Lamia Grar, Training Programmes Coordinator
ARAB INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (AIHR)
10, rue Ibn Masoud
El Manzah 1-1004 Tunis
TUNISIA
(tel) +216 1 767889/767003 (fax) +216 1 750911 (e-mail) aihr@gn.apc.org
Asian Regional Training on Migration, Refugees and Human Rights
focus: varies
level: professional
contact person: Supang Chaultavanich, Director
ASIAN RESEARCH CENTRE FOR MIGRATION (ARCM)
Institute of Asian Studies
Chulalongkorn University, 7th floor
Prajadhipok
Rambhai Barni Centre for Public Affairs
Phyathai Rd.
Bangkok 10330
THAILAND
(tel) +662 1874608 (fax) +66 2 22551124 (Internet) http://www.chula.ac.th/INSTITUTE/ARCM/main.htm
Training for Trainers Programme
focus: Provides insight into the institutions, processes, rhetoric, politics,
philosophical norms and social, economic, and cultural context of human rights.
Recognising that human rights law is only one aspect of the movement, the programme also
investigates links between international protection of human rights and domestic
obligations. The programme also seeks to provide participants with a working knowledge of
the international and regional human rights norms and mechanisms. The training aims to
develop critical thinking on HR and democratic development, to explore human rights
programs that may be implemented in South Asia and to establish regional networking,
information sharing and solidarity in human rights.
duration: first three weeks in May
level: professional
participants: 35; human rights activists from the countries of the South
Association for Regional Cooperation
location: Kathmandu:
SOUTH ASIAN FORUM FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (SAFHR)
P.O. Box 4906
Kathmandu
NEPAL
(tel) +977 1 272267 (fax) +977 1 270551
Diplomacy Training Programme
focus: Practical training for NGO activists in the Asia-Pacific region, focusing
on using international forums such as the United Nations. The curriculum includes concepts
of human rights, public international law, the UN system, UN human rights procedures,
lobbying, use of the media, gender issues, report writing, public speaking, self-
determination, refugee law, the ILO, international politics, development and HR, writing a
resolution, NGO human rights work and developing strategies.
duration: four weeks, January (annual)
level: professional
tuition, travel and lodging: most participants are paid for by international donor
agencies, who pay a fee of 3,500 Australian $ to sponsor one person; fee is waived for
women or members of an indigenous or minority group
participants: approximately 30, of whom 50% are women; NGO activists in the
Asia-Pacific region
location: held at various locations in the Asia-Pacific region
contact person: Mr. Laksiri Fernando, Executive Director
UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES
Faculty of Law
P.O. Box 1
Kensington, NSW 2033
AUSTRALIA
(tel) +61 2 3136563 (fax) +61 2 3137209
Advanced Course on the International Protection of Human Rights
level: postgraduate
focus: This postgraduate intensive programme aims to provide insight and analysis
of the system of international human rights protection in light of contemporary problems
and relevant case law. The course is based on seminars and lectures, case studies and
individual essays. The curriculum changes every year but includes courses on such topics
as current developments in the European human rights system, bringing cases before
European human rights bodies, humanitarian law and the European Union.
duration: two weeks, in late August to early September (annual)
tuition, travel and lodging: tuition is 4,000 Finnish Marks, which includes
lodging, materials and two receptions; for those not requiring lodging the fee is 3,000
Finnish Marks; grants are mostly available for participants from Central and Eastern
Europe
participants: max. 25; participants must have a law degree or equivalent and a good
knowledge of human rights law. Previous participation in special human rights courses,
such as the Strasbourg summer course, is considered a merit, as well as practical
experience in the field of human rights and publication.
location: Turku
contact person: Ms. Johanna Bondas, Secretary
INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
Abo Akademi Unversity
Gezeliusgatan 2
FIN-20500 Turku
FINLAND
(tel) +358 21 2654713 (fax) +358 21 2654699 (e-mail) Johanna.Bondas@abo.fi (Internet) http://www.abo.fi/
Centre for Human Rights Internships
level: internship
focus: Interns can learn first-hand about the Centre for Human Rights by working
with professionals in all aspects of the Centre’s work. They can do library research,
assist working groups, learn about the international human rights
instruments and sometimes handle extra workloads of the full-time staff.
duration: five to six months (part-time or full-time)
tuition, travel and lodging: interns are not paid and accommodation is not arranged
participants: about 100 in 1995; applicants should have at least a bachelor’s
degree and have an excellent knowledge of either English or French.
location: UN Centre Geneva
contact person: Luca Lupoli
UNITED NATIONS CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
Palais des Nations, Room C-551
CH-1211 Geneva 10
SWITZERLAND
(tel) +41 22 9171234 (fax) +41 22 9170123 (Internet) http://www.unhchr.ch
Cours de formation de base à l’action en faveur des droits de l’homme
level: elementary
focus: Young people from around the world gather to share their experiences in
human rights activities and discuss problems in taking action. Course participants have
access to documents, meet human rights experts, learn about the UN, media relations and so
on.
duration: one week, late March or early April (annual)
tuition, travel and lodging: tuition is 250 Swiss Francs, including accommodation,
food, courses and excursions; CODAP tries to financially help those who need money to
travel to Geneva, mainly participants from Africa or Eastern Europe
participants: people active in a youth organisation on human rights or members of
HR organisation; the range is 15 to 25 years of age; participants should speak French or
English
location: Geneva
contact person: Mr. Gregoire Metral, Programme Officer
CENTRE DE CONSEILS ET D’APPUIS POUR LES JEUNES EN MATIERE DE DROITS DE L’HOMME
(CODAP)/YOUTH RESOURCE CENTRE ON HUMAN RIGHTS
C.P. 336
CH-1211 Geneva 4
SWITZERLAND
(tel) +41 22 7359394 (fax) +41 22 7364863
Courses in Human Rights Information Handling
level: professional
focus: HURIDOCS organises courses such as setting up a documentation centre,
networking, indexing, electronic mail, data analysis, communication, handling computerized
information, databases, and the use of HURIDCOS Standard Formats for recording and
exchanging information. Some courses are issue-specific, focusing on topics such as data
analysis for monitoring human rights, and documenting cases of violations. The courses are
hands-on, with much time devoted to using computers for practice. Courses are held at the
beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. HURIDOCS collaborates with regional and local
human rights organisations to organise the courses.
duration: varies by course
tuition, travel and lodging: courses offered locally
participants: 20 on average; participants should be documentalists within human
rights organizations, have a general knowledge about human rights and computers and expect
to continue working in human rights
location: courses are usually held in developing countries for participants of that
country or region
contact person: Mr. Bert Verstappen, Information Officer
HUMAN RIGHTS INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION SYSTEM, INTERNATIONAL (HURIDOCS)
2, rue Jean-Jaquet
1201 Geneva
SWITZERLAND
(tel) +41 22 7411767 (fax) +41 22 7411768 (e-mail) huridocs@oln.comlink.apc.org (Internet) http://photon-63.iprolink.ch/~huridocs.
Human Rights Network Summer School
level: professional
focus: Course focuses on a different theme each year, the 1995 topic was
‘Educating for a Just World’. Participants attend lectures and workshops held by
international experts on topics such as combatting racism in schools, teaching human
rights, and the rights of children with learning disabilities. Sponsored by the Education
in Human Rights Network, the Citizenship Foundation, Human Rights Centre, University of
Essex and the Council of Europe.
duration: three days in June or July (annual)
tuition, travel and lodging: £ 165 including accommodation and meals
participants: teachers, social workers, et al from the United Kingdom
location: varies
contact person: Jan Newton
THE CITIZENSHIP FOUNDATION
Weddel House
13 West Smithfield
London EC1A 9HY
(tel) +44 171 2362171 (fax) +44 171 3243702 (e-mail) citfou@gn.apc.org
(Internet) http://www.human-rights.net/ehrn
Human Rights Training School
level: professional
focus: Participants attend 200 hours of lectures on the history and philosophy of
human rights, national and international institutions and protection mechanisms, and
relevant national and international legal instruments.
duration: five months, biannually (February-June and October-February)
tuition, travel and lodging: tuition paid for by organisers, accommodation is
provided free of charge
participants: approximately 45; teachers, NGO leaders and activists, lawyers,
journalists, police and prison officers, local councilors, from Poland
location: Warsaw
contact person: Mr. Marek Nowicki, Executive Director
HELSINKI FOUNDATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
ul. Bracka 18/62
PL-00028 Warsaw
POLAND
(tel) +48 2 2269875/2269650 (fax) +48 2 2296996 (e-mail) hfhrpol@hfhrpol.waw.pl (Internet) http://www.hfhrpol.waw.pl
International Alert Internship Programme
level: internship, graduate
focus: International Alert is an independent, international NGO which seeks to
define and implement a role for NGOs in conflict prevention and resolution. Interns will
gain understanding of the challenges involved in conflict transformation and how an
international NGO operates. They will be expected to carry out background research for
programmes on Africa, Asia or the former Soviet Union. Interns will assist programme and
information officers by entering information in databases and helping with correspondence.
duration: from six to 12 months; policies vary by department
tuition, travel and lodging: interns receive 50 British Pound spending money per
week and a 65 British Pound board and lodging allowance; in exceptional cases,
International Alert provides airfare to and from the UK
participants: Minimum educational requirement is usually graduate level; candidates
must have relevant qualifications or experience
location: International Alert offices in London
contact person: Ms. Louise White, Administration Manager
INTERNATIONAL ALERT
1 Glyn Street
London SE11 5H7
UNITED KINGDOM
(tel) +44 171 7938383 (fax) +44 171 7937975 (e-mail) intalert@gn.apc.org
International Human Rights Law Course
level: professional
focus: Intended to provide professionals with an opportunity to further develop
their expertise in the field; to form international networks based on their experiences;
and to exchange information about human rights law in their own countries and how to apply
international human rights instruments. Course topics include gender issues; the
international bill of human rights and other major UN and regional HR treaties; the
interdependence of civil and political rights and economic, social and cultural rights;
the connection between people’s basic needs and human rights, the right to
development, the right to a healthy environment, rights of the child; press freedom,
freedom of thought, conscience and religion; and the role that human rights NGOs play in
protecting such rights.
duration: three weeks
tuition, travel and lodging: tuition, room and board and travel is paid for by the
Dutch government; accommodation is provided
participants: max. 30; judges, lawyers, university lecturers, legal practitioners,
civil servants, researchers and human rights activists with a basic knowledge of human
rights law
location: Peace Palace, The Hague
NETHERLANDS INSTITUTE OF HUMAN RIGHTS (SIM)
Janskerkhof 16
3512 BM Utrecht
THE NETHERLANDS
(tel) +31 30 2538033 (fax) +31 30 2537168 (Internet) http://www.law.uu.nl/english/sim/
International Summer Course in Human Rights
level: professional
focus: Course emphasises both substantive norms and teaching methods. Offered in
English, French and Spanish.
location: Strasbourg
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HUMAN RIGHTS
1, quai Lezay-Marnesia
67000 Strasbourg
FRANCE
International Summer School on Human Rights
level: professional
focus: Aims at perfecting knowledge of human rights among people active in the
field of protecting and promoting human rights in Central and Eastern Europe
duration: one week (annually)
tuition, travel and lodging: tuition is paid by the organisers; accommodation is
provided free of charge
participants: 50-60; lawyers, NGO activists, journalists and members of parliament
from the post-communist states of Central and Eastern Europe.
location: Warsaw
contact person: Mr. Marek Nowicki, Executive Director
HELSINKI FOUNDATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
ul. Bracka 18/62
PL-00028 Warsaw
POLAND
(tel) +48 2 2269875/2269650 (fax) +48 2 2296996 (e-mail) hfhrpol@hfhrpol.waw.pl (Internet) http://www.hfhrpol.waw.pl
International Training Session on Human Rights and Peace Training (CIFEDHOP)
level: professional
focus: Lectures and discussion on the philosophical, legal and educational aspects
of human rights. Training includes workshops on methods for applying human rights,
democracy and peace, developing teaching strategies, presenting worldwide teaching
approaches, and viewing a variety of teaching materials. Sessions in English, French and
Spanish.
duration: one week in mid-July (annual)
tuition, travel and lodging: registration fee is 120 Swiss Francs; documentation
fee is 80 Swiss Francs (to be paid upon arrival); for participants from Africa Asia,
Central and Eastern Europe and South America scholarships are available covering costs of
travels registration and documentation fees, housing and meals.
participants: about 100, teachers from primary, secondary and vocation schools and
teacher training colleges, inspectors, school principals, officials of Ministries of
Education, and representatives from NGOs in HRE.
location: Geneva
contact person: Ms. Monique Prindezis, Session Director
ASSOCIATION MONDIAL POUR L’ECOLE INSTRUMENT DE PAIX/WORLD ASSOCIATION FOR THE SCHOOL
AS AN INSTRUMENT OF PEACE (EIP)
5, Rue de Simpion
CH-1207 Geneva
SWITZERLAND
(tel) +41 22 7352422 (fax) +41 22 7350653 (e-mail) cifedhop@mail-box.ch
(Internet) http://www.human-rights.net/cifedhop
Training-Internship Programme for East European Lawyers
level: professional
focus: The training-internship programme offers an opportunity to increase
knowledge of the workings of a democratic legal system using the Dutch legal system as a
basis for study. The programme will cover such important issues as national legislation
for the protection of human rights, the influence of international treaties on this
legislation, and the role of the independant judiciary in the protection of human rights.
The general course consists of a series of seminars, workshops and study visits, including
a two-day visit to the Council of Europe. Courses are held in English.
duration: general course three and a half weeks; internship for 10 selected
participants one week
tuition, travel and lodging: all expenses are covered by the Dutch government and
the Council of Europe; accommodation is arranged
participants: 30 lawyers from Central and Eastern Europe
location: various locations in The Netherlands, Council of Europe, Strasbourg
contact person: Mr. Raymond Swennenhuis, Programme Coordinator
NETHERLANDS HELSINKI COMMITTEE
P.O. Box 30920
2500 GX The Hague
THE NETHERLANDS
(tel) +31 70 3421855 (fax) +31 70 3421855 (e-mail) office@nhc.nl
Refugee Law Course
level: professional
focus: This course is organised in cooperation with the UN High Commissioner for
Refugees (UNHCR). It provides information about international standards in refugee
protection and promotes their application in individual countries. In workshops,
participants discuss international refugee law and how different countries practice
refugee, humanitarian and human rights law.
duration: one week in November (annual)
tuition, travel and lodging: fees are paid for by the nominating governments and
organisations; the Institute and UNHCR offer grants to cover travel and accommodation for
participants from developing countries.
participants: about 50; government officials in charge of refugee matters at the
national level and member of NGOs
location: San Remo
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HUMANITARIAN LAW (IIHL)
Villa Ormond
Corso Cavallotti 115
18038 San Remo
ITALY
(tel) +39 184 541848 (fax) +39 184 541600
The Rights of the Child
level: professional
focus: A one-week programme with the purpose to better design the rights of the
child and to determine concretely how the rights of the child are to be applied in
different parts of the world. The program consists of six workshops which seek to
understand the application of children’s rights according to sex, culture, economic
conditions, legal systems, peace or war and habitat. The meetings are conducted in
English, French and Spanish.
duration: one week
tuition, travel and lodging: registration fee is 350 Swiss Francs, which includes
the cost of documentation; a certain number of scholarships are available; accommodation
and meals extra and dependent upon the type of room booked
participants: those persons who deal with the problems of children in their
countries, including judges in juvenile or family courts, pedagogues, doctors, police,
politicians, social workers, civil servants
location: Institut universitaire Kurt Bosch, Valais
INSTITUT INTERNATIONAL DES DROITS DE L’ENFANT (IDE)
c/o Institut Kurt Bosch (IKB)
Box 4176
CH-01950 Sion 4
SWITZERLAND
(tel) +41 27 317383 (fax) +41 27 317384 (e-mail) institut@ikb.vsnet.ch
Summer University on Human Rights and the Right to Education
level: professional
focus: High-level theoretical and practical training course related to human
rights, with special emphasis on the right to education, freedom of education and academic
freedom. During the course, students will have the opportunity to take active part in the
work of the UN Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of
Minorities, the Committee for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the substantive
session of the Economic and Social Council and the Working Group on Indigenous
Populations. Participants will become familiar with the formal aspects of the political
agenda, with decision making and with the monitoring mechanisms. Courses will focus on
international mechanisms from a historic, functional and critical angle. Participants will
be trained in the fields of economic, social, cultural, civil, and political rights. The
sessions address these units: History and Foundations of Human Rights; Text and Systems
for Promotion and Protection; Education Worldwide; The Right to Education; and the Right
to Education in the International instruments. The three workshops are: Regional
Protection Mechanisms in Africa, America and Europe and the Special Protection Procedures
of UNESCO and ILO; Freedom of Education in Practice; and Academic Freedom in Practice.
duration: last week in July and first two weeks in August (annual)
tuition, travel and lodging: US $ 100 for enrollment; transportation to and from
Geneva and accommodation have to be arranged by participants, some grants for travel,
accommodation and enrollment may be available for citizens coming from southern countries
participants: max. 30; candidates must either be a university graduate, preferable
having followed courses in educational sciences, law or social sciences, or be a
professional with or without a university degree such as educators, human rights or
development workers who are in their early stage of human rights training; preference will
be give to candidates from southern countries
location: Geneva
contact person: Mr. Ricardo Espinosa, Coordinator
WORLD UNIVERSITY SERVICE/THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FREEDOM OF
EDUCATION (WUS)
5 Chemin des Iris
1216 Geneva
SWITZERLAND
(tel) +41 22 7988711/7988712 (fax) +41 22 7980829
Teaching Programme on Human Rights
level: postgraduate
focus: Primary aim of the programme is to provide a climate in which professionals
who are actively involved in social justice and human rights can exchange and deepen their
theoretical knowledge of human rights. The basic study program has four themes:
development, social justice, and human rights in a historical and theoretical perspective;
other topics include: uneven development and its implications for social justice and human
rights; development and practice and its implications for human rights; the role of social
and political movements and organisations in the promotion and defense of human rights.
duration: seven weeks, mid-May to mid-June (annual)
tuition travel and lodging: tuition is l,600 Dutch Guilders (DFl), registration fee
250 DFl, study visit fee 500 DFl, the Dutch government offers fellowships of 1,440 DFl per
month
participants: professionals who work in NGOs in the legal, economic, social,
cultural, religious or any other field related to human rights. Applicants must have a
bachelor's degree, a good command of the English language and substantive experience
location: The Hague
contact person: Ms. Lyse Sylla, Programme Administrator
INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL STUDIES, DEVELOPMENT, LAW AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (ISS)
P.O. Box 29776
2502 LT The Hague
THE NETHERLANDS
(tel.) +31 70 4260406 (fax) +31 70 4260799 (Internet) http://www.iss.nl
Regional Human Rights Courses
level: professional
focus: IIDH organises specialised courses in human rights in different regions of
the Americas. Participants study general human rights issues and focus on specific
problems of the region.
duration: varies (annual)
participants: around 100; government leaders, international academics, experts,
members of NGOs, human rights activists and staff from international agencies from the
Americas and Europe
location: held in a different region of the Americas every year
INSTITUTO INTERAMERICANO DE DERECHOS HUMANOS (IIDH)
Apartado Postal 10081
1000 San Jose
COSTA RICA
(tel) +1 506 2340404 (fax) +1 506 2340995 (e-mail) education@iidh.ed.cr
(Internet) http://www.iidh.ed.cr
Annual International Human Rights Training Programme
level: professional
focus: Programme follows an overall learning path composed of seven streams which
incorporate human rights theory and practical application. Major emphasis is placed on
community building throughout the three weeks. The programme’s participant-centred
approach requires participants to take an active role and to work from their own
experiences. Participants work in small groups of about 15 with a facilitator whose task
is to provided guidance in achieving the programme objectives. Resource persons of varied
experience and expertise are involved throughout the programme and available for
consultation.
duration: three weeks within June-July (annual)
tuition, travel and lodging: participant fees are 3000 Canadian $, which includes
tuition, programme materials, accommodations and meals, and emergency medical insurance.
participants: approximately l00 participants from human rights NGOs from all over
the world; participants should be in a position to influence the work of their
organisation after the programme, have a university degree or equivalent experience and be
proficient in English or French
location: Montreal
contact person: Ms. Ruth Selwyn, Executive Director
CANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION
1425 René-Lévesque Blvd. West, #307
Montreal, Québec H3G 1T7
CANADA
(tel) +1 514 9540382 (fax) +1 514 9540659 (e-mail) chrf@chrf.ca
(Internet) http://www.chrf.ca
Human Rights Advocates Training Programme
level: professional
focus: Designed for experienced human rights workers to develop their advocacy
skills, study international human rights, meet colleagues from other parts of the world,
and become better acquainted with international human rights organisations. Participants
attend courses from Columbia’s Law and Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs
curricula, participate in advocacy skills training workshops, conduct independent
research, work as an intern with a local human rights agency, participate in group
seminars and visit various institutions in New York City and Washington DC. Participants
act as teachers, providing valuable information on the unique problems in their various
countries to human rights groups, students and the general public.
duration: four months in the Spring
tuition, travel and lodging: US $23,000 for travel and participation; ten
fellowships are offered each year, two positions are reserved for those who obtain outside
funding
participants: 10 to 12; lawyers, journalists, teacher and other human rights
activists from non-industrialised countries where human rights advocacy is limited.
Preference is given to candidates from countries where human rights work is most
difficult, where the existing HR network is least developed and where human rights
specialists rarely have the opportunity to study abroad. Fluency in English is required.
location: Columbia University in the City of New York
contact person: Ms. Lesley Carson, Advocates Program Coordinator
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
1108 International Affairs Building
New York, NY 10027
USA
(tel) +1 212 8542479 (fax) +1 212 3164578 (Internet) http://www.columbia.edu/cu/humarights/
International Human Rights Internship Programme
level: professional
focus: the programme supports professional development opportunities for human
rights organisation staff members and volunteers by on-site training, professional
attachment, study tours, and attending training courses or seminars. It also supports
training opportunities for individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to human rights
work.
duration: one to six months (ongoing)
tuition, travel and lodging: grants are available depending on the location and
length of the fellowship, normally ranging from US$ 1,000-10,000; grants cover travel, a
basic living stipend and health insurance
participants: this program is open to applicants from the following regions or
countries: Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, East Central
Europe and the former Soviet Republics
location: varies
contact person: Ms. Ann Blyberg, Executive Director
INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
1400 K Street N.W., Suite 650
Washington, DC 20005
USA
(tel) +1 202 3267725 (fax) +1 202 3267763 (e-mail) ihrip@iie.org
(Internet) http://www.iie.org
CHARITY KNOW HOW
114/118 Southampton Row
London WC1B 5AA
UNITED KINGDOM
(tel) +44 171 8317798 (fax) +44 171 4041331 (e-mail) chknowhow@gn.apc.org
contact person: Ms. Claire Walters, Director
The Charity Know How supports the redevelopment of the voluntary sector in Central and Eastern Europe and the republics of the former Soviet Union with grants up to 20,000 British pounds.
COUNCIL OF EUROPE - HUMAN RIGHTS DIRECTORATE
BP 431 R6
F-67006 Strasbourg Cedex
FRANCE
(tel) +33 388 412000 (fax) +33 388 412781/82/83 (Internet) http://www.coe.fr
contact person: Ms. Isobelle Jaques, Programme Officer
The Council of Europe funds educational activities, in particular trainings and textbooks, up to 40.000 French francs. Projects in membership states of the Council of Europe are considered.
COUNCIL OF EUROPE - DIRECTORATE FOR EDUCATION, CULTURE AND SPORT
BP 431 R6
F-67006 Strasbourg Cedex
FRANCE
(tel) +33 388 412605 (fax) +33 388 412781/85/88 (Internet) http://www.coe.fr
contact person: Mr. Maitland Stobart, Deputy Director
The Council of Europe funds educational activities, in particular trainings and textbooks, up to 40.000 French francs. Projects in membership states of the Council of Europe are considered.
DANISH INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (Danida)
Asiatisk Plads 2
1448 Copenhagen K
DENMARK
(tel) +45 33 920000 (fax) +45 31 540533 (e-mail) info@um.dk
(Internet) http://www.um.dk
contact person: local Danish embassies
The international development branch of the Danish Foreign Ministry funds NGO projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America, in particular ones with a focus on good governance, human rights, education and gender. Available funds vary widely.
DANISH PEACE FOUNDATION
Nyhavn 21
1051 Copenhagen K
DENMARK
(tel) +45 33 324417 (fax) +45 33 157130
contact person: Ms. Anne Knudsen, Chairman
The foundation gives a high priority to projects that emphasise peace and disarmament. Requests for grants from grassroots groups, international NGOs and individuals are considered. Grants range from 2,000 to 20,000 Danish Kroner.
DUTCH AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION (DG1S)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Bezuidenhoutseweg 67
P.O. Box 20061
2500 EB The Hague
THE NETHERLANDS
(tel) +31 70 3485214 (fax) +31 70 3485049 (e-mail) minbuza@minbuza.nl
(Internet) http://www.minbuza.nl
contact person: Mr. Teunis Kamper, Head Project Support, or local Dutch embassy.
The department for international development (DGIS) of the Dutch Foreign Ministry funds a range of projects executed by NGOs in the field of good governance, human rights, education and gender in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
EUROPEAN COMMISSION - DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR DEVELOPMENT (DG VIII)
Rue de la Loi 200
B-1040 Brussels
BELGIUM
(tel) +32 2 2993243 (fax) +32 2 2992911 (Internet) http://www.europa.eu.int/en/comm/dg08/dgviii.htm
contact person: Ms. Francesca Mosca, Head of Unit IV, Coordination of issues relating to
the rule of law, fundamental freedoms, democratisation and institutional support
The international development directorate of the European Commission funds a range of projects executed by NGOs in the fields of good governance, human rights, education and gender in Africa, the Pacific and the Caribbean (APC countries). Size of grants varies.
EUROPEAN COMMISSION - PHARE DEMOCRACY PROGRAMME
c/o European Human Rights Foundation
70, Avenue Michelange
B-1040 Brussels
BELGIUM
(tel ) +32 2 736 8405 (fax) +32 2 734 6831
contact person: Mr. Childerick Schaapveld, Project Manager
The European Human Rights Foundation grants up to 100,000 ECUs for 1-year projects in its Democracy Programme for the former communist states of Central and Eastern Europe. For the states which were part of the former Soviet Union there is a separate programme. (See EUROPEAN COMMISSION - TACIS Democracy Programme). Application forms can be sent upon request.
EUROPEAN COMMISSION - TACIS DEMOCRACY PROGRAMME
c/o European Human Rights Foundation
70, Avenue Michelange
B-1040 Brussels
BELGIUM
(tel ) +32 2 736 8405 (fax) +32 2 734 6831
contact person: Mr. Childerick Schaapveld, Project Manager
The European Human Rights Foundation grants up to 100,000 ECUs for 1-year projects in its Democracy Programme for the states which were part of the former Soviet Union. Matching funds are required. Application forms can be sent upon request.
EUROPEAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION (ECF)
Jan van Goyenkade 5
1075 EN Amsterdam
THE NETHERLANDS
(tel) +31 20 6760222 (fax) +31 20 6752231
contact person: Ms. Veronie Willemars, Project Officer
The ECF grants up to 30.000 US $ for projects in the fields of culture and education, in particular projects concerned with the status of ethnic and cultural minorities. Geographic focus: Central and Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean.
FINNISH MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS - DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
COOPERATION (FINNIDA)
Information Unit
Katajanokanlaituri 4a
FIN-00160 Helsinki
FINLAND
(tel) +358 9 134161 (fax) +358 9 13416375 (Internet) http://www.vn.fi/vn/um
contact person: local Finnish embassy
FINNIDA supports projects executed by NGOs in developing countries in health care,
various social services, training and education; special attention is paid to the status
of women and environmental issues. The main recipients of FINNIDA assistance are Egypt,
Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Tanzania in Africa, Nepal Vietnam in Asia
and Nicaragua in Latin America
FRIEDRICH EBERT STIFTUNG
Godesberger Allee 149
53175 Bonn
GERMANY
(tel) +49 2288830 (fax) +49 228 883396 (Internet) http://www.fes.de
The Friedrich Ebert Foundation is linked to the German Social Democratic Party and supports public and private institutions in a number of developing countries, in particular political parties, trade unions, cooperative movements and self-help organisations.
FRIEDRICH NAUMANN STIFTUNG
Margarethenhof
Königswinter Strasse 409
D-53639 Königswinter
GERMANY
(tel) +49 2223 701159 (fax) +49 2223 701188
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation is linked to the German Liberal Party and provides advice and financial assistance to developing countries, primarily in the areas of civic education, human rights, local politics, small -scale industries and political dialogue.
NETHERLANDS ORGANISATION FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION (NOVIB)
Mauritskade 9
P.O. Box 30919
2500 GX The Hague
THE NETHERLANDS
(tel) +31 70 3421621 (fax) +31 70 3614461 (e-mail) mbrouwer@novib.nl
(Internet) http://www.novib.nl
contact person: Ms. Marjolein Brouwer, Human Rights and Development Desk
NOVIB supports sustainable development by supporting the efforts of poor people in the South and by championing their cause in the North. It funds projects by NGOs and human rights organisations relating to civil and political rights, economic and social rights, indigenous rights, women’s rights, children’s rights and consumer rights. Application forms can be sent upon request.
NORWEGIAN AGENCY FOR DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION (NORAD)
P.O. Box 8034
N-0030 Oslo
NORWAY
(tel) +47 22 314400 (fax) +47 22 314401 (web site) http://www.odin.dep.no/ud
NORAD has branch offices in Bangladesh, Botswana, Ethiopia, India, Mozambique, Namibia,
Nicaragua, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Gambia and Zimbabwe.
The international development department (NORAD) of the Norwegian Foreign Ministry supports NGO projects in a number of developing countries.
NORWEGIAN HUMAN RIGHTS FUND (NMRF)
P.O. Box 6890
St. Olavs Plads
N-0130 Oslo
NORWAY
(tel) +47 22 932750 (fax) +47 22 932828
The NMRF provides assistance to small-scale projects that serve to safeguard and promote human rights at the local level. The Human Rights Fund supports NGOs in developing countries that promote human rights through education, information campaigns, studies or documentation projects or which provide material or moral support to victims of human rights violations.
OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTE (OSI)
Oktober 6 utca 12
H-1051 Budapest
HUNGARY
(tel) +36 1 3273100 (fax) +36 1 3273101 (e-mail) martineze@osi.hu
(Internet) http://www.osi.hu
contact person: Emily Martinez
Funding priorities are civil society; human rights: legal advocacy, monitoring, refugee rights, education. OSI funds programs of human rights/legal/media organisations in Central and Eastern Europe and in the former Soviet Union.
SWEDISH INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (Sida)
Sveavägen 20
S-10525 Stockholm
SWEDEN
(tel) +46 8 698500 (fax) +46 8 208864 (e-mail) info@sida.se
(Internet) http://www.sida.se
The international development agency (Sida) of the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides limited support to NGOs in developing countries. Areas of focus are constitutional development, support of general elections, strengthening of general pubic awareness about democratic rights, processes and pluralism, rule of law, strengthening legislation and the judiciary, legal aid, legal education and human rights. Sida supports NGOs in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Bangladesh, the Philippines, India, Cambodia, China, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Bolivia and Central America.
SWEDISH NGO FOUNDATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
Drottninggatan 101
S-11360 Stockholm
SWEDEN
(tel) +46 8 303150 (fax) +46 8 303031 (e-mail) swehr@nn.apc.org
contact person: Ms. Stina Karltun, Programme Assistant
The Foundation for Human Rights supports organisations which defend human rights in the developing world and promotes awareness in Sweden about the significance of human rights. Support is provided primarily to organisations and to seminars, studies and documentation. Applications by NGOs from the South who promote human rights are considered
UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’S FUND (UNICEF)
3 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017
USA
(tel) +1 212 3267000 (fax) +1 212 8887465 (e-mail) jnelson@unicef.org
(website) http://www.unicef.org
contact person: Ms. Janet Nelson, Public Affairs Officer
UNICEF funds activities in the areas of child survival and development, nutrition, safe motherhood, basic education, water and environmental sanitation, sustainable development and the environment, urban basic services, childhood disability, women in development, emergency relied and rehabilitation, evaluation and research, and education for development. UNICEF funds organizations that promote and uphold the Convention on the Rights of the Child and that help children in especially difficult circumstances, such as street children, children in armed conflict and working children.
UNITED NATIONANS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANISATION (UNESCO)
Division of Human Rights, Democracy and Peace
1, rue Miollis
75732 Paris Cedex
FRANCE
(tel) +33 1 45671690 (fax) +33 1 45683821 (e-mail) l.haxthausen@unesco.org (Internet) http://www.unesco.org
contact person: Ms. Louise Haxthausen, or contact local UNESCO branch
UNESCO funds various activities in the field of education for peace, democracy and human rights. Size of grants varies.
WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY
10 Storey’s Gate
Westminster
London SW1P 3AY
UNITED KINGDOM
(tel) +44 171 9767565 (fax) +44 171 9767464
The Foundation supports independent organisations that observe elections in emerging democracies, conferences on women’s participation in politics and workshops for trade unions on collective bargaining rights. Geographic focus: Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.
AGA KHAN FOUNDATION CANADA
350 Albert Street
Suite 1820
Ottawa, Ontario
CANADA K1R 1A4
(tel) +1 613 237 2532 (fax) +1 613 567 2532
contact person: Nazeer Aziz Ladhani, Chief Executive Officer
The Aga Khan Foundation supports projects and NGOs in Africa and Asia that assist the poor, irrespective of race, religion or political persuasion. Areas of focus include education, primary health care, environmental protection, rural development and the special problems faced by children and women.
CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CIDA)
200 Promenade du Portage
Hull
Quebec K1A 0G4
CANADA
(tel) +1 819 994 5676 (fax) +1 819 9974193 (e-mail) info@acdi-cida.gc.ca
(Internet) http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca
contact person: local Canadian embassy
The international development agency (CIDA) of the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs supports INGOs and NGOs working in the held of good governance, human rights, development, education, health and environment in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.
FORD FOUNDATION
320 East 43rd St.
New York, NY 10017
USA
(tel) +1 212 573 4708 (fax) +1 212 687 5769 (e-mail) L.Cox@FordFound.org
(Internet) http://www.fordfound.org
contact person: Larry Cox, Programme Officer
The Ford Foundation is a private philanthropic institution that aims to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation and advance human achievement. Within its Human Rights and Social Justice programme, the Foundation supports impartial and independent organisations that monitor human rights around the world, document violations in a range of countries and distribute their reports to policy makers and the general public. Areas of focus are international human rights standards, respect for the rule of law, the independence of lawyers and judges, free speech, minority rights, land rights, women’s rights and the right to legal services.
INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRATIC DEVELOPMENT (ICHRDD)
63, rue de Bresoles
Montreal, Quebec
H2Y 1V7
CANADA
(tel) +l 514 2836073 (fax) +1 514 2833792 (e-mail) ichrdd@ichrdd.ca
(Internet) http://www.ichrdd.ca
contact person: Ms. Augie van Biljouw, Advocacy and Education department
ICHRDD promotes the appreciation and practical application of the International Bill of Rights. It encourages the growth and strengthening of NGOs, institutions and programs which focus on the political, civil, social, cultural and economic rights of peoples and individuals. The Centre currently focuses most of its resources in 13 developing countries: El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Mexico, Peru, Eritrea, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Togo, Burma, Pakistan and Thailand.
W.K. KELLOGG FOUNDATION
1 Michigan Avenue East
Battle Creek, MI 49017
USA
(tel) +1 616 9681611 (fax) +1 616 9680413 (e-mail) wkkf@sprint.com
contact person: Ms. Gail D. McClure, Vice President Communication and Strategic
Planning
The Kellogg Foundation was established "to help people help themselves" through the practical application of knowledge and resources to improve their quality of life and that of future generations. Grants are awarded in the areas of agriculture, higher education, youth development, leadership, philanthropy and volunteerism, comprehensive health care systems, food systems and rural development in North and Latin America, the Caribbean and Southern Africa.
JOHN D. AND CATHERINE T. MACARTHUR FOUNDATION
140 South Dearbon Street
Chicago, IL 60603
USA
(tel.) +l 312 726 8000 (e-mail) 4answer%macfdn@mcimail.com
contact person: Ms. Adele Simmons, President
The MacArthur Foundation is dedicated to helping groups and individuals improve the human condition. Grants have been awarded to international human rights activist and research organisations, media that explore human rights issues and organisations concerned with women’s reproduction rights and children’s rights.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY (NED)
1101 Fifteenth Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005
5003
USA
(tel) +1 202 293 9072 (fax) +1 202 223 6042 (website) http://www.ned.org
contact person: Ms. Barbara Haig, Programme Director
NED aims to strengthen democratic institutions around the world through non-governmental efforts. The Endowment primarily funds projects in the areas of pluralism; democratic governance and political processes; and education, culture and communications. Geographic areas: Africa, Asia, Latin America, Middle East, Eastern and Central Europe and the former Soviet Union. Size of grants ranges from 10,000 to 800,000 US $.
PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS
One Commerce Square
2005 Market St., Suite 1700
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7017
USA
(tel) +1 215 575 9050 (fax) +1 215 575 4939 (Internet) http://www.pew.org
contact person: Ms. Rebecca W. Rimel, Executive Director
The Pew Charitable Trusts makes grants in the areas of conservation and the environment, culture, education, health and human services, public policy and religion. The Interdisciplinary Fund supports civic engagement, global stewardship, environmental education and projects for refugees and displaced persons.
UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID)
320 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20523
(e-mail) info@usaid.gov (Internet) http://www.info.usaid.gov
contact person: local United States embassy or USAID mission
The international development agency (USAID) of the United States government supports a variety of activities in the developing world aimed at improving human rights through strengthening existing legal systems and other democratic institutions. Geographic focus: Africa, Latin America, Caribbean, Asia, Eastern Europe, former Soviet Union.
3.5.3 OTHER REGIONS/INTERNATIONAL
ASIA FOUNDATION
P.O. Box 193223
San Francisco, CA 94104-3223
USA
(tel) +1 415 9824640 (fax) +1 415 3928863 (Internet) http://www.asiafoundation.org
Branch Office Japan
Kowa No. 32 Bldg.
7th Floor, 2-23 Minarni Azabu 5-chme
Minato-Ku
Tokyo 106
JAPAN
(tel) +81 3 34418291 (fax) +81 3 34423320
Branch offices in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Fiji,
Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and Thailand.
The Asia Foundation assists Asian organizations, public and private, in the growth and development of' their societies, to promote Asian regional cooperation and to further Asian-American understanding, cooperation and friendship. The Foundation encourages Asian-Pacific efforts to strengthen institutions concerned with representative government, effective legal system, human rights, market economies and independent and responsible media. It supports NGOs that encourage popular participation in civic life and promote accountability in the public and private sectors. Through its Law and Justice Programme, judicial training and administration are supported.
AUSTRALIAN AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (AusAID)
Public Affairs
62 Northbourne Avenue
Canberra ACT 2601
AUSTRALIA
(tel) +61 6 2064970 (fax) +61 6 2064695 (e-mail) InfoAusAID@ausaid.gov.au
(Internet) http://www.ausaid.gov.au
contact person: Australian embassies in Apia, Bangkok, Beijing, Colombo, Dhaka, Hanoi,
Harare, Honiara, Islamabad, Jakarta, Manila, New Delhi, Nuku'Alofa, Phnom Penh, Port
Moresby, Porl Vita, Pretoria, Suva, Tarawa and Vientiane.
The international development agency (AusAID) of the Australian Foreign Ministry funds projects concerning the environment, poverty, the role for women in economic and social life, health and population, good governance, human rights and people’s participation in Papua New Guinea, the Pacific Islands, South East Asia and Asia. AusAID supports NGOs that promote the right to education, health, food and adequate living standards.
THE CHARLES STEWART MOTT FOUNDATION
South Africa Field Office
P.O. Box 32088
Braamfontein, 2017
SOUTH AFRICA
(Internet) http://www.wn.apc.org/mott
contact person: Ms. Christa Kuljian, Programme Officer
This US-based Foundation supports the Civil Society Programme, one of the four major programmes in which it organises grant making. The Civil Society Programme is home to most of the Foundation’s international grant making and also includes activities in Central and Eastern Europe, Russia and other Republics of the Former Soviet Union, and the United States. In addition, the Mott Foundation reserves a Special Initiatives Programme to support unique opportunities that address emerging civil society issues outside of its priority geographic areas.
Also check with local embassies for DISCRETIONARY FUNDS.
Animated cartoon video on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Languages: English, French, Spanish. A 20-minute video which illustrates in cartoon form each article of the Universal Declaration. Address: Send check or international money order for 25 British pounds to Amnesty International, International Secretariat, 1 Easton Street, London, WC1X 8DJ, United Kingdom.
Amnesty Interactive CD ROM. Available from: Amnesty International-USA, Publications Dept., 322 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10001.
For Every Child, A Better World. United Nations: New York: Muppets Press/Golden Books, 1994. Children’s storybook with Sesame Street characters relating basic human rights concerns.
Human Rights. United Nations. New York: United Nations, 1991. This video focuses on the plight of abused children around the world and the United Nation’s efforts to create universal standards of fairness through the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Human Rights Film Guide. Anne Gelman and Milos Stehlik. Chicago: Global Vision, Inc. This guide lists movies by subjects (such as ‘Social and Economic Relations’ and ‘Disappearances and Political Killings’), geographic region, country and title.
Out of the Silence: Fighting for Human Rights. Chuck Olin Associates. Chicago: Chuck Olin Associates, 1992. Hour-long documentary provides live footage, photographs, documents and presentations by human rights activists and former prisoners of conscience. The video is useful for secondary classrooms and comes with a teacher’s guide.
Stand Up Now for Human Rights! Languages: English and French (others in
preparation). History of human rights; young people working for human rights in Belgium,
Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia, Slovenia and the United Kingdom.
Address: Human Rights Information Centre, Council of Europe, F-67075 Strasbourg Cedex,
France.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights Animated Video. Languages: English, French and Spanish. New York: Amnesty International-USA, Publications Dept., 322 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10001.
3.7 BIBLIOGRAPHICAL COLLECTIONS
Annotated Human Rights Education Bibliography (New York: Open Society Institute,
1996)
Address: Forced Migration Project, Open Society Institute, 888 7th Avenue, New York, NY,
USA, fax: +1 212 489 8455.
Education for Peace and Inter-Community Understanding: A Selected Bibliography.
(Geneva: UNICEF, 1996)
Address: UNICEF, Palais des Nations, CH-1211, Geneva 10, Switzerland, tel. +42 9 095111,
fax. +42 9 059 00. For forthcoming UNICEF bibliography for USA contact: Ms. Susan Fountain
(e-mail: sfountain@hqfaus01.unicef.org
)
Human Rights Education Bibliography. Amnesty International. (London: Amnesty
International United Kingdom, 1992.) Bibliography of resources in several languages
including English, French, Spanish and German. Categorised by formal and informal
education; primary and secondary level; training of professionals; and general human
rights education materials.
Address: 1 Easton Street, London WC1X 8DJ, UK, fax: +44 171 9561157.
Human Rights Education. Bibliography of the Documents of the Council of Europe (Strasbourg:
Council of Europe, 1995). Languages: English and French. Includes all publications on
human rights and human rights education published in the last ten years by the Council of
Europe. Contents: l. General information on HR; 2. General information on HRE; 3. HRE in
Schools; 4. HR and vocational training; 5. Audio-visual Material and Visual Material; 6.
Recommendations and Resolutions; 7. Other Bibliographies.
Address: Information and Documentation Centre, Council of Europe, F-67075 Strasbourg
Cedex, France, tel. +33 388 412000. On the Internet: http://civnet.org/coe/docum
.
Selected Bibliography from Human Rights Education for the 21st Century. George
Andreopoulos and Richard Pierre Claude, editors (Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania
Press, 1996)
1. General; 2. Formal Education: 2.1 Primary; 2.2 Secondary; 2.3 Adult and Continuing
Education; 3. Training of Professionals; 3.1 Science, Health and Social Work Professions,
3.2 Legal Studies, 3.3 Public Officials, Security; 4. Non-Formal Education; 4.1 NGOs,
Community-Based Education and Development Issues, 4.2 Women, 4.3 Multicultural Education,
4.4 Religious Groups; 5. Methodology, Comparative Studies, Research, Evaluation.
Address: University of Pennsylvania Press, 418 Service Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6097
USA, fax: +1 410 5166998. On the Internet: http://www.umn.edu/humanrts
(University of Minnesota Human Rights Library).
Human Rights: A Topical Bibliography. Center for the Study of Human Rights. (New
York: Columbia University, 1983).
Address: Center for the Study of Human Rights, Columbia University, 1108 S.I.P.A., New
York, NY 10027, fax: +1 212 864 4847.
Andreopoulos, George, and Richard Pierre Claude, eds. Human Rights Education for the 21st Century. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1996.
Basombrio, Carlos. Educación y ciudadania. La educación en derechos humanos en America Latina. Lima: Instituto de Defense Legal/Tarea y Consejo de Educación de Adultos de America Latina, 1992.
Center for the Study of Human Rights. Twenty-four Human Rights Documents. New York: Center for the Shady of Human Rights, Columbia University, 1992.
Coorporacion Nacional de Reparacion y Reconciliacion. Educacion en derechos humanos. Apuntes para una nueva practice. Santiago de Chile, 1994.
Hannum, Hurst, ed. Guide to International Human Rights Practice. Philadelphia: University of Philadelphia Press, 1992 (2nd edition).
IPEDEHP, CEAS, CEAPAZ, CAJ, IDL. Educar en derechos humanos. Reflexiones a partir de la experiencia. Lima, 1991.
Magendzo, Abraham K. Curriculum, escuela y derechos humanos. Santiago: Programa Interdisciplinario de Investigacion en Educacion, 1989.
Magendzo, Abraham, y Claudia Duenas. La construccion de una nueva practice educative. Modalidades de capacitation de Profesores en education y derechos humanos en America Latina. Mexico: Comision Nacional de Derechos Humanos/PIEE, 1994.
Marquez, Jaime. Promoviendo sensibilidad. 10 años de educacion en derechos humanos. Lima: Instituto de Defensa Legal, 1996.
Red Latinoamericana pare la Paz y los derechos humanos del CEAAL. Democracia, pedagogic y derechos humanos. Lima, 1995.
Starkey, Hugh, ed. The Challenge of Human Rights Education. London: Cassell Education Ltd., for the Council of Europe, 1991.
UNESCO. Congrès international sur l’enseignement des droits de l’homme. Paris: UNESCO, 1980.
Van Banning, T.R.G. Human Rights Reference Handbook. The Hague: Netherlands Ministry for Foreign Affairs, 1992.
Amnesty International. Education for Freedom. Shopping List of Techniques in Teaching Human Rights. Manila: Amnesty International-Philippine Section, 1994.
Amnesty International. Our Rights! Series for Children and Youth. Rio Piedras: Amnesty International -Puerto Rican Section, 1993.
Amnesty International Human Rights for Children Committee. Human Rights for Children. A Curriculum for Teaching Human Rights to Children Ages 3-12. Address: Hunter House, P.O. Box 2914, Alameda, CA 94501, USA, l992.
Amnesty International. First Steps: A Manual for Starting Human Rights Education. Address: 1 Easton Street, London WC1 8DJ, United Kingdom, 1996. Languages: English, Russian; others in process.
Amnesty International USA-Educators Network. Human Rights Education Resource Notebooks. These include: l. Children’s Rights; 2. Conflict Resolution and Peace; 3. Death Penalty; 4. Economic Rights; 5. Gay and Lesbian Rights; 6. Human Rights Education in Workshop Models; 7. Human Rights Education in College Classrooms; 8. Indigenous People’s Rights; 9. Race, Religion, and Ethnicity; 10. Teaching Human Rights through Literature; 11. Teaching Young Children about Human Rights; 12. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights; 13. Women’s Rights; 14. Introducing Human Rights in Elementary School; 15. Introducing Human Rights in the Middle School; 16. Introducing Human Rights in the High School. Address: 53 West Jackson, Room 1162, Chicago, IL 60604, USA.
Arab Institute for Human Rights and Amnesty International, Tunisian section. Human Rights for Children: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Tunis: ADHOUA, 1992. (in Arabic)
Arab Institute for Human Rights and UNICEF Office in the Middle East and North Africa. Children Have Rights: The international Convention on the Rights of the Child. Tunisia: Signes, 1995. (in Arabic)
Arab Institute for Human Rights. Education About Human Rights and Democracy in the Arab World. Tunisia AIHR, 1994. (in Arabic)
Barker, Dan. Maybe Right, Maybe Wrong: A Guide for Young Thinkers. Buffalo, NY: Prometheus Books, 1992.
Brown, Margot, ed. Our World, Our Rights. Teaching and Learning about rights and responsibilities in the Primary School. London: Amnesty International-UK, 1996.
Council of Europe. The Human Rights Album. Strasbourg: Council of Europe, 1992.
Fountain, Susan. It’s Only Right. Geneva: UNICEF, 1992.
Guerrero, Luis. Y ahora que hice? Reflexiones cobra el castigo, la democracia y los derechos del niño. Lima: Asociacion pare el Desarrollo Integral del Niño/Radda Barnen, 1991.
Lickona, Thomas. Educating for Character: How Our Schools can Teach Respect and Responsibility. New York: Bantam Books, 1992. Address: Bantam Books, 666 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10103, USA.
Mogrovejo de Thissen, Sheila, and Nelida Cespedes Rossel. Desde la Vita de Los Niños. Lima:Tarea, 1992.
Ondrackova, Jana. Citizenship Education Alternative Curriculum for Upper Elementary Level. Prague: Czech Helsinki Committee, 1995. Languages: Czech and English. Address: Czech Helsinki Committee, Pstovni Schrank c.4, 11900 Praha 1, Czech Republic.
Pettman, Ralph, et al. Teaching for Human Rights: Pre-school and Grades 1-4. Canberra: Human Rights Commission/Australian Government Publishing Service, 1986.
Reardon, Betty A. Educating for Human Dignity. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1995
UNICEF-UK and Save the Children Fund. It’s Our Right: A Project to Introduce the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child to 8-13 Year Olds. London: UNICEF-UK and Save the Children Fund, 1990.
United Nations Centre for Human Rights. ABC Teaching Human Rights: Practical Activities for Primary and Secondary Schools. Geneva, Switzerland: United Nations Centre for Human Rights, 1989. Address: Centre for Human Rights, United Nations Sales Section, New York, NY 10017, USA.
Amnesty International Austria. Spiele zur Werterziehung: für Schule und Erwachsenbildung. Linz: Locker, 1988.
Amnesty International Belgique francophone. Vivre dans la dignité, c’est aussi un droit de l’homme: education aux droits de l’homme, dossier pédagogique pour le secondaire. Brussels: A.D. Quart Monde, 1988.
Amnesty International British Section. Working for Freedom: A Human Rights Education Pack. London: Amnesty International British Section, 1991.
Avery and Hoffman. Tolerance for Diversity of Beliefs: A Secondary Curriculum Unit. Minneapolis: Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement, University of Minnesota, 1992.
Boston and Commins. Are There Universal Human Rights? Stanford, CA: Stanford Program in International and Cross-Cultural Education (SPICE), 1996.
CEDHOSSAI. Dossier pédagogique: comment éduquer aux droits de l’homme et a la paix? Dakar: CEDHOSSAI, 1991.
Donahue, David, and Nancy Flowers. The Uprooted: Refugees and the United States. Alameda, CA: Hunter House, 1994.
Espinoz, Gustavo. Los que mandan y los que obedecen. Planteamientos sobre el paper de la autoridad y de la discipline escolar dentro de une educacion en derechos humanos. Lima: Instituto Peruano de Educacion en Derechos Humanos y la Paz, 1993.
Hammer, Ferenc. Critical Choices for Hungary. Issue materials for social science curricula. Budapest: Joint Eastern European Center for Democratic Education and Governance, 1995. Languages: Hungarian and English.
Hammer, Ferenc. Critical Choices for Hungary. The Teachers’ Guide. Budapest: Joint Eastern European Center for Democratic Education and Governance, 1995. Languages: Hungarian and English.
O’Brien, Edward L., Eleanor Greene and David McQuoid-Mason. Human Rights For All, prepared by the National Institute for Citizen Education in the Law. St. Paul, MN: West Publishing Company, 610 Opperman Drive, P.O. Box 64526, St. Paul, MN 55164-0526, USA, 1995.
Pettman, Ralph. Teaching for Human Rights: Grades 5-10. Canberra: Human Rights Commission/Australian Government Publishing Service, 1986.
Rubin, Elsa. Educacion peruana y derechos humanos. Los maestros opinan. Lima: Instituto de Educacion en Derechos Humanos y la Paz, 1990.
Rutter, Jill. We Left Because We Had To. London: British Refugee Council, 1991.
Shiman, David. Teaching Human Rights. Denver: Center for Teaching International Relations, University of Denver, CO 80208, USA, 1993.
Shiman, David. The Prejudice Book. Activities for the Classroom. New York: Anti-Defamation League, 1994.
United Nations Centre for Human Rights. ABC Teaching Human Rights: Practical Activities for Primary and Secondary Schools. Geneva, Switzerland: United Nations Centre for Human Rights, 1989. Address: Centre for Human Rights, United Nations Sales Section, New York, NY 10017, USA.
Warner, Rachel, ed. Voices from Angola, Sudan, Uganda and Zaire. Autobiographical writing in four volumes by refugees. London: Minority Rights Group, 1995. Address: Minority Rights Group, 379 Brixton Road, London SW9 7DE, United Kingdom.
Young Citizen’s Passport. Your Practical Guide to the Law. London: Citizenship Foundation, 1995.
Arab Institute for Human Rights. Human Rights Education in the Arab Universities. Tunis: Maison Arabe du Livre, 1993. (in Arabic)
Claude, Richard Pierre, and Burns H. Weston, eds. Human Rights in the World Community: Issues and Action. Philadelphia: University of Philadelphia Press, 1992 (2nd edition).
Donelly, Jack. International Human Rights. Boulder, CO: Westview Press, l 993.
Eide, Asbørn, et al. Violations des droits de l’homme: quel recours, quel resistance? Paris: Serval, for UNESCO, 1984.
Friedman, Julian R., and Laurie S. Wiseberg. Teaching Human Rights. Washington, DC: Human Rights Internet, 1981.
Garcia, Edmundo G. The Human Rights Reader. Manila: National Bookstore, 1990.
Laquer, Walter, and Barry Rubin, eds. The Human Rights Reader. New York: New American Library, 1989 (2nd edition).
Newman, Frank and David Weissbrodt. International Human Rights. Cincinnati: Anderson Publishing Co., 1990.
Olguin, Letica, ed. Educación y derechos humanos: una discusión interdisciplinaria. San José: Instituto Interamaricano de Derechos Humanos, 1989.
3.8.3 TRAINING OF PROFESSIONALS
3.8.3.1 Social Workers and Medical Personnel
Amnesty International. Ethical Codes and Declarations Relevant to the Health Professions. London: Amnesty International, 1993 (3rd edition).
Centre for Human Rights. Teaching and Learning about Human Rights: A Manual for Schools of Social Work and the Social Work Profession. Geneva: United Nations Centre for Human Rights, 1992.
Committee for the Protection of Democratic Rights. Know Your Rights. A Handbook for Political Activists, Social Workers, Trade Unionists. Bombay: Kobad Ghandy, 1980.
Despouy, L. Human Rights and Disabled Persons. Geneva: Centre for Human Rights, 1993.
Directorate of Human Rights, Council of Europe. Committee of Experts for the Promotion of Education and Information in the Field of Human Rights: activities of the Council of Europe. Strasbourg: Council of Europe, 10 December 1987, H (87) 5.
Gruschow, Janet, and Kari Hannibal. Health Services for the Treatment of Torture and Trauma Survivors. Washington, DC: American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1989.
Hannibal, Kari. Taking Up the Challenge: The Promotion of Human Rights. A Guide for the Scientific Community. Washington, DC: American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1992.
Marange, Valerie for the Amnesty International (France) Medical Commission. Doctors and Torture. Collaboration or Resistance? London: Bellew Publishing Company, 1991.
Rasmussen, Ole Vedel. Medical Aspects of Torture. Copenhagen: Laegeforeningens Forslag, 1990.
Stover, Eric, and Elena O. Nightingale, MD. The Breaking of Bodies and Minds. Torture, Psychiatric Abuse and the Health Professions. New York: W.H. Freeman and Company, 1985.
United Nations. Human Rights and Social Work. Professional Training Series No. 1. Geneva: Centre for Human Rights, 1994.
Swennenhuis, Raymond, ed. Handbook for the Helsinki Committees: A Guide in Monitoring and Promoting Human Rights, and NGO Management. Vienna: International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights, 1995.
3.8.3.3 Lawyers, Prosecutors and Judges
Swennenhuis, Raymond, ed. Handbook for the Helsinki Committees: A Guide in Monitoring and Promoting Human Rights, and NGO Management. Vienna: International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights, 1995.
United Nations Centre for Human Rights. Human Rights and Pre-trial Detention: A Handbook of International Standards Relating to Pre-trial Detention. New York and Geneva: United Nations, 1994.
United Nations, Commission on Human Rights. Advisory services in the field of human rights, including the Voluntary Fund for Technical Cooperation in the Field of Human Rights. Geneva: United Nations, 19 January 1995.
United Nations, Commission on Human Rights. Report of the United Nations Seminar on the Teaching of Human Rights. Geneva: E/CN.4/1989/68, item 21 of the provisional agenda, 5-9 December 1988,
Human Rights Research and Education Centre, University of Ottawa. Human Rights Training for Commonwealth Public Officials Manual. London: Commonwealth Secretariat, 1990.
United Nations, Centre for Human Rights. Human Rights and Elections: A Handbook on the Legal, Technical and Human Rights Aspects of Elections. Geneva and New York: United Nations, 1994.
3.8.3.5 Law Enforcement Officials
Alderson, J. Human Rights and the Police. Strasbourg: Council of Europe, 1984.
Council of Europe. Seminar on Human Rights and the Police. Strasbourg: Council of Europe, 6-8 December 1995. (DH-PO (95) 11).
Oakley, R. ‘Police Training Concerning Migrants and National Minorities’ in Seminar on Human Rights and Police. Strasbourg: Council of Europe, DH-PO (95) 11, 6-8 December 1995.
Penal Reform International. Making Standards Work. An International Handbook on Good Prison Practice. The Hague: Penal Reform International, 1995.
Reynard, A. Human Rights in Prisons. Strasbourg: Council of Europe, 1986.
Swennenhuis, Raymond ed. Handbook for Helsinki Committees: A Guide in Monitoring and Promoting Human Rights, and NGO Management. Vienna: International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights, 1995.
United Nations. Symposium on the Role of the Police in the Protection of Human Rights. New York: United Nations (Doc. No. ST/EDVSer.A/6), 1980.
Laveniere, Jean-Marc, and Laurent Marti. Soldier’s Manual. Geneva: International Committee of the Red Cross, 1982.
Reisman, Michael, and Chris Antoniou. The Laws of War. A Comprehensive Collection of Primary Documents on International Law Governing Armed Conflict. New York: Vintage Books, 1994.
Seminar on Education for Human Rights and Democracy: A Report. Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Rshtrapati Nivas, Shimla 171005 and UNESCO, 29 September-1 October, 1995.
United Nations, Commission on Human Rights. Advisory services in the field of human rights, including the Voluntary Fund for Technical Cooperation in the Field of Human Rights. Geneva: United Nations, 19 January, 1995.
Penal Reform International. Making standards work: an international handbook on good prison practice. The Hague: Penal Reform International, 1995.
Swennenhuis, Raymond, ed. Handbook for Helsinki Committees: A Guide in Monitoring and Promoting Human Rights, and NGO Management. Vienna: International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights, 1995.
3.8.4.1 Community Relations and Development
Action Professionals’ Association for the People. The Bells of Freedom. With Resource Materials for Facilitators of Non-Formal Human Rights Education and 24 Human Rights Echo Sessions. Addis Ababa: APAP, 1996.
Clark, John. Democratizing Development. The Role of Voluntary Organizations. West Hartford, CT: Kumarian Press, 1991.
Dembo, David, Clarence J. Dias, Ayesha Dadwani and Ward Morehouse. Nothing to Lose But Our Lives. Empowerment to Oppose Industrial Hazards in a Transnational World. New York: New Horizons Press, in cooperation with the Asian Exchange for New Alternatives, Hong Kong, and the Indian Law Institute, New Delhi, 1988.
Dias, Clarence, ed. Initiating Human Rights Education at the Grassroots: Asian Experiences. Bangkok: Asian Cultural Forum on Development, 1992.
Freire, Paulo. Pedagogy of the Oppressed. New York: Seabury Press, 1973.
Gordinne, P., ed. Droits de l’homme, droits des peuples: guide pour l’information et l’education. Brussels: Communauté Francaise de Belgique, 1989
Learning, Reflecting and Acting: 149 Activities Used in Learning Human Rights. New York: People’s Decade for Human Rights Education, 1996.
Timm, Richard W. Training of Trainers in Human Rights. Bangladesh: South Asian Forum for Human Rights, 1992.
3.8.4.2 Women’s and Girls’ Issues
Afkhami and Vaziri. Claiming Our Rights: A Manual for Women’s Human Rights Education in Moslem Countries. Bethesda, MD: Sisterhood is Global Institute, 1996.
Kerr, Joanna, ed. Ours by Right. Women’s Rights as Human Rights. London: Zed Books Ltd., 1993.
Klemp, Ludgera, ed. Exposed to Social Insecurity. Vulnerable Women and Girls in Tanzania. Dar es Salaam: Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, 1995.
Klemp, Ludgera, ed. Legal Aid Schemes for Women in Eastern and Southern African Countries. A Guide. Dar es Salaam: Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, 1994.
Matus, Veronique. Women’s Human Rights in Daily Living Together. A Manual for Women’s Human Rights Education. Lima: Programa de Mujeres/Commission Chilena de Derechos Humanos/Organising Committee for the Decade for Human Rights Education. Rosario, Argentina, 1996.
Mertus, Julie (in collaboration with Mallika Dutt and Nancy Flowers). Local Action/Global Change: Learning about the Human Rights of Women and Girls. New York: UNIFEM, 1997.
Tomasevski, Katarina. Women and Human Rights. London: Zed Books Ltd., 1993.
United Nations. Human Rights Series: Harmful Traditional Practices Affecting the Health of Women and Children, Fact Sheet No. 23. Geneva: UN Centre for Human Rights, 1995.
3.8.4.3 Inter- and Multicultural Education
Banks, James A. and Cherry A. McGee Banks, eds. Multicultural education: Issues and Perspectives. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1993 (2nd edition).
Brislin, Richard, and Tomoko Yoshida. Intercultural Communication Training: An Introduction. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 1994.
Council for Cultural Co-operation. Compendium of Information on Intercultural Education Schemes in Europe: Education of Migrants’ Children. Strasbourg: Council of Europe, 1983.
May, Stephen. Making Multicultural Education Work. Philadelphia and Ontario: Multilingual Matters Ltd. and Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, 1994.
Milord, Susan. Hands Around the World: 365 Creative Ways to Build Cultural Awareness and Global Respect. Charlotte, VT: Williamson Publishing, 1992.
3.8.4.4 Religion and Religious Groups
Bautista, Liberato, ed. Biblical and Theological Readings. Manila: Philippine National Council of Churches, 1988.
Capotorti, Francesco. Study on the Rights of Persons Belonging to Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities. Geneva: United Nations Centre for Human Rights, 1991.
Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace in Zimbabwe. The Hit Kit. Harare: The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace in Zimbabwe, 1989.
Horace Perera, L.H., ed. Human Rights and Religions in Sri Lanka: Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Islam. Colombo: Lanka Foundation, 1988.
Mayer, Ann. Islam and Human Rights: Tradition and Politics. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1991.
Rosenbaum, Alan S., ed. The Philosophy of Human Rights: International Perspectives. London: Aldwych Press, 1980.
Vicaria de Solidaridad. Religion. Santiago: Vicaria de Solidaridad, Ediciones Paulinas, Manuales de educación en derechos humanos.
University of Botswana. Human Rights and You. Gaborone: Macmillan Botswana Publishing, 1989.
Zalaquett, José. The Human Rights lssue and the Human Rights Movement. Geneva: The World Council of Churches, 1981.
Kreidler, William J. Creative Conflict Resolution. Glenview, Ill: Scott Foresman and Company, 1984.
Walker, Jamie. Violence et résolution des conflicts a l’ecole. Strasbourg: Council of Europe, 1990.
Zimmer, Judith A. We Can Work it Out! Problem Solving Through Mediation. Culver City, CA: National Institute for Citizen Education in the Law and National Crime Prevention Council, Social Studies School Service, 1993.
3.8.4.6 NGO and Organisational Development
Canadian International Development Agency. Human Rights Programming Training Course. Participants Manual. Quebec: Canadian International Development Agency, 1993.
Holt Ruffin, M., Joan McCarler and Richard Upjohn. The Post-Soviet Handbook. A Guide to Grassroots Organisations and Internet Resources in the Newly Independent States. Seattle and London: Center for Civil Society International University of Washington Press, 1996.
Swennenhuis, Raymond, ed. Handbook for Helsinki Committees: A Guide in Monitoring and Promoting Human Rights, and NGO Management. Vienna: International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights, 1995.
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. A Programming Tool for People-Oriented Planning. Geneva: Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, 1993.
3.8.5 METHODOLOGY, EVALUATION AND RESEARCH STRATEGIES
Amnesty International. Education for Freedom. Shopping List of Techniques in Teaching Human Rights. Manila: Amnesty International-Philippine Section, 1994.
Claude, Richard Pierre, Human Rights Education in the Philippines. Manila: Kalikasan Press, 1991.
Fuente, Carmen, and Mercedes Muñoz-Repiso. Preparation for Life in a Democratic Society in Five Countries in Southern Europe. Strasbourg: Council of Europe, 1982.
Green, Jennifer, and the Human Rights Program, Harvard Law School. The Harvard Guide to Human Rights Research. Cambridge, MA: Harvard Law School, 1994.
Léonard, Massarenti. Une pédagogie des droits de l’homme. Geneva: Editions Labor et Fides, 1991.
Starkey, Hugh,, ed. Socialization of School Children and Their Education for Democratic Values and Human Rights: Reports of the Colloquy of Directors of Education Research Institutes held in Ericeira, Portugal. Amsterdam/Lisse: Swets and Zeitlinger, 1991.
Starkey, Hugh, and Felisa Tibbitts. Human Rights Education in Schools. Strasbourg: Council of Europe, 1997.
Tibbitts, Felisa. Evaluation in the Human Rights Education Field: Getting Started. The Hague: Netherlands Helsinki Committee, 1997.
Torney-Purta, Judith. Evaluating Global Education: Sample Instruments for Assessing Programs, Materials and Learning. New York: Global Perspectives in Education, Inc., 1986-1987.
UNESCO. World Directory of Human Rights Teaching and Research Institutions. Paris: Berg Publishers, 1988.
United Nations Centre for Human Rights. Human Rights Trainers Guide. Geneva: United Nations Centre for Human Rights, 1995.