Applications Invited for Human Rights Defender Advocacy Programme (HRDAP 2024

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About the Organization

The International Service for Human Rights is an independent, non-profit organisation promoting and protecting human rights. Founded in 1984, ISHR has offices in Geneva (Switzerland) and New York (United States), as well as a permanent presence in Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire).

About the Program

The course equips human rights defenders with the knowledge and skills to integrate the UN human rights system into their existing work at the national level in a strategic manner, and provides an opportunity for participants to prepare for and engage in advocacy activities at the UN with the aim to effect change back home.

Defenders will complete a 10-week hybrid learning programme, online and offline, which will include:

• Access to the HRDAP Platform, where they can complete e-learning courses on each key UN human rights mechanism and on advocacy strategies, access interactive learning materials and case studies on the ISHR Academy
• Take part in live Q&A sessions with human rights experts
• Receive a continuous advocacy support and coaching in order to develop concrete advocacy objectives to make strategic use of the international human rights system
• Build networks around the world, and learn from peers from a range of regions working on a range of human rights issues
• Apply their knowledge to case-studies scenarios and enhance their advocacy toolbox according to their specific needs
• Receive support and advocacy accompaniment to conduct activities during the 56th and 57th Human Rights Council sessions and other relevant opportunities.

Eligibility:

This programme is directed at experienced human rights defenders working in non-governmental organisations, with existing advocacy experience at the national level and some prior knowledge of the international human rights system.

ISHR supports, and promotes solidarity with and between, defenders working in the following areas or contexts, which we recognise as intersectional and interdependent:

• Equality, dignity and non-discrimination
• Environmental justice and sustainability
• International accountability for the repression of human rights defenders
• Transparency and rule of law

How to apply

If you meet the criteria, take some time to apply using this online form before midnight Geneva time on Wednesday 10 January 2024!

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