The Embassy of Canada and the Pinoy International Human Rights Training Program Alumni Inc are inviting human rights workers, educators and advocates to apply for the 4th National Human Rights Training Program (NHRTP) to be held from November 5 – 12, 2012 in Tagaytay City.
The training program aims to bring together 20 human rights workers from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, with the goal of increasing their knowledge on human rights laws and mechanisms.
Participants leave at the end of the intensive one-week program with a plan for implementing a human rights education activity within their own organization applying their knowledge and skills learned.
The selection committee will give priority to organizations that are best able to demonstrate their commitment and effectiveness in human rights promotion and education. Consideration will also be given to gender balance.
Selected participants will be awarded bursaries to cover meals, accommodation and travel costs of the program such as plane fares and/or bus fares going to and from the training venue. Transportation expenses from residence to bus terminals/airport, and other miscellaneous costs shall be shouldered by the participants’ respective organizations as counterpart.
Who can participate?
The training program will involve people who work on human rights issues through education and advocacy. Noting this, applicants must:
- be currently doing human rights work and have at least two years of experience;
- have not been able to attend any training on international human rights instruments;
- have active participation in human rights education activities in their respective areas of work;
- be willing and committed to apply to their organization the human rights education skills that will be learned during the training;
- have exhibited a sphere of influence in their respective areas to make a difference.
What are the requirements to be submitted?
- Completed Application Form with endorsement letter from Supervisor or Employer
- A recommendation letter from any NGO or PO
- Individual Plan on HRE session
- A Memorandum of Agreement with Pinoy IHRTP Alumni will be sent to those who will be selected for the implementation of Individual Plan
Application forms are available at the Secretariat at pinoyihrtpalumni@yahoo.com or contact Tel. No./Fax No. 4333199 and mobile number 09058610879. You may email or fax your completed application form with the required documents to the Secretariat.
The deadline for receiving applications by email or fax is on or before August 24, 2012.
For more information, please contact Carlo Figueroa, Public Affairs Officer, Embassy of Canada at Level 7 Tower 2 RCBC Plaza, 6819 Ayala Avenue, Makati City. Tel: (02) 8579026Fax: (02) 8431078 Email:carlo.figueroa@international.gc.ca
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