September 27th, 2012
The Institute for the Study of Human Rights (ISHR) at the Columbia University offers the Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) for building the capacities of human rights defenders at grassroots level. The program not only helps build the skills and networking capabilities of grassroot leaders but also provides opportunity for them to meet policy makers and potential funders in addition to participating in workshops, seminars, classes and other activities.
The focus of HRAP is on strengthening the skills of the individual Advocates and providing the tools for them to build sustainable organizations that advocate for disadvantaged peoples.
The Program is designed for lawyers, journalists, doctors, teachers, social workers, community organizers, and other human rights activists working with NGOs on issues including sexual and gender-based violence, domestic violence, minority rights, LGBT rights, labor rights, migration, health, social exclusion, environmental justice, and corporate social accountability.
Participants are selected on the basis of their previous work experience in human rights, commitment to the human rights field, and demonstrated ability to pursue graduate-level studies. Full-time students or government officials will not be considered.
Advocates must work at the grassroots level. Applicants from high-income countries will not be considered except for those representing marginalized communities.
ISHR makes every effort to provide full fellowships to cover program costs as well as travel and housing. A reasonable stipend is also provided to cover basic costs. ISHR staff will work with interested candidates who have been wait listed for the Program to identify potential funding sources in cases where ISHR has not secured the resources to provide a full fellowship.
Completed applications are due by 11:59pm GMT on Friday, November 16, 2012. For more information, visit this link.
Source Link: http://www.fundsforngos.org/human-rights-2/hrap-2013-opportunity-human-rights-defenders-strengthen-skills-columbia-universitys-ishr/#ixzz27qTyM8KT
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