Human Rights Advocacy Training for Refugees:
A unique opportunity for African asylum seekers and refugees working to improve human rights in Africa. In September, World University Service (UK), a charity working to support access to education for refugees, will be hosting an advocacy training course for 18 asylum seekers and refugees from Africa. The course aims to enable refugees and their community organisations to enhance the important contribution that many are already making to the promotion of human rights and the development of more democratic and equitable societies in the countries from which they come. The course also aims to help refugees to engage effectively in public education in Britain concerning human rights in Africa and to influence public perception of refugees currently here. Deadline 10 August.
The course will include:
examination of the process of advocacy an overview of the many `access points' for influencing both policy and practice an opportunity to plan and implement a human rights advocacy project practical training in working with the media developing communication and presentations skills visits and an opportunity for participants to meet and develop contacts with parliamentarians, civil servants, journalists, staff of human rights NGOs, and a wide range of practitioners in the field of human rights Applicants should be nominated by a refugee or community organisation or, if applying independently, have strong links with their community and be willing to work within it to share their knowledge and experience. We particularly welcome applications from women. Help with childcare is available.
APPLICATION DEADLINE 10TH AUGUST 2001 For further information or an application pack, please contact Richard Germond Tel: 020 7426 5825 email: [email protected] Human Rights Advocacy Training Programme International Division World University Service (UK)
14 Dufferin Street, London EC1Y 8PD Tel: 020 7426 5825 (direct line)
Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.wusuk.org/hratp