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INFORMATION
PACKAGE AND APPLICATION FORM
(APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, July 7, 2003) |
| Participant
Selection Criteria |
| This
workshop is designed as an intermediate-level progam. In
order to maximize benefits from the workshop, as well as
the overall project, organisations and candidates are carefully
selected. Selection of project participants will be based
on the experience of the organisation in which they work,
as well as on criteria specific to the individual applying.
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Organisations
from which the participants will be selected must:
· Be non-profit, non-governmental, or community-based
organisations, or human rights institutions
· Have demonstrated a commitment to the protection
and promotion of human rights, and in particular
minority rights
· Have an established record for effective action
· Be involved in human rights activities such as
training sessions, workshops, public awareness campaigns,
advocacy, monitoring, public interest litigation,
assisting with the processing of cases/complaints,
etc. related to the protection and/or promotion
of the rights of minority groups
· Have direct links with affected communities for
which they are working
· Be committed to providing opportunities within
the organisation for their candidate to apply the knowledge
and skills gained in the workshop
· Be willing to engage in long term partnerships
with other organisations in the region extending beyond
the period of the workshop, to strengthen capacity-building
efforts initiated through the workshop |
Candidates
from qualifying organisations must be:
· Active members of the qualifying organisation for
at least two years
· Actively engaged in issues regarding minority rights
at local, regional and/or international levels
· In a position to influence the work of the organisation
· Committed to transferring the acquired knowledge
and skills to colleagues and to others with whom they
work
· Aware of human rights principles and major national
and international instruments and mechanisms
· Be sensitive to the issues which arise when working
in multi-cultural groups and respectful of diversity
· Proficient in English
In addition to the criteria listed above, consideration
will also be given to overall geographic representation
and gender balance.
Participant organisations will be expected, not only to
participate in the five-day regional training workshop,
but also to engage in follow up activities. Commitment from
participant organisations is expected to be long term extending
beyond the duration of the workshop and the two-year project
term. |
| Selection
Process |
| Those
interested in participating in the project should ensure
that a completed application form is returned to ICES no
later than July 7, 2003. All applications received will
be reviewed according to the selection criteria and the
best qualified candidates will be notified by the first
week of August, 2003. |
| Participation
Fees |
| Through
the support of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED),
the Netherlands Organisation for International Development
Co-operation (NOVIB) and the Canadian International Development
Agency (CIDA), the participation costs of all persons at
the regional training workshop will be covered. This includes
return economy airfare or other reasonable travel costs,
workshop fees, training program materials, and accommodation
and meals. Participants are responsible for any extra expenses,
including entertainment and meals purchased on their own. |
| Registration
Fee |
| A
nominal registration fee of US$10 will be charged to each
participant. |
| Logistical
Information |
| Participants
will stay in shared accommodation at the site of the regional
training workshop to be held in Waduwa, Sri Lanka. Accepted
candidates will receive a letter confirming their participation
and containing other logistical details in August 2003.
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| Passports
- Visas |
| To
participate in the training program, candidates must have
valid passports (for September 2003 – February 2004)
and where applicable, visas for travel to Sri Lanka. If
candidates need to renew or obtain a new passport, it is
recommended that an application be made as soon as possible.
As visa applications can take time, selected participants
are encouraged to apply as soon as they receive confirmation
of their acceptance. |
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