PHM-Exch> Course in Human Rights Leadership Development (10 August-11 September 2009)

[Claudio Schuftan]

From: Catherine Onyemjoro hr-education at lists.hrea.org


We wish to inform you that the Global Human Rights Leadership Training
Institute (GHRLTI) is now accepting applications for the 5th edition of its
Certificate Course in Human Rights Leadership Development Training, 10th
August - 11th September 2009.

Please help circulate this announcement.

*Course description*

The Human Rights Leadership Development Training course aims to develop a
comprehensive experience of human rights learning by equipping potential
human rights educators, advocates, activists, students, volunteers, and law
enforcement officers with knowledge and skills to Integrate knowledge in the
fields of politics, economics, cultural diversity, gender issues and
socio-psychology in the context of human rights.

The program will further equip participants with skills for better
understanding of the concepts of human rights learning and leadership
development. This course will also provide the participants with a concrete
step-by-step approach including hints and guidelines for developing and
implementing a successful human rights project in their organisation and
communities.

*Benefits*

The overall objective of this course is to provide participants with an
introduction to the concept of human rights, design and implementation of
successful human rights learning in their organisation and communities.
Participants will be empowered to advocate for their basic, human rights and
develop leadership skills. The course can be used to establish or strengthen
human rights policies and practices both in the public and private sector.

The maximum number of course participants is 30. Participants who
successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of
Participation.

*Additional Features*

· Online, interactive, self-paced and self-learning modules.
· Surveys and tests to test your knowledge and understanding before and
after the test.
· Opportunity to post comments, assignment answers, live chat etc.

The course is aimed at human rights educators, advocates, activists, law
enforcement officers, lawyers, women activists, programs managers, research
officers, leaders and members of coalitions and networks, staff of NGOs and
CBOs, donor agency program officers, volunteers, development actors,
trainers, students, ministry of Justice officials, government officials etc.
Furthermore, every opportunity will be taken for joint learning events for
participants and GHRLTI staff. Candidates should have a good written command
of English language and high competence and comfort with computer and
Internet usage.

*Cost*

The course tuition fee is USD300. There is a limited amount of partial
scholarships available for this course for applicants from developing
countries and newly independent states, based on financial need.

*Location:* Online

*Application Procedure*

The deadline for application is 7th August 2009. While full tuition payment
is due on 10th August 2009. However, applications will be accepted on a
first-come-first-serve basis.

Inquiries about the course may be sent to: applications at justicegroup.org .


Catherine Onyemjoro
Program Officer
GHRLTI
Human Rights and Justice Group International
53, Western Avenue, Lagos
Tel: +234.803.492.3400, 1.8970197
E-mail: info at justicegroup.org
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