<br><span class="gmail_quote">From: <b class="gmail_sendername">Catherine Onyemjoro</b> <a href="mailto:hr-education@lists.hrea.org">hr-education@lists.hrea.org</a><br></span>
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<p><br>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.<br>
<br>Please help circulate this announcement. <br><br><strong>Course description</strong> <br><br>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.<br>
<br>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.<br>
<br><strong>Benefits</strong><br><br>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.<br>
<br>The maximum number of course participants is 30. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Participation.<br><br><strong>Additional Features</strong> <br><br>· Online, interactive, self-paced and self-learning modules. <br>
· Surveys and tests to test your knowledge and understanding before and after the test. <br>· Opportunity to post comments, assignment answers, live chat etc. <br><br>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.<br>
<br><strong>Cost</strong> <br><br>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.<br>
<br><strong>Location:</strong> Online <br><br><strong>Application Procedure</strong> <br><br>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.<br>
<br>Inquiries about the course may be sent to: <a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="mailto:applications@justicegroup.org" target="_blank">applications@justicegroup.org</a> .<br><br><br>Catherine Onyemjoro <br>
Program Officer <br>GHRLTI <br>Human Rights and Justice Group International<br>53, Western Avenue, Lagos <br>Tel: +234.803.492.3400, 1.8970197 <br>E-mail: <a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="mailto:info@justicegroup.org" target="_blank">info@justicegroup.org</a></p>
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