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Empowering a New Generation of Human Rights Advocates in the MENA region

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The association of a theoretical training, a field exchange and the development of concrete initiatives has been designed to both empower and engage young MENA change-makers.

Empowering a New Generation of Human Rights Advocates in the MENA region

The Cairo Institute of Human Rights Studies (CIHRS), in partnership with Réseau Euromed France (REF), Ligue de l’enseignent des Bouches-du-Rhône (LE) and Instants Vidéo Numériques et Poétiques (IV), is pleased to announce their new project: Empowering a New Generation of Human Rights Advocates in the MENA Region. The project, funded by the United Nations Development Fund (UNDEF), aims to build the capacity of young human rights activists, defenders and youth group members across the MENA region to design and lead local activism initiatives on human rights issues.

The programme is supported by Amnesty International's Human Rights Academy, providing technical education expertise and training capacity.

The association of a theoretical training, a field exchange and the development of concrete initiatives has been designed to both empower and engage young MENA change-makers.

In response to the global Covid-19 pandemic and relevant restrictions on movement and health considerations, the project will be implemented as a blended learning journey consisting of five online and offline phases:

  • 1. Online self-paced courses on the Academy platform.
  • 2. Online instructor-led workshop: Trainees take part in an online workshop focusing on building their skills and attitudes, and leading to the development of plans for their local initiatives.
  • 3. (Online) Hands-on learning: Trained youth receive mentorship in designing and leading Human Rights Education (HRE), activism and campaigning initiatives in their local communities. Participants may receive support to implement their initiatives.
  • 4. Field Exchange program to Marseille, France with experienced civil society actors.
  • 5. Workshop / Public event in Tunis to showcase participants' successful initiatives
Phases 4 and 5 are subject to change based on regulations on travel and movements.

Who can apply for the program:

  • Individual activists or active members of civil society groups and organisations in the MENA region for the last two years
  • Age between 21 and 32 years old
  • Citizens of: Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, or Yemen
  • Committed to applying and sharing the knowledge and skills gained during the training program

- The organizers will facilitate, but cannot guarantee, participants' visas to France and Tunisia

- Organizers cannot cover any costs related to family chaperone or visa to France and/ or Tunisia

All training activities and training materials will be in Arabic or Arabic interpretation will be available

Short-listed candidates will be invited to an online interview in Arabic.

Timeline

Deadline for submission of applications
05 October 2021
Start of self-paced online courses
01 November 2021
Start of online instructor-led workshop
10 November 2021
Field Exchange program to Marseille, France
March 2022
Closing workshop and public event in Tunis
May 2022
The program timeframe may be subject to change

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