Training and Study Session for Human rights Activists in Asia

The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) has announced the call for applications for the 14^th Annual Training and Study Session for Asian Human Rights Defenders (ATSS).

The ATSS will be held from 17 to 29 October 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. The program will help participants working on human rights in Asia “to meet challenges, strengthen the human rights movement and promote solidarity and cooperation among the human rights organisations in the Asian region.”

Any activist working and promoting human rights issues in Asia can apply. Required qualifications are:

1.  Minimum 2 years work experience in local, national or regional human rights NGOs or human rights-related organisations

2. Strong indication on how to make use of the knowledge and skills acquired in the training in future advocacy work

3. Ability to communicate in English (both spoken and written)

Candidates are required to fill out the Application Form, Questionnaire and to submit them with either of the following documents, as applicable.

If candidates are from FORUM-ASIA member organizations, please submit a letter of endorsement from the head of the organization.

If candidates are NOT from FORUM-ASIA member organizations, please submit a letter of recommendation from any of FORUM-ASIA’s 46 member organizations.

There is a cost of $1200 to participate in this program and the organizers have requested applicants to raise their own funds to attend it. However, “A financial subsidy may be available for those who are not able to raise funds to cover their own expenses. Those who wish to apply for a financial subsidy should indicate their request in the application form.”

The deadline to apply is 17 September 2010. For more information, visit this link.