Deadline: 31 January 2014
Isis International is inviting applications from women’s human rights advocates working in conflict and politically dangerous situations for participation in ‘Activist School’ being conducted from 5-12 April 2014 in Manila, Philippines. The major aim of the 8 day training for Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRD) is to further strengthen and support WHRDs in East and South East Asia, and provide analytical and reflective spaces for their exchange of survival strategies and experiences of enhanced sustainability by providing a multidimensional and holistic training approach that starts from self to larger social transformation issues.
Young women leaders, members of a network that needs strengthening, and human rights advocates working at the grassroots level from East and South East Asia are highly encouraged to apply. Those who represent marginalized communities/organization are prioritized for training participation.
Eligibility Criteria –
- Human rights or women’s human rights advocates (men, women or transgender people) working in conflict and politically dangerous situations are eligible to apply.
- Applicants from Singapore, Taiwan, Macau, Japan, Hong Kong or South Korea are eligible for the training participation but not for the scholarship to participate.
- Participant must have a valid passport and the capacity to attain a Philippine Visa (if necessary).
- Applicants must have proficiency in English.
For more information, please visit Isis International Activist School for Women Human Rights Defenders Call for Applications page.
