Deadline- 22 November 2013
Applications are accepted for Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) at Columbia University which aims to strengthen the skills, knowledge, and networks of proven human rights defenders at the grassroots level. The mission of this program is to strengthen the skills of the individual Advocates and providing the tools for them to build sustainable organizations that advocate for disadvantaged peoples.
Benefits–
SHR makes every effort to provide full fellowships to cover program costs as well as travel and housing. A reasonable stipend is also provided to cover basic costs. ISHR staff will work with interested candidates who have been wait listed for the Program to identify potential funding sources in cases where ISHR has not secured the resources to provide a full fellowship.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Lawyers, journalists, doctors, teachers, social workers, community organizers, and other human rights activists working with NGOs on issues including sexual and gender-based violence, domestic violence, minority rights, LGBT rights, labor rights, migration, health, social exclusion, environmental justice, and corporate social accountability are invited to apply for this program.
- Participants are selected on the basis of their previous work experience in human rights, commitment to the human rights field, and demonstrated ability to pursue graduate-level studies. Full-time students or government officials will not be considered. Applicants holding full or part-time jobs pursuing their advocacy efforts are preferred.
- Advocates must provide proof of institutional endorsement from their organizations for their participation in the Program and must commit to returning to that organization upon completion of the Program. Only one application per organization should be submitted.
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