Deadline: 31 August 2015
The Raul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) in Cambodia have issued call for applications for its Intensive Training Programme in Human Rights in order to to build the capacity of the participants in relation to the practical application of human rights in their respective countries.
The programmes primarily target state agencies in the field of administration of justice, academic institutions and national human rights institutions in developing countries and in countries in transition.
The course consists of two phases:
- An online introductory course from 5 October –4 November, 2015
- A face-to-face component in Lund, Sweden from 9 November – 4 December, 2015.
Topics to be Covered
In relation to the objective of the programme, the coverage, content-wise, includes the following topics:
- Overview of the international system for the promotion and protection of human rights;
- Civil, Political, Economic, Social and Cultural rights;
- Implementation and monitoring of human rights;
- Regional systems for the promotion and protection of human right;
- Equal rights and non-discrimination;
- Human Rights in the Administration of Justice;
- The role of national human rights institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights;
- Freedom of expression and association;
- Gender Equality and Human Rights of Women;
- Human rights education
Benefits
The programme will cover all necessary costs for participating in the training programme, including costs for:
- Participation and training, such as lectures, literature, documentation, study tours and scheduled social activities;
- Accommodation, including board and lodging;
- International travel cost to and from Sweden;
- Participants will in addition receive a small daily stipend.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicants must be Cambodian citizens residing in Cambodia and be:
- Staff/lecturers/researchers affiliated with an Academic Institution in Cambodia.
- Staff of a Cambodian Justice Sector Institution.
- The applicants must:
- Have a strong commitment to Human Rights;
- Clearly explain why this specific course is valuable for the applicant and how he/she will use his/her new knowledge and experience in his/her work;
- Be committed and available to take part in, and complete, ALL steps of the Programme;
- Be recommended by the institution they are representing (as evidenced by a recommendation letter).
How to apply
Interested applicants must submit their application form along with CV, motivation letter and recommendation letter by email the address given on the website.
For more information please visit Intensive Training Programme in Human Rights.
