The “Indigenous Peoples, Human Rights and Advocacy” is a training program for indigenous advocates from the Asia-Pacific region. It is organized by Diplomacy Training Program (DTP) in partnership with Asia Indigenous Peoples PAct (AIPP and the Cordillera Indigenous Peoples’ Legal Center (DINTEG). It will be held from 6-15 April 2011 in Bagulo City in the Philippines.
The program aims to strengthen the capacity of Indigenous advocates from the Asia-Pacific region and Australia to respond effectively to the existing and emerging human rights challenges.
The program has been specifically created for Indigenous advocates from Asia-Pacific countries and Indigenous Australia who work for and with non-government and community-based organisations. It is for individuals who feel a need for greater knowledge and understanding of international human rights standards and the UN system, in order to enhance their work and further develop their advocacy skills. Individual applicants and those working with National Human Rights Institutions and governmental and inter-governmental agencies will also be considered. Consideration is given to ensuring a gender and geographical balance within each course.
DTP is an independent NGO and course fees are an important source of income for its work. The course fee of US$2500 covers tuition, accommodation, food, field trips, and resource materials. Travel expenses to and from the Philippines are not included in this fee. Participants are encouraged to apply to funding bodies and/or their sponsoring organisation for financial assistance with course fees and travel expenses.
The following scholarship options are available for a limited number of participants:
- A course fee scholarship of US$2500. Travel costs to be covered by participant.
- A full financial scholarship covering course fee and travel costs.
Community and non-government organisations are invited to enquire about subsidised spaces.
The deadline to apply is 15 January 2011. For more information, visit this link.
