Human Rights Defender Advocacy Programme – HRDAP 2024
Following the success of the hybrid program inaugurated in 2023, ISHR is excited to announce the opening of applications for the 2024 Human Rights Defender Advocacy Programme (HRDAP). This edition will once more offer participants the opportunity to engage both remotely and in Geneva.
What awaits you in HRDAP 2024?
This program empowers human rights defenders by imparting the necessary knowledge and skills to seamlessly incorporate the UN human rights system into their ongoing national initiatives. It strategically prepares participants for engaging in advocacy activities at the UN, aiming to drive impactful change within their home contexts.
Participants will undergo a 10-week hybrid learning experience, combining both online and offline components which will include:
- Access to the HRDAP Platform, where they can complete e-learning courses on each key UN human rights mechanism and on advocacy strategies, access interactive learning materials and case studies on the ISHR Academy
- Take part in live Q&A sessions with human rights experts
- Receive a continuous advocacy support and coaching in order to develop concrete advocacy objectives to make strategic use of the international human rights system
- Build networks around the world, and learn from peers from a range of regions working on a range of human rights issues
- Apply their knowledge to case-studies scenarios and enhance their advocacy toolbox according to their specific needs
- Receive support and advocacy accompaniment to conduct activities during the 56th and 57th Human Rights Council sessions and other relevant opportunities.
Are You Eligible?
This initiative is targeted at seasoned human rights advocates within non-governmental organizations, possessing prior experience in national-level advocacy and a foundational understanding of the international human rights system.
ISHR actively endorses and fosters solidarity among defenders engaged in the following interconnected and interdependent areas:
- Advocacy for equality, dignity, and non-discrimination
- Pursuit of environmental justice and sustainability
- Promotion of international accountability for the suppression of human rights defenders
- Advancement of transparency and the rule of law
Before applying, please consider the key dates provided below.
- Mandatory distance learning course: 8 April – 3 June 2024 (part time)
- In-person course in Geneva: 5- 15 June 2024 (full time)
- Deadline to apply: 10 January 2024, midnight CET (Geneva Time)
- Programme description with all the information can be downloaded here.
- Application form can be found here.
How to apply?
First, download and read carefully the HRDAP 2024 Programme Description to find out more about modalities, requirements and funding. If you meet the criteria, take some time to apply using this online form before midnight Geneva time on Wednesday 10 January 2024!
Note:
YOTA and The Skills Hub by YOTA are in no way affiliated with this opportunity.
