FORUM-ASIA Regional Training of Trainers on
the ASEAN Human Rights Mechanisms
Jakarta, Indonesia, 26-30 November 2016
The Regional Training of Trainers on the
ASEAN Human Rights Mechanisms is a training initiated by FORUM-ASIA
since 2010. The training was designed as a tool to impart and to
strengthen skills and knowledge of civil society organizations (CSOs)
and human rights defenders (HRDs) in Southeast Asia region about the
existing ASEAN human rights mechanism, particularly the ASEAN
Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR), and the ASEAN
Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and
Children (ACWC).
Six years after the establishment of the
AICHR (2009) and the ACWC (2010), knowledge and skills about the use of
the ASEAN Human Rights Mechanisms remain limited among CSOs and HRDs.
The limited mandates for addressing human rights cases maybe one of the
reasons for CSOs’ hesitation to use these mechanisms. However, the lack
of knowledge and skills may also be the reason that dissuades CSOs and
HRDs to engage with the ASEAN human rights mechanisms. FORUM-ASIA views
that CSOs participation in these mechanisms is important both to benefit
for whatever limited protection they have to offer and also to reassure
and strengthen the work of these human rights bodies. To this end,
FORUM-ASIA facilitates capacity building for CSOs and HRDs by conducting
a regional training of trainers on annual basis.
The Regional Training of Trainers on the
ASEAN Human Rights Mechanisms 2016 (ASEAN HR ToT 2016) aims to produce a
pool of trainers who would, following the ToT, conduct trainings in
ASEAN countries among CSOs and their networks. The new batch of trainers
will add to the efforts being made by the alumni of the previous
trainings, who are now providing training on human rights and ASEAN
human rights mechanisms in the ASEAN region.
Prominent trainers on ASEAN and human
rights issues will facilitate the ToT. AICHR and ACWC commissioners,
ASEAN diplomats and experts in diverse fields of human rights will also
be invited to facilitate specific sessions. Jakarta has been chosen as
the venue since the training includes a study visit to the ASEAN
Secretariat in Jakarta.
SCHOLARSHIP
FORUM-ASIA will provide scholarships for CSOs and HRDs from ASEAN countries on the basis of following criteria:
- At least 2 years of experience of work with CSOs in the ASEAN region;
- Some experience of prior engagement with the ASEAN human rights mechanisms, ASEAN institutions, and/or CSO advocacy on ASEAN;
- Strong commitment to conduct capacity development activities for national and local CSOs;
Selection of participants will take into
consideration gender equality and diversity. Participants with special
needs (person with disability) will be given priority.
The training will be conducted in
English and no translation support will be provided. The organizer does
not require a formal English proficiency test, but a proof of English
proficiency will be preferable.
The scholarship covers: travel cost from home country to Jakarta, accommodation and meals during the training
Scholarship: FORUM-ASIA will provide scholarships for CSOs and HRDs from ASEAN countries on the basis of following criteria:
- At least 2 years of experience of work with CSOs in the ASEAN region;
- Some experience of prior engagement with the ASEAN human rights mechanisms, ASEAN institutions, and/or CSO advocacy on ASEAN;
- Strong commitment to conduct capacity development activities for national and local CSOs; Selection of participants will take into
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are required to fill out the application form (annex 1) and send the application to asean@forum-asia.org (Please put subject email as: Application ASEAN HR TOT 2016 – your name). Completed application must be received by 31 October 2016.
SELECTION PROCESS
All applications will be acknowledged by email. Incomplete
applications may result in a low possibility of acceptance. Gender
balance, participants with special needs (person with disability), and
diversity of sectors/ issues will be duly taken into account when
selecting candidates. Applicants will be informed of their final selection at the latest by 5 November 2016.
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