Overview of Modules on HRBA and Equitable Partnership

WHAT
Since January 2012, CCIC has been working with Equitas – International Centre for Human Rights Education, and the Coady International Institute, to design some modules on Human Rights Based Approaches (HRBA) and Equitable Partnership.

The HRBA module helps integrate a rights approach into your project cycle, and the Partnership module establishes a model for equitable partnership and some indicators to evaluate partnership (and ensure you are getting it right).

WHEN AND WHERE
From October 15 – 18, 2013, we are running a 3 ½ day workshop at the Coady institute in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, and are looking for development and humanitarian program level staff from a range of different organizations to
1) participate in the pilot workshop,
2) test and provide feedback on the material we have developed (in particular in terms of its utility as a programmer),
3) learn from the experience, and
4) help us finalize the modules and Train the Trainer toolkit.

If your organization is interested in HRBA or improving your partnerships, or if you already take a rights-based approach to programming and have some experience to bring and tools you want to share, PLEASE APPLY (below).

APPLICATION CRITERIA
Please consider applying if you
• Are engaged in development or humanitarian programming at least 2 years working experience in development or humanitarian programming);
• Have experience in human rights based approaches or partnership, and/or strong interest to integrating elements of either into your programming (i.e. limited experience, but strong interest);
• Are willing to do some short homework to prepare for the course;
• Are willing to actively participate in the 3 ½ day workshop;
• Are in a position to move the issue forward within your organization;
• Know your organization has a commitment to provide opportunities to put learning into practice;
• Have sign-off from your organization to participate.

PLEASE NOTE: Some training experience is an asset, but not a requirement;
The workshops will take place in English; but bilingual participants are strongly encouraged to apply.

SELECTION CRITERIA
• More than one person per organization can apply, but no more than one person per organization will be selected;
• Gender balance;
• Range of sectors (food security, agriculture, WASH, health, education, governance and human rights, economic development, gender, children and youth, etc.);
• Geographical diversity both in terms of where your organization is based, and where you are implementing your programs.

DEADLINE
Deadline for applications is August 9.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM US
CCIC can afford to bring up to 10 people to the workshop. Travel (economy class ticket, transport to Coady), food and four nights accommodation will be covered.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU
We are hoping that each selected participant can contribute $100 from their organization, as a nominal commitment to participate.

We also expect each individual to come with a program or project that is either in the early stages of development or near a mid-term review – so that what you learn can directly benefit your program design.

We may also ask you to help facilitate a simple survey of your partners, again to be able to use the workshop to help have an immediate impact on your partnership.

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