- Introduction to Asian and Human Rights Instruments
Participants are introduced to and discuss the main Asian and international human rights mechanisms, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, International Covenant on Economic Cultural and Social Rights, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Committee against Torture, Bangkok Declaration and other ASEAN instruments.
- Effective Lobbying at the United Nations
Training will identify the main UN treaty bodies are and how an individual can utilize the treaty mechanisms for their cause, including submitting complaints and reports, making statements, organizing events on site and general advocacy and networking tips.
Workshop: Creative Activism
- Introduction to Innovative Non-Violent Activism Techniques
Participants are introduced to a variety of creative activism techniques from die-ins and read-a-thons to marches and street theater, then will be faced with a series of scenarios and challenged to develop awareness raising programmes using non-violent methodology.
Workshop: Utilizing the Media and Harnessing Funds
- Using the Media to Raise Human Rights Awareness
Training will focus on setting up effective communication strategies, including writing and sending press releases, holding press conferences and general media relations tactics.
- Financing Human Rights Initiatives
Attendees gain valuable insight on where to find funding sources, writing project proposals, developing project budgets and building your own network of funders.
Workshop: Networking
Participants are given the opportunity to practice their skills in a networking evening with representatives from UNPO, No Peace Without Justice, Clingendael and a variety of NGOs and government leaders in The Hague.
Guided Tour: The Hague, City of Peace and Justice
