Jun 11, 2006

CfA for HREA e-learning course "Use of ICTs for Human Rights Work - Advanced course"

HREA is calling for applications for the distance learning course Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for Human

Rights Work, which will be offered from 20 September-12 December 2006.

HREA Distance Learning Course 3E06

Use of Information and Communication
Technologies (ICTs) for Human
Rights Work - Advanced course

20 September-12 December 2006
Instructor: Frank Elbers
This e-learning course is intended for staff members of human rights and social justice NGOs and inter-governmental organisations who are responsible for information and communication (i.e. information officers, web editors, webmasters/webweavers, communication specialists) within their organisation. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) is a dynamic field where success
is dependent upon skill development and practical experience. Participants will be introduced to proven methods of using ICTs to promote their human rights work. They will become equipped with the knowledge and tools to more effectively design and implement listservs, web sites, databases or multi-media for advocacy campaigns, training and information management.

This course involves 60 hours of reading, on-line working groups, interaction with students and instructor and assignments, and is offered over a three-month period, beginning on 20 September 2006. The course is based on a participatory, active learning approach, with an emphasis on peer-to-peer learning.

Participants are expected to come to the course with ideas about how their organisation can integrate or further develop the use of ICTs within the organisation. Participants will do the required reading, prepare interim and final assignments and participate in group discussions. Participants will receive a Certificate of Participation upon successful completion of the course. The maximum
number of participants is 25.

The registration deadline for this course is 15 July 2006.

A more detailed course description, further logistical information, and application forms can be found at:
http://www.hrea.org/courses/3E.html


Other upcoming courses:
- Einf�hrung in das Europ�ische System des Schutzes und der F�rderung von Menschenrechten
(4. September-26. November 2006)
- Human Rights Monitoring
(6 September-28 November 2006)
- Introduction to the European System of Human Rights Protection and Promotion
(11 September-3 December 2006)
- Project Development and Management in the NGO Sector (13 September-5 December 2006)
- Programmation basee sur les droits humains
(20 septembre-12 decembre 2006)
- Introduction to the Inter-American System of Human Rights Protection and Promotion
(18 September-10 December 2006)


first semester 2007:

- The United Nations Human Rights System
(12 February-5 May 2007)
- Human Rights Litigation (14 February-7 May 2007)
- Human Rights Advocacy (21 February-5 June 2007)
- Incidencia Politica para Avanzar los Derechos Humanos (21 de
febrero-5 de junio de 2007)
- Einf�hrung in die Menschenrechtsbildung
(19. Februar-27. Mai 2007)
- Research & Evaluation in the NGO Sector
(12 March-3 June 2007)
- Rights-Based Programming (21 March-12 June 2007).


More detailed course descriptions, further logistical information, and application forms for all these courses can be found at: http://www.hrea.org/courses/

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