Advanced International Training Programme 2008 2007 268 LGBT and Human Rights part 1 in Stockholm, sweden, november 10 28, 2008 Part 2 in asia, eastern europe region, june 1 5, 2009
Invitation The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) is a government agency responsible for the major part of Sweden s development cooperation. Focus on long-term knowledge and competence development constitutes a major feature in all development cooperation. Sida offers, as part of its bilateral development assistance, Advanced International Training Programmes of strategic importance to the social and economic development of cooperating countries based on identified priorities and needs. In the long-term perspective the programmes shall contribute to institutional strengthening in the cooperating countries. These programmes aim at enhancing managerial and technical skills and cover subjects of strategic importance to economic and social development. They are designed for experienced executives in middle and top management positions in their respective organisations. With the Training Programmes, Sida aims to contribute to processes of change and development in the participants organisations and lines of businesses. The foundation of the entire programme is a project assignment. The assignment shall be well established in the participant s organisation and is a basic part of the programme concept. Sida and the Swedish Government have recognised the need to strengthen LGBT persons human rights internationally. In Sweden s international policy on sexual and reproductive health and rights, it is stated that Sweden will work internationally for decriminalisation of sexual relations between persons of the same sex, as well as for the introduction of protection against discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation. The training programme we hereby invite to will hopefully be building capacities and create useful networks for key persons and organisations in order to work towards these goals. The Swedish Association for Sexuality Education (RFSU) has more than 70 years of experience in working with sexuality education as well as with sexual and reproductive health and rights in Sweden and internationally. The Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Rights, (RFSL), has over 50 years of experience in working for LGBT health and rights through advocacy and support. With funding from Sida, RFSU and RFSL will together organise and conduct the training programme on LGBT and Human Rights. Participants working in fields where they can have an influence on the respect for LGBT persons human rights through their positions within NGOs, political, juridical or religious systems, or in other relevant organisations, are invited to participate. We trust that the programme will contribute to the strengthening of individual and organisational capacities and it is with a great pleasure we hereby invite you to apply. Göran Holmqvist Director General Sida Åsa Regnér Secretary General RFSU Sören Juvas President RFSL Programme Objective The objective of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Persons (LGBT) and Human Rights training programme is that participants after the programme should have an understanding on how societal conditions such as power, poverty and development are influenced by gender identity and sexual orientation be able to use international and regional treaties, laws and conventions that apply to LGBT persons human rights, and to be able to use surveillance organs connected to such treaties etc. be able to advocate for national legislative changes to benefit LGBT persons human rights be able to mobilise activism supporting LGBT persons human rights have developed skills in management, funding, financial reporting, planning with Logical Framework Approach (LFA) or strategic advocacy, or other skills necessary for working towards improved LGBT person s human rights be able to disseminate knowledge and experiences gained in the programme have access to a sustainable network supporting the work for improved LGBT persons human rights have perspectives and tools to empower LGBT Contents Week 1: Sexualities, Norms and Genders Week 2: Human Rights and Protection for LGBT Persons Week 3: Supporting LGBT in Practice Week 4: Regional follow-up Within these themes there will be lectures, group discussions and workshops on: Perspectives on Sexualities, Gender Identities and Sexual Orientation Sexual Health and Sexual Rights LGBT and the Right to Health The World and Violation of LGBT Human Rights Religion and LGBT Human Rights Human Rights International Law. Conventions and Treaties. International and National Advocacy Work for LGBT Planning with LFA Education as Method for Change Parliamentarians and Politicians Work for Change Empowerment of LGBT Strategic Advocacy Work Study Visits Governmental Bodies and Work for LGBT Human Rights SWOT-Analysis Region-Specific Challenges Programme Structure The programme is divided into two parts. The first part takes place during three weeks in Sweden in November 2008 and focuses on theoretical and practical components within the field of LGBT and Human Rights. After this, time is given to participants to work with their own projects in their respective countries. Mentors will be assigned for feedback on the progress. A follow-up week will take place in the participants region six months after the first three weeks in Sweden. An
Internet site will be established for enabling easy networking and support between the participants. Participants that apply for the programme should have a project or a programme Project for Change that is applicable to LGBT and Human Rights, or plan to have one, that is commencing or running during the first half-year of 2009. In the selection process, priority will be given to applicants with relevant Projects for Change. Dates and places The first part of the programme will take place in Stockholm, Sweden, November 10th 28th 2008. The second part will take place in Asia/Eastern Europe region, June 1nd 5th, 2009. Teaching Swedish and international experts with extensive experience from LGBT and Human Rights issues and international Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) projects will give lectures and hold workshops. The course will deal with theoretical and practical components of LGBT and Human Rights as well as general and personal capacity to understand and perform tasks within the field. There will be a combination of lectures, participatory exercises, group work and field visits. The resource persons and facilitators are persons of expertise that are experienced in the fields of law and social sciences. Subject specialists on sexuality, sexual orientation, sexual health, gender, rights, advocacy and planning processes will be included. Management and staff The programme is planned and implemented by RFSU in institutional partnership with RFSL. The programme steering committee with members from both organisations as well as from Faculty of Law at Uppsala University is responsible for the programme content and the selection of participants in collaboration with Sida. The programme secretariat is managed by RFSU. Participation Target regions: Bangladesh, Georgia, Kirgizstan, India, Moldova, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Ukraine. Target Group: The programme is designed for participants working in organisations or sectors giving them an influence on issues concerning LGBT and human rights. The course is open only for application by participants from countries mentioned above. Requested qualifications are: A minimum of three years working experience in either LGBT or Human Rights field Academic degree in social sciences, law, public health or related fields of study Applicants should have plans for, or ongoing, projects aiming at enhancing the human rights for LGBT persons in their respective country. The participants can be: Decision makers and public opinion builders, eg. at ministerial or other political levels who have influence on SRHR or HR policies and programmes, legislative processes, human rights, and values in society related to sexuality, sexual orientation or gender identity. NGO representatives working with LGBT or rights issues. Language requirements Excellent speaking and writing skills in English Application Process Closing date for application is April 30th, 2008. Applications submitted after closing date will not be considered. Applications should be written on the special form attached and include a recent photograph and required information and documents, including a description of the participant s Project for Change. An English language test should be made with an official body in the home country of the applicant, unless the applicant can provide other documentation to support her/his ability. The Swedish Embassy/Consulate does not carry out language tests but may be able to recommend appropriate language institutes for conducting tests. When necessary, the application should be approved by the official nominating authority in the country. Applications should be submitted to the nearest Swedish Embassy. If there is no Swedish Embassy/Consulate in the applicant s country, the application should be submitted directly to Programme Secretariat. Selected applicants will be notified by e-mail or fax. Once accepted, the applicant must confirm participation. An invitation letter will be sent out, containing additional information on the programme and the practical arrangements. Family members are not allowed to accompany participants to the programme. Cost of Participation The cost of the programme is divided between a participation fee and accommodation cost. The participation fee covers all training cost such as lectures, literature, documentation, study tours and certain social activities, as well as accommodation costs include board and lodging. The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) will cover these costs. Sida will also cover international travel costs to and from Sweden. The participant carries costs incurred in travelling to the nearest international airport. Personal expenses are not included. Accommodation The course venue and accommodation in single rooms will be at a hotel near Stockholm Globe Arena, 5 10 minutes by subway from Stockholm city. Visa Participants are responsible for obtaining all visas necessary for their journey and stay during the training programme. The visa should be valid for the whole period of the programme and the passport should be valid for three months longer than the entry visa. Inquires should be directed to respective Swedish Embassy / Consulate, or alternatively to other Schengen representation, as soon as possible after acceptance into the programme. Participants visiting other countries on their way to or from Sweden must ensure that correct visas
are obtained before leaving home country, especially for countries not included in the Schengen agreement. The costs for obtaining visas are carried by the participant. For more information, this website offers Swedish visa information: http://www.migrationsverket.se/ english.html Insurance Participants are covered by a group insurance while in Sweden and on organised tours during the programme. This insurance includes costs for medical care in the event of acute illness or accident. Medical and dental check-ups are not included. Contact information RFSU Karin Lenke P.O.Box 4331 S-10267 Stockholm Sweden Visiting address Medborgarplatsen 3, S-11826 Stockholm Sweden Telephone: +46 8 692 07 75 Telefax: +46 8 653 08 23 E-mail: karin.lenke@rfsu.se Website: www.rfsu.org RFSU is a Non Governmental Organisation, RFSL is a non-profit organisation that works founded in 1933. It has played a key role in with and for the rights of lesbian, gay, bi- prevention, sexuality education and sexual sexual and transgender people. Founded in and reproductive rights at large in Sweden, 1950, it is one of the world s oldest LGBT including LGBT Rights. The aim of RFSU is to organisations and has played a key role in advocate for a society where people have advocating and successfully changing Swed- the possibility to make decisions concerning ish society and the legal systems to include their sexuality that are not associated with LGBT rights. It currently has 30 local branch- demand or fear. RFSU believes that all men es throughout the country. RFSL s objective and women have the right to equal access to is that the same rights, opportunities and information, counselling and services relating to their sexual and reproductive health. On a more concrete level sexuality education, the right to contraception and access to safe and legal abortions as well as to be free of oppression based on sexual orientation or gender identity are fundamental rights. The last decade RFSU has intensified the international work for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. This has been accomplished through cooperation with NGOs and governments in Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe. RFSU is affiliated to IPPF, International Planned Parenthood Federation, which is the world s largest SRHR organisation. obligations will be applicable for LGBT people as they are for everyone else in society. RFSL works to improve the quality of life for LGBT people through political lobbying, information dissemination, and the organisation of social and support activities. Internationally, RFSL is affiliated and works closely with the International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA), and also collaborates with LGBT organisations in other countries. Halving poverty by 2015 is one of the greatest challenges of our time, requiring cooperation and sustainability. The partner countries are responsible for their own development. Sida provides resources and develops knowledge and expertise, making the world a richer place. SWEDISH INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION AGENCY Division for International Training Programmes SE-105 25 Stockholm Sweden Phone: +46 (0)8 698 50 00 Fax: +46 (0)8 20 88 64 sida@sida.se, www.sida.se Cover photo: Cleo Kempe Towers. Printed in Sweden by Edita Communication, 2007
For official use of the swedish embassy Received application by administration: Programme in LGBT and Human Rights (268) Part 1 in Stockholm, Sweden, November 10 28, 2008 Part 2 in Asia/Eastern Europe region, June 1 5, 2009 Sign Date Comment, see attached note application form (Typewriting or block letters) The Country (name of nominating organisation/institution/company) nominates (name of applicant) To the programme LGBT and Human Rights (268) Part 1 in Stockholm, Sweden, November 10 28, 2008, Part 2 in Asia/Eastern Europe region, June 1 5, 2009 Reasons for nomination (obligatory) Date Signature of nominating organisation/institution/company (When necessary/applicable) The Nomination is approved by (name of authorising authority) in accordance with local rules. Date Signature of authorising authority The Application should be submitted to the appropriate Swedish Embassy/ Consulate at the latest on April 30th, 2008. The Embassy/Consulate will forward it to the programme secretariat. If no appropriate Swedish Embassy/Consulate in the country, please submit application form directly to secretariat at the latest on April 30th, 2008. RFSU Karin Lenke P.O.Box 4331 S-10267 Stockholm Sweden PHOTO (Please do not glue. Attach with Staple) Visiting address Medborgarplatsen 3, S-11826 Stockholm Sweden Telephone: +46 8 692 07 75 Telefax: +46 8 653 08 23 E-mail: karin.lenke@rfsu.se Website: www.rfsu.org Applications received after this date will not be considered.
personal history 1. First name (underline name by which formally addressed) Second name Family name (surname) 2. Office address 3. Telephone (to office). (country code/area code) Fax no. E-mail (obligatory) 4. Home address 5. Telephone (home) (country code/area code) Mobile phone: E-mail (home): 6. Nationality Date of birth Day Month Year 7. Sex Male Female Other 8. Name and address of person to be notified in case of emergency (incl. country code/area code) Telephone: E-mail: 9. Education (start with last attended institution and work backwards) Name of institution and place of study Major fields of study Years of study from to Degrees 10. List membership of professional societies or other activities in civil, public or international affairs 11. List any relevant publication you have written (do not attach) 12. Previous residence in foreign country in relation to applicant s professional or study interest Have you participated in any training programme in Sweden before? yes no Name of programme, year employment record A. Present position Title of your post In order that your application may be complete, please give details of your duties and responsibilities for each of the posts you have occupied. Description of your work, including your personal responsibilities Years of service: from to Type and level of organisation Name of supervisor (if any) Name and address of employer
B. Previous position Title of your post Description of your work, including your personal responsibilities Years of service: from to Type and level of organisation Name of supervisor (if any) Name and address of employer Please state briefly the reason for applying to this programme, your main field of interest within the programme and how you hope to benefit from the programme. (Continue on supplementary page if necessary but no more than one page). project for Change Please describe your Project for Change, including title, on no more than two supplemenatry pages. Enclosed description 1 2 pages Language Requirement English certification does not have to be carried out if any of the following is applicable: English is my mother tongue or official language of the country. English is my working language (please enclose statement from management) Carried out higher academic education (min 6 months) where English was the medium of instruction (please enclose copy of certificate)
certificate of the english language Not required if any of the conditions at the bottom of page 3 apply Name of candidate ability to understand Understands without difficulty when addressed at normal rate Understands almost everything, if addressed slowly and carefully Requires frequent repetition and/or translation of words and phrases ability to WRITE Writes with ease and accuracy Ability to speak Speaks fluently and accurately and is easily intelligible Speaks intelligibly, but is not fluent or altogether accurate Speaks haltingly, and is often at a loss for words and phrases READING ability and comprehension Reads fluently, with full comprehension Writes slowly and with only a moderate degree of accuracy Writes with difficulty and makes frequent mistakes Reads slowly, but understands almost everything Reads with difficulty, and only with frequent recourse to a dictionary Language test administered by: Title: Address and Telephone: Date and signature: medical statement I do not have any infectious diseases (for example tuberculosis or trachoma) or any other illnesses which could present risks to persons that I will come in contact with. I do not have any medical conditions which prevent me from carrying out training away from home. I am in good health and enjoying full working capacity. Comment: Information to all applicants according to the Swedish Personal Data Act: Upon confirmation that your application have been accepted, the personal information that your have given in this application will be used by the Programme Organiser in administering the Programme, Your personal data will also be available to Sida for internal use. The data will not be used for other purposes. If you want a record of filed personal information you must send a written request to Mr Tomas Törn, ITP, SE-105 25 Stockholm, Sweden or tomas.torn@sida.se Signature of Applicant I certify that my statement in answer to the foregoing questions is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. If selected as a participant I undertake to spend the time during the period of the programme as directed by the programme management. Date Signature of Applicant If you are selected, you will be notified by fax or e-mail. Please confirm your acceptance to attend by fax or e-mail.