Human rights in development cooperation

Integrating the human rights aspect into policies and practices of development cooperation

Ekvilib Institute strives to improve the capacity and expertise in development cooperation based on respect for human rights (so-called human rights based approach to development cooperation).

Our work in this area consists of increasing public awareness, promoting public support for development in terms of human rights, preparing and conducting media campaigns and participating in political dialogue at national and European level in support of strategies, policies and activities that contribute to global development in terms of human rights.

As part of our lobbying and advocacy work, we are committed to improving visibility of development challenges in terms of human rights among decision-makers and politicians, both on international and national level and we are committed to systematic integration of human rights into development policies and practices.

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APPLICATIONS: NEW INTENSIVE COURSES

We are collecting applications for intensive training courses

In April 2012 we will start organizing intensive educational programs from the fields of Theatre of the Oppressed, Documentary photography and Documentary film. All programs are free of charge.

We invite everyone to take part in the courses who would like to gain or upgrade their existing knowledge in the selected fields and would at the same time like to – through the use of art – expose social issues which are important to them. The courses are open for everyone, however priority in selection will be given to members of different ethnic minority groups, national minorities and migrants. Everyone who speaks English or Slovene can apply for the training. The language of the training will be decided afterwards taking into account the prevailing language knowledge of the participants. If necessary, simultaneous interpretation will be organized.

The participants will be offered different types of support, among other things they will be able to borrow equipment, they will have access to the digital dark room, some will be awarded grants for future development of their projects, participating in festivals and meetings, and accommodation.