The ASAP Youth Advocacy Institute is
back!!
Attention:
Deadline for application postponed to July 19. Application forms are
free. Write to discussions.asap@gmail.com for more details.
ASAP invites
applications from young persons living and working in Asia to join the 2nd Advocacy Institute for Safe Abortion Rights to be
held in Mumbai, India from 4th Sept to
6th Sept 2013.
Course
Content:
There is a growing need for young champions to take
on the role of promoting, protecting and expanding the sexual and reproductive
rights of women, men and youth in Asia. The most challenging of these issues is
the right to access safe abortion services. Young people need to be able to
challenge conservative interpretations that allow cultural practices to be used
to restrict the rights of young people, especially young girls and women.
Understanding the gender and human rights
dimensions of this struggle are important in building the capacity to be able
to hold governments accountable for fulfilling programmes they are signatory
to. Building alliances with communities and key stakeholders is possible
through the use of social networking platforms as well as off line activities.
This institute will
cover the following topics:
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Social construct of Gender
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Human rights and women’s rights
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Sexual and reproductive health and rights
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Safe abortion access as a human right
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Values clarification
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Communication skills including social media
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Use of Facebook, Twitter and blogs for networking
The
Institute will encourage leadership skills and
engage in strategic planning to develop
ongoing involvement. Participants will have further opportunities to work in
close collaboration with ASAP country partners through small grants awarded.
Who you are:
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You are a young person between 18 and 25 years of
age, living and/or working in Asia.
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You have a working knowledge of English.
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You have at least 3 years experience working with
issues of sexual and reproductive health in any capacity and you are passionate
about the sexual and reproductive rights of young people.
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You have a good social network of other young
people
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You have good communication skills and know how to
use the Internet and smart phones for Facebook, Twitter and blogs.
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You believe that every girl and woman should have
the right to choose if and when she wants to be pregnant and if she wants to
continue a pregnancy or not.
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You can demonstrate how you will use what you learn
at the Institute in your work and how you will continue to participate in
follow-up activities
What this institute
will be:
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An exciting and challenging 3 days with
intense interactions!
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In depth engagement with issues of sexual and
reproductive health and rights in Asia from a gender and human rights
perspective.
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Learning how to use communication tools and social
networking platforms.
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An opportunity to interact with other young people
from across Asia, for an enriching exchanges and sharing of experiences.
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A chance to make a difference as a champion in your
own country
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Ongoing networking and mentoring support from the
ASAP team beyond the workshop
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Creation of an alumni network to stay involved with
the issues and expand your sphere of influence!
Last date for
applications: 19th July 2013 (Friday)
Write to us on
discussions.asap@gmail.com for application forms and for more information.
For more information please visit: http://asap-asia.org/blog/call-for-applications-youth-advocacy-institute-deadline-for-applications-extended/
