CALL FOR APPLICATION TRAINERS OF TRAINERS (TOT) WORKSHOP TRAINING IN ADVOCACYDEADLINE 16TH APRIL 2023

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A. BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT

The history of human rights in Kenya has remained a huge concern with authorities failing to ensure accountability for serious human rights abuses. Kenya has a long history of violent elections and mass human rights violations. The just-concluded 2022 general elections saw the former deputy president, Dr. William Samoei Ruto, elected as president with 50.5% of the vote. With a new government in place, the situation of human rights changes too because each government comes with a different agenda and different ways of engaging with stakeholders which in turn gives the need for strengthened advocacy to ensure that there is rule of law and good governance.

Kenya through its 2010 Constitution now has 47 county governments in place, meaning each county is governed by a governor who is in charge of the county. Through this system, there have been a lot of human rights issues have played out that include corruption, bad governance, and extrajudicial executions both at the county level and National level which then calls for increased advocacy on issues of Human Rights. Advocacy enables Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) to champion accountability when human rights violations occur.

Through advocacy, HRDs are able to foster a sense of community solidarity in order to promote their cause to the wider public as well as are able to identify and target key stakeholders with the aim to achieve concrete and long-term change. HRDs advocate for a human rights-based approach when dealing with all forms of discrimination so that they can be prevented or eliminated and ultimately achieve justice and accountability.

It is against this backdrop that the Defenders Coalition in partnership with DefendDefenders and Amnesty International (HURICAP), under the Power of Voices: Strengthening Civil Courage Alliance will conduct a five day, trainers of trainers (TOT) in advocacy to enhance the capacities of human rights defenders on how to engage with mechanisms as well as improve their drafting and writing skills.

B. DATES

The training for the trainers of trainers training will be conducted from 8th May 2023 to 12th May 2023 at a venue to be communicated at a later date. The Call for application is open to HRDs from all 47 counties of Kenya working on all thematic human rights themes with a key focus on Advocacy.

C. SELECTION CRITERIA

For one to participate in this training one has to meet the following requirements;

• One has to be affiliated with a human rights organization.
• On has to be involved in advocacy work that includes interacting with national, regional, and international human rights mechanisms.
• Defenders Coalition will prioritize applicants who have not undergone similar extensive training before
• Geographical location: Our aim is to select a diverse group who can provide an array of perspectives and share experiences. Applying individuals must be based in Kenya from the 47 counties and should mainly be carrying out human rights work.
• The participant should be able to express themselves freely in English or KiswahiLI.

D. BENEFITS

• The participants will be able to acquire and enhance their knowledge and skills on national, regional and international human rights mechanisms.
• The participants will be able to network with their peers working on advocacY.

E. APPLICATION

Selection for the training workshop is highly competitive. We encourage you to apply early and put your best foot forward.

Phase 1: Fill out this application form by 16th April 2023

Phase 2: Selection

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Phase 3: Preparation for the training

If you are selected to attend the training workshop you must demonstrate availability for the period as well as your ability to learn.

Fill the Application Form Here.