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[Resources] Web resource gathers human rights education commitments of States in one place -OHCHR

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Web resource gathers human rights education commitments of States in one place

The UN Human Rights Office launches a new resource, making available all the human rights education provisions of treaties and other instruments in one place.

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The web resource “The Right to Human Rights Education”, launched during a side event at the 27th session of the Human Rights Council, outlines in one place all the existing commitments by Member States — made at the United Nations and at the regional level — to undertake and promote human rights education.

In her opening remarks during the event, Jane Connors, Director of the UN Human Rights Office Research and Right to Development Division, said it was important to remember that human rights education is an essential prerequisite for realizing all human rights.

“If we don’t know what human rights are and how to protect them, how can we claim them or enforce them?” she said. “Effective human rights education is relevant to our daily lives. It engenders a discussion on how human rights norms can be translated into social, economic, cultural and political reality.”

The resource is aimed at governments, national human rights institutions, intergovernmental organizations and civil society. It is intended to serve as a guidance and advocacy tool for all these stakeholders.

The resource was three years in the making, and brought together a partnership of numerous groups including the International Contact Group on Citizenship and Human Rights Education, other intergovernmental organizations and civil society. It replaces a publication of the same name issued by the Human Rights Office in 1999 in printed form. Being web-based means the resource is easily updatable and more easily accessible to a much wider audience.

22 September 2014
Sourece: www.ohchr.org

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[Campaign] “Rights All- You-Can” campaign -UPJC

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“Rights All- You-Can” campaign

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This year, as part of the UP Journalism Club’s (UPJC) 59th anniversary celebration, the organization is conducting a revolutionary campaign entitled: Rights All- You-Can, which aims to enable the youth to become aware of the need for the revival of human rights education in Philippine school curriculums.

Support “Rights All- You-Can” campaign. Join the information campaign online by liking and sharing information materials posted at https://www.facebook.com/upjournalismclub.

Offline, a human rights exhibit on September 16-19 at the University of the Philippines-Diliman and a forum will be held on September 20. These events will be UPJC’s concrete cumulative project, that both of which centers on human rights education awareness in the Philippines. The event is open to students inside and outside UP Diliman.

For more details pls follow UPJC @ https://www.facebook.com/upjournalismclub.

The UP Journalism Club (UPJC) is an academic organization based at the College of Mass Communication in the University of the Philippines – Diliman. For 58 years, UPJC has been continually striving to uphold the professional and the ethical standards in journalism through its tradition of critical thought and action, and has since then been in the service of the college, the university and the Philippine society.

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Finalists 2nd HR Pinduteros choice for Human Rights Events/Campaign

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2nd HR Pinduteros choice for Human Rights Events/Campaign

Here are the most clicked HR Events/Campaign posts in HRonlinePH.com.

Please support your favorite Events/Campaign post and help us decide who will be our 2nd HR Pinduteros choice for Human Rights Events/Campaign. Voting starts now and ends on 12 midnight of November 20, 2012.

To VOTE click the link of the article (to direct you to the article posted in HRonlinePH.com) and click the like button which can be found below each post.

Thank you.

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[Announcement] PIHRTPA 4thNational Human Rights Training Program (NHRTP) Call for Applications 2012

The NHRTP is the annual core program of PIHRTPA in the Philippines. PIHRTPA is composed of human rights educators/activists trained by Montreal-based Equitas International Centre for Human Rights Education through its annual International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP). Equitas is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established in 1967 dedicated to the promotion of human rights through education in Canada and around the world. Equitas’ annual IHRTP helps organizations build their capacity to engage in human rights education, promotion and democratic development. A product of Equitas’ annual IHRTP, PIHRTPA was established in the Philippines in 2005 with a framework of building a culture of human rights.

To vote pls click link and LIKE https://hronlineph.com/2012/08/09/announcement-pihrtpa-4thnational-human-rights-training-program-nhrtp-call-for-applications-2012/

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Search for the best Pick-up lines against Immoral Debt

sali na sa kulitan… Post ur Pick-up lines against Debt
sa comment box sa link na ito https://www.facebook.com/groups/210738199018314/234534723305328/?notif_t=like, share and ask friends to like ur Pick-uplines.
Ang pinakamaraming like ang magiging official T-shirt print/design ng uTANG na! Imoral! at may libreng T-shirt pa! Winner will be announced on March 25, 2012.
It’s more FUN to HATE DEBT in the Philippines!

To vote pls click link and LIKE https://hronlineph.com/2012/02/15/announcement-search-for-the-best-pick-up-lines-against-immoral-debt/

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New movement Kilusang 99%

I write on account of significant and indicative developments happening all over the world which I think presents judicious opportunity for the Filipino people to bring about systems change.

Since December of last year, we have witnessed a global restiveness that toppled governments and encouraged mass uprisings against the economic monopoly of the rich. First, it was the Arab Spring in the Middle East, and now the Occupy Wallstreet Movement that has swept the coasts of the United States, Europe and the rest of the world. These unrests speak about a people’s desire to triumph over poverty, social injustice, inequality and corporate greed. The Occupy Wallstreet Movement is a resonance of the collective protest of the 99% suffering from joblessness and dislocation with no hope of recourse from their governments.

To vote pls click link and LIKE https://hronlineph.com/2011/11/10/event-new-movement-kilusang-99/

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[Petition] Cancel the permit of Ore Asia Miningat DRT given by the DENR, Now!

The site is a fragile area part of the geohazard, it’s also an ancestral domain of the Dumagat indigenous people with no FPIC or free and prior informed consent, it’s also located in a 1 kilometer radius from Angat Watershed source of our Metro Manila Water. The area is a natural and residual forest that needs to preserve to maintain our biodivesity (flora and fauna). The Ore Asia Mining corporation has been cutting trees where they dont even have cutting permit for almost a year and this resulted to intoxication and siltation of our Biak na Bato rivers. Please Help us to gather more signatures so that our national government will act to save our Bulacan Sierra Madre.

Sincerely,
To vote pls click link and LIKE https://hronlineph.com/2011/11/06/petition-cancel-the-permit-of-ore-asia-miningat-drt-given-by-the-denr-now/

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Padyak para sa Katutubo at Kalikasan II (PKK II)

On October 14, the Church will celebrate the 35th Indigenous Peoples Sunday. A yearly event that started in 1978 by the CatholicBishops’ Conference of the Philippines, our Bishops have accepted and declared the second Sunday of October as Indigenous Peoples Sunday (formerly Tribal Filipino Sunday), thereby intending to call attention to the plight of our indigenous brothers and sisters who are so often exploited and discriminated against in our society.

To date, more than ten (10) million IPs, yearning for respect and survival, challenge us, their Christian brothers, to help redeem them from this undeserved situation. Their experience and aspiration remind us how life is interrelated with land as gift from the Creator, and the dignity of all women and men as children of God.

To vote pls click link and LIKE https://hronlineph.com/2012/09/02/event-padyak-para-sa-katutubo-at-kalikasan-ii-pkk-ii/

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Never Again to Martial Law! We remember, we inform, we inspire our youth with the truth and lessons of Martial Law. #rememberML@40

JOIN us in our pledge to remember, inform and inspire the youth with the truth and lessons that our nation learned from this dark period of our history.

I pledge to…

Never Again to Martial Law!
We remember, we inform, we inspire
Our youth with the truth and lessons of Martial Law.
#rememberML@40

and Invite people to…
1. Like and share the “Remember ML@40” FB page
2. Invite/recruit 40 or more others to like “Remember ML@40” FB page and ask them to recruit 40 more
3. Submit and/or post own “Pinky Pledge Photo” and ask others to do the same
4. Like and share all posts from “Remember ML@40” FB page
5. Participate in the “Online action day”
6. Change profile pic on September 21, 2012

To vote pls click link and LIKE https://hronlineph.com/2012/05/11/never-again-to-martial-law-we-remember-we-inform-we-inspire-our-youth-with-the-truth-and-lessons-of-martial-law-rememberml40/

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Book Launch of Philippine Native Trees 101

This book is published by Green Convergence (GC) and Hortica Filipina (HF), the GC member focused on the promotion of planting native trees. It features 108 native trees and their botanical information, each accompanied by beautiful pictures and a personal anecdote by an environmentalist/friend/scientist who wrote about her/his favorite tree.

To vote pls click link and LIKE https://hronlineph.com/2012/08/14/event-book-launch-of-philippine-native-trees-101/

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International Solidarity Mission (ISM) to call for international and local support against the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO)

The Prelature of Infanta is organizing a two-day International Solidarity Mission (ISM) to call for international and local support against the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority, better known as APECO. This mission will be highlighted by an on-site visit of Swiss, Dutch and Filipino faith-based leaders, local anti-APECO support groups, representatives of the CHR and NCIP, and media around the area of the eco-zone on February 17 and 18, 2012.
The ISM aims to support and strengthen the anti-APECO campaign on both local and national levels towards the repeal of Republic Act 10083 (amended version of the RA 9490) renamed as the “Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO)”.

To vote pls click link and LIKE https://hronlineph.com/2012/02/11/eventadvisory-international-solidarity-mission-ism-to-call-for-international-and-local-support-against-the-aurora-pacific-economic-zone-and-freeport-authority-apeco/

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“It’s More Fun Without APECO” – A Call for Solidarity with the Anti-APECO Struggle

We, from the Prelature of Infanta and Task Force Anti-APECO, are hoping for your solidarity with our latest efforts to stop the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO). Since 2007, we’ve been campaigning against the construction of this ecozone in the town of Casiguran, Aurora.

This February 16-20, we’re launching a social media platform entitled “It’s more fun in Aurora, without APECO” to spread word and to reach out to sympathetic groups. Beyond APECO itself, this platform will be highlighting the negative impact of special economic zones and their underlying development model on the poor, showcasing concrete grassroots alternatives to APECO, in Casiguran and beyond.

To vote pls click link and LIKE https://hronlineph.com/2012/02/15/event-its-more-fun-without-apeco-a-call-for-solidarity-with-the-anti-apeco-struggle/

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[Event] 2nd Araw ng Siklista – CYCAD

This festive convergence of a growing number of Pinoy bikers, is a clear signal from our country(wo)men of their preference for non-pollutive, healthy and cheap sustainable transportation alternatives. Last year’s event was magical. Bikers foregoing a Sunday with their families to pedal the 130 km route – no accident, motorists glady shared the road, pedestrians cheered us on, And while some faltered to finish the day’s course, the stories of personal feats, meeting new friends, a sense of shared community, have not.  In this simplest contraption & come-as-you-are event, bikers go home embracing diversity, overcoming adversity, lessons in on-spot leadership & teamwork,  free-boost of self-esteem, discipline (on & off-road) and a commitment that others must savor what we have.

To vote pls click link and LIKE https://hronlineph.com/2011/11/16/event-2nd-araw-ng-siklista-cycad/

[Announcement] PIHRTPA 4thNational Human Rights Training Program (NHRTP) Call for Applications 2012

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Pinoy International Human Rights Training Program Alumni(PIHRTPA), Inc.

4thNational Human Rights Training Program (NHRTP)
Call for Applications 2012!!

The Pinoy International Human Rights Training Program Alumni (PIHRTPA or Equitas Alumni for brevity) has the honor to invite human rights defenders to apply for the 4th National Human Rights Training Program (NHRTP) which will be held from November 5 – 12, 2012 inTagaytay (exact venue will be announced soon).

The NHRTP is the annual core program of PIHRTPA in the Philippines. PIHRTPA is composed of human rights educators/activists trained by Montreal-based Equitas International Centre for Human Rights Education through its annual International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP). Equitas is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established in 1967 dedicated to the promotion of human rights through education in Canada and around the world. Equitas’ annual IHRTP helps organizations build their capacity to engage in human rights education, promotion and democratic development. A product of Equitas’ annual IHRTP, PIHRTPA was established in the Philippines in 2005 with a framework of building a culture of human rights.

This year, PIHRTPA will hold the 4th national roll out of IHRTP through the National Human Rights Training Program (NHRTP). This Program, which uses a Spiral Methodology of Learning in conducting human rights education/training activities will bring together twenty (20) human rights workers from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Its goal is to increase participants’ knowledge of international human rights laws and its mechanisms, domestic laws, legal remedies, and engage in critical reflection and inquiry and apply the same in their human rights education work, and discuss the role of human rights education in building a culture of human rights in their region, to share strategies and best practices and to encourage networking.
Participants leave at the end of the intensive one-week program with a plan for implementing a human rights education activity within their own organization applying their knowledge and skills learned. Participants may undertake its own follow-up activities such as human rights training sessions based on the NHRTP module and the development of new programs and long-term partnerships to strengthen human rights education and democratic development with PIHRTPA and other participating organizations at the regional levels.
The selection process and participant profile we are looking for are described below. The Selection Committee gives priority to the organizations best able to demonstrate their commitment and effectiveness in relation to human rights promotion and education. Consideration is also given to overall gender balance.
Through the support of the Embassy of Canada and Equitas, selected participants will be awarded bursaries to help cover the accommodationand travel costs of the program i.e. Plane fare and Bus fare going to, and from the Training venue. Transportation expenses from residence to bus terminals /airport, etc. shall be shouldered by the participants’ respective organizations as counterpart.

Application forms are available at the Secretariat at pinoyihrtpalumni@yahoo.comor contact Tel. No./Fax No. 4333199 and mobile number 09058610879. You may email or fax your completed application form with the required documents to the Secretariat.

The deadline for receiving applications by email or fax is on or before August 24, 2012.

The Secretariat
4th National Human Rights Training Program (NHRTP)
Pinoy International Human Rights Training Program Alumni (PIHRTPA), Inc.
c/o 401-B CRM Building, No. 106 Kamias, Q.C. 1101
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Who can participate?

The training course will involve people who work on human rights issues through human rights education and advocacy
Participant will be selected and invited to participate in consultation with alumni from Mindanao, Visayas and Luzon, according to the following criteria:

• Must be at least in his/her two years of human rights work.
• Has not been able to attend any training on international human rights instruments;
• Active participation in human rights education activities in their respective areas of work;
• Willingness and commitment to take and apply to her/his organization the human rights education skills that will be learned during the training and in frequent coordination with Pinoy IHRTP Alumni; and,
• Has exhibited a sphere of influence in their respective areas to make a difference.

Checklist of Requirements to be submitted:
• Completed Application Form with endorsement letter from Supervisor or Employer
• A recommendation letter from any NGO or PO
• Individual Plan on HRE session
• A Memorandum of Agreement with Pinoy IHRTP Alumni will be sent to those who will be selected for the implementation of Individual Plan

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[Event] Coffee with the Military and the CHR: Straight Talk on Human Rights -Lifeline Foundation

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LIFELINE FOUNDATION presents a very special seminar:

Coffee with the Military and the CHR: Straight Talk on Human Rights.

Speakers:
Director Ana Elzy E. Ofreneo
Human Rights Education and Research Office
and
Col. Domingo Tutaan
Chief of the Human Rights Office, Armed Forces of the Philippines

Come and bring all the questions you’ve wanted to ask about human rights, the military and current issues in Philippine society.
Wednesday, 22 February 2012, 7:30pm
at Lifeline Foundation’s Head Office
#86 Aguirre Avenue, BF Homes Paranaque (View Map)
Free of Charge
Call 836-2514 for RESERVATIONS or TO REGISTER , click here or copy below link into your browser.
http://www.ineedalifeline.org/community/lifeline-empowerment-seminar-coffee-with-the-military-and-the-chr-straight-talk-on-human-rights

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[Announcement] AIPh is looking for Seven (7) experienced individuals

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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Philippines (AIPh) is looking for Seven (7) experienced individuals for the following positions:

Human Rights Officer

Deadline of submission of applications: January 27, 2012
·Responsible for planning, supervising, coordinating and monitoring of human rights work
Formulates short and long term plans and strategies
Manages, coordinates and monitors implementation and evaluation of campaigns, human rights education, communications, media and publications work.

Organizational Development Officer

Deadline of submission of applications: January 27, 2012
·Responsible for planning, supervising, coordinating and monitoring of organizational development including membership development, staff development and welfare;
·Formulates short and long term plans and strategies;
·Manages the finances, the office and ensures compliance with domestic legal obligations;
·Supports the leadership of the organization including governance.

Events organizer

Deadline of submission of applications: January 27, 2012
·Mainly responsible for organizing the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the pre-AGM meetings of the organization, with supervision of Organizational Development Officer or Director.
·Short term employment: February- May 15, 2012.

Membership Development Coordinator

Deadline of submission of applications: 18 February 2012
·Coordinates, supervises, facilitates and organizes membership activities
·Recruits and develops members and supporters of AIPh to take action for human rights
Organizes and conducts activities to increase members and supporters for human rights

3 Local Project staff for Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao

Deadline of submission of applications: 18 February 2012
·Organizes and conduct human rights awareness activities in schools and barangays
·Recruits and develops members and supporters of AIPh to take action for human rights
·Establishes linkages and partnership to facilitate human rights work
·Preferably from the following areas:
o NCR
o Cebu City or Iloilo City
o Davao City or Cagayan de Oro City
·Duration of post: February 20, 2012- December 31, 2013

For more information, please email applications20112012@gmail.com

[Announcement] The 2012 Global Human Rights Essay Contest on “Human Right City”

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Dear Friends,

Greetings from Korea Human Rights Foundation in Seoul, Korea!

Korea Human Rights Foundation is a non-governmental organization that conducts research and promotes human rights education in Korea.

I am writing to you to invite you and your organization to join an academic essay contest that we will be hosting as part of the program of the 2012 World Human Rights Cities Forum to be held in Gwangju, South Korea on 16-18 May 2012.

The 2012 Global Human Rights Essay Contest on “Human Right City” (Human Rights City Essay Contest, hereafter HRC Essay Contest) is a joint initiative by The Institute for Social Development and Policy Research of Seoul National University, Korea and the Korea Human Rights Foundation with support of the Metropolitan City of Gwangju.

The HRC Essay Contest was launched in order to promote the idea of a human rights city as a means to localize human rights in the context of glocalization (global_local). Its primary goal is to promote youth participation in the building of a human rights city through the articulation of their visions, ideas and experiences.

The submissions to be received before xcepted until March 15th,

3 finalists to be chosen among submissions will be invited to the 2012 WHRCF (Gwangju, 16-18 May 2012) to compete in the finals. They will make public presentation of their essay before judges on 16 May 2012 during the WHRCF.

Deadline for the registration to participate is 31 January and actual deadline of essay submissions will be 15 March 2012.

All students, undergraduate and graduate and youth before age 35 interested in the topic of human rights city are encouraged to apply.

Please, pass the information along to anyone that might be eligible at your university, institutions or networks.

I have attached a file with specific information regarding the competition. Also, please visit our website for more info: http://humanrightscity.net/eng/subpage.php?pagecode=060101

With any inquires regarding the contest please feel free to contact Ms Soo Yon SUH, sooyonsuh@gmail.com research fellow at KHRF

who is in charge of the project.

I look forward to your active participation and cooperation.

Best wishes,

Anselmo Lee

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Seonghoon LEE (Anselmo)
Executive Director, Korea Human Rights Foundation (KHRF)
4/F., Seomoon Bldg. 368-22, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea 121-893
Tel : +82-(0)2-363-0601 (office) +82-(0)10-4293-0707 (Mobile) Fax: +82-(0)2-363-0208
alee7080@gmail.com / http://www.humanrights.or.kr

 

[Event] An Online Forum on Citizen Advocacy and Human Rights Compliance – www.hrea.org

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An Online Forum on Citizen Advocacy and Human Rights Compliance

November 28-December 9, 2011
Presented by HREA and The Global Citizens’ Initiative

Dear HREA and TGCI Colleagues:

The Global Citizens’ Initiative (TGCI) and Human Rights Education Associates (HREA) are co-sponsoring an online Forum on Citizen Advocacy and Human Rights Compliance from November 28-December 9, 2011. The focus of the Forum will be on what citizens can do to ensure that human rights policies and practices of countries and corporations are in alignment with international agreements, commitments and obligations.

The Forum will provide opportunities for TGCI and HREA network members to learn more about the international human rights framework and discuss the roles that concerned individuals and NGOs and other civil society organizations can play in ensuring their protection, realization and promotion. The Forum will use a guided discussion format involving expert presentations and facilitated conversations among participants. Our goal is to help participants organize advocacy, outreach and education and training efforts in support of human rights. A detailed agenda of the Forum will be distributed later this week.
YOUR PARTICIPATION IS NEEDED. Please confirm your participation at HREA’s Facebook page. To participate in the Forum, you must register to become a member on The Global Citizen’s Initiative website at http://www.theglobalcitizensinitiative.org . Membership is free—When you complete your membership, you will get a confirmation message. You then will be registered to receive information regarding the agenda for the Forum and how to post and respond to discussion comments. Note: If you are already registered on TGCI, at the time of the Forum click member log-in and then click-on World Community Forum/Current Forum Topic.

For further information or questions please contact: editor@gcitizen.org .

Sincerely,
Ron Israel
The Global Citizens’ Initiative

Felisa Tibbitts
HREA
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HREA – http://www.hrea.org

Human Rights Education Associates (HREA) is an international non-governmental organisation that supports human rights learning; the training of activists and professionals; the development of educational materials and programming; and community-building through on-line technologies.

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