International Seminar on the Development
of Partnership between volunteer
organi zatio ns in ord er to promo te Hu man
Rights Education
Baku, 13 –19 October 2005
Seminar Description and Application form
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Description of the course
1. Why this seminar?
The seminar is devoted to the development of cooperation between volunteer
organizations in order to promote human rights education and networking of
volunteer organizations.. In other words, the seminar will create the opportunity for
different youth organizations from various European countries to elaborate volunteer
projects in the field of Human Rights Education. The seminar will be organized by
Association of Young Azerbaijani Friends of Europe (Azerbaijan) in partnership
with Belarusian Youth Public Union “New Faces” (Belarus), "Swallows"
(Russia), Association for Democratic Prosperity – Zid (Serbia and Montenegro),
FIYE-POLAND (Poland) and International Youth Association EstYES (Estonia).
The event will be organized with financial support of European Youth Foundation.
Objectives of the seminar:
 To develop the knowledge of the participants regarding Human Rights and
importance of HR Education;
 To reveal and understand the advantages of volunteerism in Human Rights
Education;
 To introduce to the participants the methods of Human Rights Education
(COMPASS) and involvement of volunteers in HRE projects;
 To introduce to young people the main challenges related to Human Rights
situation in Europe;
 To reveal the directions of the cooperation between different European
countries and the development of networking;
 To elaborate the projects addressed to the involvement of volunteers in Human
Rights Education
2. Draft Programme of the Seminar:
1st Day: Revealing of the main needs, expectation and fears of the participants
regarding the seminar; Presentation of different organizations engaged in volunteer
work; Exhibition of the organizations; Intercultural party;
2nd Day: Development of theoretical knowledge of participants on HR; Introduction
of main challenges; the advantages of involvement of volunteers in HR Education;
3rd Day: Revealing of priorities in the field of involvement of volunteers in HRE,
study trip to volunteer organizations in Azerbaijan; Mid term Evaluation
4th day: Case studies by interactive methods such as forum theatre, debates.
5th Day: Development of practical skills (proposal writing, fundraising etc.) of the
participants regarding specifics of volunteer & HRE projects;
6th Day: Elaboration of the projects addressed to the involvement of volunteers in
HRE; Open Space Technology; Final Evaluation;
3. Profile of the participants:
The Seminar will bring together 25 participants with different background from
European countries:
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 Youth leaders and youth workers and NGO representatives, who has volunteer
experience and experience in human rights education;
 Young representatives of NGOs involved in projects related to human rights &
intercultural dialogue;
 Aged 18-30;
 Ability to work in English;
 Motivated to participate in the follow up activities of the event;
 Able to attend for the full duration of the seminar;
During the selection of the participants, prep-team will consider different experience
background of applicants, geographical aspect and gender balance.
4. Travel, board and lodging
The Organizers will reimburse 80% of participants' travel costs (maximum 350
Euro). Each participant should pay 30 Euro participation fee. Accommodation and
meal will be provided during the seminar by organizers as well with support of
European Youth Foundation. 30 Euro participation fee will be deducted from the
reimbursed amount. Reimbursement of travel costs will only be on presentation of
the tickets AND a receipt/invoice.
5. The deadline and selection procedure
The selection of participants will be done by the team of trainers taking into account
the profile of participants, NGO-government balance, as well as gender and regional
balance.
Applications must be made on the enclosed form and returned, duly completed, and
accompanied by a letter recommending your participation (for NGO applicants) to the
e-mail, by Monday, 12 September 2005 at the latest: hreseminar_baku@yahoo.com.
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APPLICATION FORM
(please type or use capital letters and write legibly in black ink)
Please note, submitting an application for the seminar does not guarantee a
place. Those candidates selected for participation will receive
further information and a letter of confirmation by end of September.
Surname: __________________________________ First name: _________________________________
Age: ______________
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Gender:
male
 female
Your working language(s), please tick the appropriate boxes for each language:
English:
Spoken
Understanding
Fluent
Fair
Beginner
None
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Other: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Address of your organisation: _____________________________________________________________
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Your private address: _____________________________________________________________________
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Telephone: home: ___________________________ Work: _______________________________________
Fax: ________________________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________
The name of your organisation/NGO (please specify if you are a member of a youth NGO or
volunteer, and whether you work at local, regional, national or international level):
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Short description of the aims of your organisation and briefly your work or responsibilities
in your organisation:
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Your / your organisation’s experience with any of the topics below
a) Voluntary work:
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b) Human Rights Education
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Have you followed any other training in youth work (if yes, please describe briefly) ?
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What is your motivation to take part in the seminar?
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Briefly state your expectations for the seminar:
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Your main training needs in the field of human rights:
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How will your organisation benefit if you attend the seminar:
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If your application is accepted for this course, do you have any special practical
requirements (special dietary needs, disability, etc)? _______________________________________
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Please feel free to add your own comments:
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Please send your application to the Association of Young Azerbaijani Friends of Europe by
email hreseminar_baku@yahoo.com.
The Deadline for applications: 12 September 2005
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