CAPACITY BUILDING TRAINING
TRAINING FOR CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS ON ENGAGING WITH THE AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS AND REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS MECHANISMS

Background: Recognizing the urgent need for collective action to address environmental degradation and climate change in Africa, the African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies, in collaboration with (Open Society Foundation –Africa (OSF) / Ford Foundation West Africa;TBC), is organizing a three-day training on regional and international environmental protection and climate change mechanisms. This initiative is supported by various partners committed to environmental sustainability and climate resilience.

Context: Africa faces significant environmental challenges, including deforestation, pollution, loss of biodiversity, and the impacts of climate change such as droughts, floods, and rising temperatures. Civil society actors and organizations are pivotal in advocating for environmental protection, promoting sustainable practices, and building resilience to climate change across the continent.

THEME: FROM ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION TO CLIMATE ACTION: EMPOWERING CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS IN AFRICA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN RIGHTS ADVANCEMENT.
JULY 2025 TRAINING

OBJECTIVES



  •  To equip CSOs working on environment and climate change in Africa with knowledge and skills to enhance the protection of human rights through engagement with international and regional human rights mechanisms.

  •  To introduce participants to the functions and procedures of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights.

  •  To inspire participants to actively participate in the activities of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, particularly regarding environmental and climate-related issues.

  •  To explore the unique roles that CSOs can play in promoting democracy, upholding the rule of law, and advocating for environmental justice and sustainable development.

  •  To facilitate dialogue and the exchange of experiences among CSOs from diverse backgrounds in The Gambia.

  •  To prepare a cohort and establish a dedicated network of CSOs that will be working with the ACHPR on the promotion and protection of human rights in relation to environmental and climate issues in Africa.

    • Date & Venue

    29th -31st July 2025 – (Venue: Banjul)

    TRAINING HIGHLIGHTS

    • 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭-𝐋𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Facilitated by human rights experts and ACHPR representatives.

    • 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬: Practical insights into DWD and SGBV challenges across Africa.

    • 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬: Skill-building activities on advocacy, documentation, and communication drafting.

    • 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: Foster connections with stakeholders and peers to strengthen advocacy efforts.

    Expected Outcomes

    At the end of the course, participants would be:
    • ● Gain enhanced knowledge of regional and international human rights mechanisms.;
    • ● Develop region-specific advocacy strategies to address DWD and SGBV.;
    • ● Strengthen collaborative networks for collective action.
    • ● Amplify representation of climate action issues in ACHPR deliberations.;
    • ● Meet and learn from defenders from West Africa Africa working on a range of human rights issues;

    Languages:

    English and French are the languages of the Training with available simultaneous interpretation facilities.

    Target Participants:

    𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨: Civil society actors and organizations working on environmental protection and climate change from diverse African communities, totalling 12 participants, representing various sectors and stakeholder groups.

    APPLICATION PROCESS

    𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭:

    1. A completed application form.

    2. A personal statement (maximum 500 words) detailing their work on climate action issues, as well as their motivation to participate.

    3. A letter of support from their community or organization.

    4. Curriculum Vitae (CV).

    Deadline for Applications

    [Application Closed ]

    How to Apply Submit your application through the Google Form provided below. For inquiries, please contact: Email: projects@acdhrs.org

    SELECTION

    • 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝. Take this opportunity to join a transformative training program and become a voice for the rights and dignity of Vulnerable and marginalized communities in Africa including those Discriminated based on work and descent! . • 𝐈𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝.

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    JULY 2025 TRAINING