19 November 2007 - Rights CRINMAIL 38
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EUROPEAN UNION: Human rights based approaches in EU development policies [questionnaire]
CHILD RIGHTS PROGRAMMING: A practitioners' guide [book]
MEDIA: Launch of CRIN toolkit [publication]
CRIN Survey 2007
HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION: Compendium of good practices in the school system [call for submissions]
EDUCATION: Voice our Concern - Film and photography workbook [resource]
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EUROPEAN UNION: Human rights based approaches in EU development policies [questionnaire]
A briefing paper has been commissioned to explore the application of human rights based approaches to development in EU external aid policies, to be launched in spring 2008.
As the largest development donor in the world, the European Union is committed to ensuring that "Human rights is at the forefront of EU Development Cooperation". The policies flow from the legal obligations of its Member States, as well as from EU treaty provisions which recognise human rights as common values underpinning EU partnership and dialogue with third countries.
The concept of human rights based approaches (HRBA) is contained in five legal principles, namely:
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Express application of the international human rights framework
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Empowerment of rights holders
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Participation in one's own development (as of right and not just as best
practice)
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Non-discrimination and prioritisation of vulnerable groups; as well as
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Accountability of duty-bearers to rights-holders (for process and impact)
These legal and policy commitments of the EU reflect a wider international consensus that it is imperative to apply HRBA to development (including the fight against poverty).
The briefing paper will explore how the EU understands and integrates HRBA in its external development policies. The process is intended to raise awareness and inform decision-making by development actors, working with, and within, EU institutions. Key questions include how EU institutions as well as NGOs and other actors can assist and ensure that these commitments are met. The research is led by International Human Rights Network (IHRN).
Implementing, and other, development partners of the EU are invited to complete the short questionnaire at: http://www.ihrnetwork.org/new-eu-development-policies.htm and please forward to [email protected]
Further information
Visit: http://www.crin.org/hrbap/index.asp?action=theme.infoitem&item=15475
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CHILD RIGHTS PROGRAMMING: A practitioners' guide [book]
Getting it Right for Children - a practitioners' guide to child rights programming is a new child rights programming (CRP) practitioners' guide launched by Save the Children. It aims to help readers apply child rights principles and values at every stage of programming. It answers many of the "how to" questions that staff and organisations using a CRP approach have raised.
CRP puts children at the centre of programming. It recognises children as rights-holders and helps practictioners to engage them as actors in their own development. It recognises governments as the main duty-bearers in fulfilling children's rights, and promotes accountability to their citizens. It will ensure plans and activities are based on four fundamental principles relating to children's rights: survival and development; non-discrimination; child participation and the best interests of the child.
Each chapter in the guide offers: key steps that are tried and tested; top tips to help you as you begin the process; case studies of succesful practice from a range of countries and contexts; a 'yes, but' section with common dilemmas and possible solutions; and key steps and case studies are mostly taken from Save the Children's own global experience.
The guide shows that adopting a child rights-based approach is the most effective way to bring about positive and lasting change for children, their families and communities. It is not an easy process to embark on - many organisations are still addressing the challenges it involves. It will take time, resources (both human and financial) and commitment, in both the short and long term. It might require changes to the way an organisation works, its structure, its culture and management. It might also require changes to the way an organisation works with children, communities, partners and donors. But the investment will reap huge rewards.
You can buy copies of Getting it Right for Children - a practitioners' guide to child rights programming by emailing NBN International at [email protected]. For enquiries, contact [email protected]
Further information
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MEDIA: Launch of CRIN toolkit [publication]
This guide has been compiled with two goals in mind: to help organisations with media activities and communications, and to help organisations in submitting information for CRIN. The toolkit is arranged under several headings.
The first three sections have been written in response to the enquiries we receive about how and why we post information on CRIN. We hope it will save you time, and inspire more information sharing, but not discourage you from sending us your news, views, events and reports.
We also wanted to help with your media activities by offering advice on press releases, writing for the Web and emails. Good writing and presentation can make all the difference in getting your voice heard.
Finally, we have offered some tips on how you can get your letters published in newspapers and other publications (courtesy of CAABU), and a compilation of guidelines for interviewing and reporting on children. We expect to develop this toolkit further, but if you have any suggestions in the meantime, email [email protected].
For more information, contact:
Child Rights Information Network
1 St John's Lane, London EC1M 4AR
Tel: + 44 20 7012 6866 or 67
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.crin.org
Visit: http://www.crin.org/resources/infoDetail.asp?ID=15268&flag=report
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CRIN Survey 2007
As a membership organisation, we very much value and rely on the feedback we receive from our members. Your opinion is key to developing our services and long term priorities. We would therefore really appreciate your time in filling out this questionnaire. It should not take you more than five to ten minutes.
Fill out the survey online here: http://crin.speedsurvey.com
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HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION: Compendium of good practices in the school system [call for submissions]
Organisations and institutions from Europe, Central Asia and North America are invited to submit examples of good practice for a compendium on human rights education. These could include citizenship education and education for mutual respect and understanding. Submissions are being accepted for the primary and secondary level schooling sectors, including teacher training institutions.
A good practice denotes a strategy resulting in the successful teaching and learning of human rights values and competencies. Good practice might be demonstrated through a learning activity, a methodological tool, an audio-visual resource or a documented programme design intended for the formal education sector. The document examples of areas of good practice contains examples of the kinds of practices envisioned for the Compendium.
Materials selected for inclusion will be distributed widely for public use, both electronically and in hard copy, thus providing high visibility for your good practice. Organisations with existing copyrights on their materials will retain these rights but will need to provide permission for the translation and dissemination of the materials through the Compendium.
This is a joint initiative of the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE/ODIHR), the Council of Europe, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Deadline for submissions: 1 December 2007
For the submission form and more information on this project please refer to the website of Human Rights Education Associates (HREA), which is assisting in the preparation of the compendium, at the address: http://www.hrea.org/compendium/
Further information
Visit: http://www.crin.org/resources/infodetail.asp?id=15480
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EDUCATION: Voice our Concern - Film and photography workbook [resource]
Amnesty International is proud to announce the launch of the Voice Our Concern Film and Photography Workbook and DVD, a new human rights education resource for second level students. The pack consists of a DVD featuring four films made by transition year students, photographs taken by students, and workshops specifically designed to use in a classroom setting.
The Film and Photography Workbook and DVD is the second in a series of Voice Our Concern human rights education resources. It is designed to compliment the original Voice Our Concern Human Rights Education module for Transition Year, an exciting and creative resource that combines plays by nine of Ireland’s best known writers, drama and human rights workshops, and ideas for action plans. Both resources were specially designed for transition year, but can also be used in a range of other classes, including CSPE, RE, SPHE, drama, English and Irish.
Each workshop throughout the Film and Photography Workbook is laid out as follows:
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Link – this section provides links to the original Voice Our Concern module and suggests suitable activities for introducing each workshop to the students.
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The Project – this section describes the project carried out and explains how and why the students focussed on the issues chosen.
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Activity – this section provides an activity for the teacher to carry out with the class based on the photographs or film that accompany that particular workshop.
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Resources – the final section of each workshop lists resources providing further information on the topics covered.
The Voice Our Concern Film and Photography Workbook and DVD is priced at 15 euro including postage and packaging and can be ordered from [email protected]
Amnesty International Irish Section
First Floor, Ballast House, 18-21, Westmoreland St, Dublin 2, Ireland
Tel (+353 1) 863 8300; Fax (+3531) 675 1731
Email [email protected]
Website: http://www.amnesty.ie/amnesty/live/irish/default.asp
Further information
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