This e-learning course is intended for staff members of human rights and social justice NGOs and inter-governmental organisations who are responsible for information and communication (i.e. information officers, web editors, webmasters/webweavers, communication specialists) within their organisation. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) is a dynamic field where success is dependent upon skill development and practical experience. Participants will be introduced to proven methods of using ICTs to promote their human rights work. They will become equipped with the knowledge and tools to more effectively design and implement listservs, web sites, databases or multi-media for advocacy campaigns, training and information management. Course outline Week 1: Using ICTs - Special Considerations for Human Rights Work The deadline for applications is 15 July 2006. For more information, contact: HREA
Week 2: Research and Documentation
Week 3: Outreach and Information Dissemination
Week 4: Advocacy and Campaigning
Week 5: Open week
Week 6: Information Management
Week 7: On-line Collaboration
Week 8: On-line and Distance Learning
Week 9: Assessment of use of ICTs in participants' organisations
Week 10: Open week
Week 11: Peer-review of project(s) developed during the course
Week 12: Peer-review of project(s) developed during the course
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Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for Human Rights Work
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