Saturday, 25 July 2009 by marta

The regional training programme on the Equal Status and Human Rights of Women in South East Asia

The objective of the programme is to improve the practical application of international and regional standards for the promotion and protection of gender equality and human rights of women in South East Asia, which is envisaged to contribute to the empowerment of women in economic, legal and political spheres in the region.

The programme is designed primarily for representatives of NGOs and of government agencies responsible for equality issues and researchers involved in promoting the human rights of women. Both men and women are encouraged to apply for the programme.

Candidates from the following countries are invited to apply: Burma, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines,Thailand and Vietnam. Candidates from Singapore and Brunei are welcome to apply, but the organisers cannot undertake any financial
obligations as to their participation.

Important information about the application process - please read before applying:

- Applications from other states than those mentioned above, will NOT be considered;

- There is a specific application form that must be used when applying. You can download it from this site. (Sending only your CV will NOT be regarded as an application);

- Information brochures and application forms have been sent to the relevant Swedish Embassies/Consulates;

- Application forms can be sent to the Raoul Wallenberg Institute either by fax, email or regular mail;

Last date for submitting applications is July 31, 2009.Download PDF:

Information brochure online at: http://www.rwi.lu.se/news/tempact/seahuwo09br.pdf

Application form online at: http://www.rwi.lu.se/news/tempact/seahuwo09app.pdf