Grants are available to human rights organizations and activists in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, the Caribbean, East and Central Europe and Republics of the former Soviet Union for training/exchange projects, such as: On-site training: An individual from one country who has particular expertise in a specific area of work provides training to the staff of an organization in another country. Professional attachment: A participant serves as a temporary staff member of a host organization, acquiring on-the-job training in a specific area of work or skill. Study tour: A participant conducts an in-depth investigation into an area of work by visiting and consulting with two or more human rights or human rights-related institutions in one or more countries. N.B. IHRIP gives low priority to support for attendance at courses or workshops. Proposals for such support will be considered only in cases where the desired training is narrow in focus and fulfills a clearly defined institutional need.

Deadlines for applications:

April 30, 2004

August 31, 2004

December 31, 2004

Grants cover travel, a basic living stipend and health insurance for the participant (or trainer). It does not provide support for spouses or families. Grants vary depending on the location and length of the project (normally one to three months). Grants typically range from $1,000-7,000. N.B. Since IHRIP's purpose is to help strengthen human rights organizations, priority is given to applications from organizations. Applications will be accepted from individuals only when the person has demonstrated a commitment to human rights activism and is from/works in a country where there are few, if any, human rights organizations.

To download application forms (available in English, Arabic, French and Spanish) and application information, as well as for more information about IHRIP, visit the web site at: http://www.iie.org/ihrip

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