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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-CA link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Dear colleagues</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Please find below the information regarding the Equitas program on human right training launched this year for the study in 2016. Civil society representatives, human rights organisations, human rights activists from around the world, including Vietnam are invited to apply for participation in the course. There are a limited number of bursaries for successful applicants. The deadline for application is November 23, 2015. The course will be from June 5 – June 24, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Thanks for your interest and sorry for possible cross posting.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Best regards<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:blue;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Van</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Invitation to submit an application for the:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'> </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>37<sup>th</sup> International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP)</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><span lang=FR-CA style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Qu�bec, Canada, June 5 - June 24, 2016</span></b><span lang=FR style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-autospace:none'><span lang=FR-CA style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'> </span><span lang=FR style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-autospace:none'><span lang=FR-CA style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'> </span><span lang=FR style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Greetings from Equitas!</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>We are delighted to contact you today with details about our next annual International Human Rights Training Program. The International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) is an internationally recognized intensive three week training program. It is the only training in the world specifically dedicated to building the capacity and skills of human rights educators.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>The program is a unique opportunity for human rights educators to acquire practical tools to improve the effectiveness and impact of their work while deepening their understanding of human rights. We are looking forward to another inspiring three-week program and the opportunity to meet around 90 participants from about 50 different countries.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>We invite your organization to submit an application for this program and/or forward the information to your network of human rights activists. The Application Form, Program information and Memorandum of agreement are available, in English and French <a href="https://equitas.org/en/what-we-do/human-rights-defenders-and-educators/ihrtp/?lang=en" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#0563C1'>here</span></a> , and you can find more information on our web site at: <u><span style='color:blue'><a href="http://www.equitas.org" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#0563C1'>www.equitas.org</span></a></span></u>. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>In identifying who should apply, please bear in mind that the IHRTP is intended for human rights workers and educators. The goal of the IHRTP is to strengthen the capacity of human rights organizations to undertake human rights education aimed at building a global culture of human rights. The curriculum is based on principles of adult experiential learning, in which participants and facilitators engage in a process of mutual teaching and learning. The Application form provides a detailed description of the Program.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>We received more than 600 applications for the 2015 IHRTP and it is therefore likely that this year again, we will not have enough spaces for all of the qualified candidates. The selection process and participant profile we are looking for are described in the attached document. The Equitas Selection Committee gives priority to the organizations best able to demonstrate their commitment and effectiveness in relation to human rights promotion and education. Consideration is also given to overall gender balance, geographic representation and the availability of bursaries. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Equitas is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established in 1967, as the Canadian Human Rights Foundation, and dedicated to the promotion of human rights through education in Canada and around the world. Through various programs, with the IHRTP being our core activity, we help organizations build their capacity to engage in human rights education, promotion and democratic development. For more information about our activities in Canada, as well as all over the world, please visit our website at <u><span style='color:blue'><a href="http://www.equitas.org" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#0563C1'>www.equitas.org</span></a></span></u>.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Please note that the deadline for receiving applications to participate in the IHRTP is November 23, 2015 and that only the 2016 Application Forms will be accepted. </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Should you have comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact the IHRTP team at <u><span style='color:blue'><a href="mailto:ihrtp-pifdh@equitas.org" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#0563C1'>ihrtp-pifdh@equitas.org</span></a></span></u> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Yours sincerely,</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>The IHRTP team</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:12.0pt;background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Important Documents (3):</span></b><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit","serif";color:#181818;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><br></span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>1. <b>Program Information</b> (pdf) – Download</span><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#181818;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'> </span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>it</span><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#181818;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'> <a href="https://equitas.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Information-package-IHRTP-2016-.pdf" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"inherit","serif";color:#0065A4'>here ></span></a></span></b><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit","serif";color:#181818;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><br></span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>2. <b>Application Form</b> - Download it</span><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#181818;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'> <a href="https://equitas.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2016-IHRTP-Application-Form.docx" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"inherit","serif";color:#0065A4'>here ></span></a></span></b><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit","serif";color:#181818;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><br></span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>3. <b>Memorandum of Agreement </b>- Download it</span><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#181818;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'> <a href="https://equitas.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2016-IHRTP-Memorandum-of-Agreement.docx" target="_blank"><span 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