They are inviting applications from motivated activists to participate in an online training course focused on minority rights and international advocacy. This is designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge skills in minority rights, gender equality, intersectionality, international advocacy, and project management. The course is intended to build participants’ capacity to develop and implement effective advocacy and project-based initiatives that address challenges faced by marginalized and minority communities in Egypt.

Through expert-led sessions, group discussions, and analysis of real-world case studies, you’ll gain valuable insights and actionable strategies to apply in your work. As part of the training, participants will also be guided through the development of a concrete proposal idea—drawing on the course content and their own priorities—which they will have the opportunity to refine and submit for potential support or implementation.

Benefits

• A deeper understanding of minority rights and intersectionality.
• A broader view on advocacy channels within the EU and UN systems for minority rights.
• Practical skills in project planning, management, and proposal writing.
• Opportunities to connect with peers working on similar issues and develop your advocacy proposals.
• Participants in this course will receive priority consideration in the upcoming round of small grants for projects advancing minority rights and intersectional justice.
• Certificate awarded upon completion.

Program Specifications

• The training will be delivered online over a period of 10 weeks, featuring the following elements:
  • Modules: The course will consist of modules that are self-paced, with the support of a dedicated tutor.
  • Project Development Focus: Each participant will develop their advocacy project proposal throughout the course.
  • Interactive Learning: The course will include group discussions, interactive exercises, webinars, and expert talks to provide participants with hands-on learning and opportunities to collaborate with others.
  • Webinars: Engage with experienced trainers who will provide insights into effective advocacy and project management techniques.

Duration

• July to September

Eligibility Criteria

• They welcome:
  • Members and workers of Egyptian human rights and minority rights organizations abroad.
  • Egyptian journalists residing abroad.
  • Individuals in the diaspora working with Egyptian marginalized or minority communities or human rights organizations in Egypt.
  • The applicant must be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to applying the skills and knowledge gained during the course to a real-world project and dedicate on average 4 hours per week to reading the course material.

Application Requirements

• Complete the short application form in English or Arabic and attach your CV.
• As part of the application form:
  • Participants are required to submit a short description of a project idea related to minority rights that they would like to develop further during or after the course.
  • Include two references in the application, that can attest to your work and impact.

For more information, visit Minority Rights Group.