The participants in the programme would be students, teachers, activists, government officials, and professionals with civil and political organisations, grassroots movements etc. the effort will be to have at least fifty percent women participants in the programme. Participants should be above 20 yrs of age and should be proficient in the language of discussion (to be decided in keeping with the regional needs in each country). Interested participants will need to send their curriculum vitae with a 500-1000 word write-up on reasons for applying to the programme and its relevance to her/his work, ideas, or life.
The programme would be non-residential in nature (residential, if resources are available) and participants will have to make their own arrangements for stay and travel to the venue. Selected participants will have to pay a nominal registration fee and organisers will bear the expenses for programme material and other related expenses for all participants during the programme.
On the successful completion of the programme participants will be awarded a certificate of appreciation by organisers.
Selection Criteria and Procedures
- Participants with a keen interest in the issue of socio-economic rights and associated with some civil or community organisations.
- Preference to be given to women participants or those from minorities, Scheduled Castes or indigenous communities.
- Participants to secure references from two or three community organisations or individuals working in the region.
- Selection of participants to be made by selection committee comprising members from community organisations, human rights activists and academics working on these issues.