The Council of Europe is calling on organizations that are actively involved in human rights education with young people to submit project proposals for the organization of the Compass National and Regional Training Courses in 2024. These training courses play a crucial role in localizing human rights education and developing key competencies for human rights education among young people. By implementing these courses, organizations contribute to the Council of Europe Charter on Education for Democratic Citizenship and Human Rights Education.
There are three types of support available for the implementation of activities within the Compass training courses. These include educational support, financial support in the form of a grant, and institutional support and visibility as a partner of the Council of Europe. Organizers of the training courses will be required to attend a preparatory meeting in February 2024 to ensure the successful implementation of the activities.
The timeline for the application process and implementation of activities is as follows: the deadline for submitting applications is 11 January at 23:00 CET, with the assessment of applications and communication of results taking place between 12 and 30 January. The preparatory meeting with organizers will occur in mid-February, and the implementation period for activities is scheduled from 1 April to 30 November.
Organizations eligible to apply for the Compass National and Regional Training Courses include local or national organizations and institutions interested in enhancing human rights education within the fifty states signatory of the European Cultural Convention. This includes non-governmental youth organizations, governmental organizations focused on human rights, youth, and education, institutions involved in human rights education, and national networks of human rights activists and educators.
To apply for the training courses, organizations must complete an application form and submit it to the designated email address. They must also submit a draft program using a template provided in the call for activities and a provisional budget if financial support is being requested.
For more information on the application process and requirements, interested organizations can refer to the related links provided by the Council of Europe. These links include the call for activities document, the template for the draft program, the estimated budget template, and a Q&A section for any additional questions.
Overall, the Compass National and Regional Training Courses offer a valuable opportunity for organizations to enhance human rights education with young people and contribute to the promotion of democratic citizenship and human rights education as outlined by the Council of Europe. Organizations interested in participating in these courses are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline and take advantage of the support and resources available through this initiative.