Sida International Training Programmes on Human Rights and Disability: Middle East/North Africa

Monday, August 27, 2007- Friday, September 7, 2007
Location: Stockholm Sweden

SHIA is now inviting actors working within the field of Human Rights and Disability from certain countries in the Middle East and North Africa region to apply. Travel related costs, accommodation and, if necessary personal assistance due to disability, will be covered by the organizers. Please note the conference is conducted entirely in English. The long-term objectives of the program are to increase the knowledge and respect in society regarding human rights of persons with disabilities and to ensure that people with disabilities are given equal attention in development strategies and when allocating resources, both regionally and locally.  Closing date for applications is March 30, 2007.  For complete details, visit the World Wide Network on Disability and Human Rights website.