GHRH Activist Programme

The Girls Human Rights Hub Activist Programme is a five-days, online programme designed to equip participants with the skills, knowledge, and networks to advocate effectively for girls' human rights. Each session includes a focused talk, a practical exercise, and a group discussion to foster active engagement and learning. Ensuring that every girl has access to quality education is crucial for societal progress.

Participating in this programme offers a unique opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills related to human rights advocacy. You'll gain valuable insights from experts, engage with like-minded individuals, and develop tools to drive meaningful change in your community. This experience not only empowers you but also amplifies the voices of those who need it most. Join us to make a positive impact and foster a more equitable world.

Programme Overview:

Duration: 5 days (One session a week)

Format: Each day, a 90-minute session will consist of:

• 45-minute talk from an expert
• 20-minute exercise
• 25- minutes discussion
• Delivered online to enable participants from all over the world to attend.

Participants: students, young professionals, and advocates (ages 12-24).

Topics

Day 1: Foundations of Advocacy and Ethics

Talk: Introduction to advocacy and its importance in advancing girls' human rights. Ethical principles and global frameworks like the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Exercise: Participants map out a girls’ rights issue in their community or region, identifying ethical considerations.

Discussion: Share findings and explore how local challenges connect to global advocacy.

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Day 2: Advocacy Tools and Digital Campaigns

Talk: Overview of effective advocacy tools, including petitions, digital campaigns, and lobbying techniques.

Exercise: Create a social media campaign plan, selecting platforms, messages, and target audiences.

Discussion: Present campaign ideas and receive feedback from peers and facilitators.

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Day 3: Campaign Design and Collaboration

Talk: Designing impactful campaigns with clear goals, stakeholder analysis, and coalition-building.

Exercise: Draft a campaign strategy on an assigned girls' rights issue.

Discussion: Group presentations of campaign strategies, with facilitators providing constructive feedback.

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Day 4: Engaging Policymakers and Influencers

Talk: How to prepare for meetings with policymakers, draft policy briefs, and build partnerships with influential stakeholders.

Exercise: Draft a one-page policy brief on a key girls' rights issue.

Discussion: Participants exchange briefs and provide peer reviews to refine their advocacy messaging.

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Day 5: Media Advocacy and Campaign Presentations

Talk: Leveraging traditional and social media to amplify advocacy efforts. Insights on media outreach, storytelling, and interview preparation.

Exercise: Prepare a short media pitch or press release for a campaign.

Discussion: Campaign pitch presentations to a panel of facilitators and peers, with actionable feedback provided.

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Key Features:

- Flexible and Scalable: Designed for unlimited participants via online platforms with live and interactive components.

- Practical Focus: Every session incorporates hands-on exercises to ensure participants apply what they learn.

- Global Network Building: Connects participants with experts and peers in the field of girls' rights advocacy.

By the end of the programme, participants will have developed actionable advocacy campaigns, equipped with tools to create meaningful change in their com

Key Features of the Programme:

• Expert-led Discussions: Each lecture is led by an experienced activist/ expert.
• Interactive Format: 25-minute discussions after each lecture allow participants to engage with speakers, ask questions, and discuss the real-world application of the issues covered.
• Global Perspective: The programme will incorporate case studies and examples from diverse regions to highlight the universal nature of girls' human rights issues.
• Practical Solutions: Focus on equipping participants with actionable knowledge they can apply to their advocacy efforts or future legal careers.