ISHR Human Rights Defender Advocacy Programme 2025

The Human Rights Defender Advocacy Programme (HRDAP) 2025 is a flagship training by the International Service for Human Rights. It is a 10-week hybrid learning programme designed for human rights defenders to understand and engage with UN human rights mechanisms and to develop strategic advocacy for use at the national level. Participants gain tools, coaching, and opportunities to engage with UN processes and to network with peers and experts.

Knowledge and tools to engage with international human rights decision-making, advocacy strategies, networking with peers and experts, and opportunities to apply knowledge during UN sessions.

Open to experienced human rights defenders working in non-governmental organisations with existing advocacy experience at the national level and some prior knowledge of the international human rights system.

Download the HRDAP Programme Description to check requirements and submit the online application form before the deadline.