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UN Resolution 1325:Women, Peace and SecurityStockholm, Sweden 1231 March 2012

ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL TRAINING PROGR AMME 2012 282


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Invitation

Programme objectivesThe principle aim o the training is

to contribute to

Increasing womens inuence and

participation in the political pro-

cess during conict and post-con-

ict reconstruction;

Increasing the recognition o the

special needs o girls and women

in conict and post-conict con-

texts.

Further, the aim is to enable or-

ganizational change where partic-

ipants will be given an opportuni-

ty to use the knowledge and tools

provided by the programme to

contribute to the implementation

o UN Security Council Resolu-

tion 1325.

Specifcally the programme aims to:

Develop an increased understand-

ing about womens situation and

special needs in conict and post-

conict reconstruction

Build capacity on how to use tools

and methods or the implementa-

tion o resolution 1325

Develop an understanding on

how institutions and organisations

can operationalise resolution 1325

Increase knowledge on how to use

and encourage womens inuence

and participation in the political

process during conict and post-

conict reconstruction

Build national and internationalnetworks on 1325

ContentsThe training programme is ocused

on post-conict and transitional

countries. The joint venture between

Indevelop and Kvinna till Kvinna

together with academics and practi-

tioners rom the feld o women,

peace and security will ensure that

the programme will be both useul

and inspiring, combining dierentinternational and national perspec-

tives. The content o the programme

is centred on experience sharing be-

tween the participants as well as with

trainers.

Programme StructureThe training programme consists o

fve phases:

I. Introductory phase, development of a

concept note

II. Three weeks training in Sweden

III. Interim period (6 months) to develop

the project assignment

IV. Regional follow-up, 2 weeks

V. Continuation of the project assignment

Date and PlacePhase II: Stockholm, Sweden,

1231 March 2012

Phase IV: Location to be announced

September 2012

TeachingLectures, seminars and group work

will take place daily within the

ramework o a 40 hour working

week. Lectures during phase II will

be given by proessional trainers and

experts on women, peace and secu-

rity issues and also on Project Man-

agement rom Indevelop, Kvinna till

Kvinna, academic scholars rom the

The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency

(Sida) offers, as part of its bilateral development assistance, Ad-

vanced International Training Programmes of strategic impor-

tance to the social and economic development in the partici-

pants countries. The International Training Programmes are

specially designed for persons qualified to participate in reformprocesses of strategic importance on different levels and holds a

position in home organisation with mandate to run processes of

change. This methodology is based on the assumption that your

country wish to carry out changes and are willing to invest own

resources to achieve these changes. In the long-term perspec-

tive the programmes shall contribute to institutional strengthen-

ing and capacity development in the participants countries.

Training is focused on support to individual or team plans for

change. The plan shall be well established in the participants

organisation and is a basic part of the programme concept.

In this brochure you will find information on the specific objec-

tives for this particular programme, its content and structure,

and how and when to apply. You will also find an application form.UNSCR 1325 was a milestone in international efforts to end

gender blindness and marginalization of women in post con-

flict peace and security operations. Its wide ranging provisions

mandated a role for women across all stages of the conflict to

peace transition. The issues of UNSCR 1325 have long been on

the International Communitys agenda. Much of UNSCR 1325

focuses on opening access for womens influence and to partici-

pate in peace processes. It is also important to empower women

(and concerned men) to participate and directly contribute to the

implementation of UNSCR 1325. Another issue that highlightsthe complexity of the implementation is the coordination and

accountability to promote and ensure knowledge awareness and

action on UNSCR 1325 issues of local institutions. In that respect

the work with conducting National Action Plans has now started

and should be supported as well as the implementation.

The point of departure for womens participation in peace

processes and the development in the society is the right per-

spective. Women and girls have their right to participate in politi-

cal processes and in other decision making mechanisms and the

role of women as actors need to be strengthened specifically in

conflict- and post conflict countries. We invite participants who

have the capacity to constructively influence a sustainable and

peaceful development in their countries through their positionswithin governmental organizations, human rights commissions,

civil society organizations, academic institutions, media and pri-

vate sector. We trust that the Programme will be of importance

to you and hereby invite you to nominate candidates.

Lena Ingelstam

Director, Sida

Catharina Schmitz

Managing Director, Indevelop

Lena Ag,

Kvinna till Kvinna


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Department o Peace and Conict

Research at Uppsala University, as

well as other Swedish and interna-

tional experts. Study visits to relevant

Swedish institutions in Stockholm

are also part o the programme. Lo-

cal and regional specialists will be

invited or Phase IV. Participants arestrongly encouraged to contribute in

their respective areas o expertise.

Participants will be provided litera-

ture selected in accordance with the

structure o the programme.

Management and staffThe programme is planned and im-

plemented by Indevelop and Kvinna

till Kvinna in collaboration with the

Department o Peace and Conict

at Uppsala University and Opera-tion 1325. A programme steering

committee is responsible or the pro-

gramme content and the selection o

participants in collaboration with

Sida. The programme secretariat is

located at Indevelop.

Target Countries:Representatives rom Iraq, Lebanon

and the Occupied Palestinian

Territories are invited to apply to the

Programme. Other countries in theMENA region may be open or invi-

tation in uture programs.

Target Group:The programme admits 25 partici-

pants. It is primarily designed or

senior and midlevel ofcials in or-

ganizations working with human

rights and in the security sector. Par-

ticipants should represent one o the

ollowing:

1. Government, e.g. relevant minis-tries, judiciary, military, police au-

thority, human rights commissions.

2. NGOs, e.g. human rights or wom-

ens rights organisations

3. Academic institutions

4. Media and the private sector

The selection process is carried out

by the programme management in

Sweden.

Language requirementsThe training programme will be or-

ganized and conducted in English

and consequently a high profciency

in the English language is required.

An English language test should be

made with an ofcial body in the

home country o the applicant, un-

less the applicant can provide other

documentation to support her/his

ability.

The Swedish Embassy/Consulate

does not carry out language tests butmay be able to recommend appropri-

ate language institutes or conducting

tests.

Application Process

The closing date for application

is November 1, 2011

Applicants must submit a concept

note o their assignment when ap-

plying to the training programme.Selected participants are expected to

complete necessary background

work or a preliminary action plan

prior to arrival in Sweden with the

assistance o their respective nomi-

nating organisations/ institutions.

The project assignment should con-

tain detailed measures and activities

that are easible or the participant to

undertake within her/his organisa-

tions/institutions upon return to the

home country.Applications submitted ater the

closing date will not be considered.

Application should be written on the

special orm attached and include a

recent photograph and required in-

ormation and documents. A con-

cept note (1 page) must be submitted

with the application orm. The ap-

plication must be nominated by the

organisation/institution. This au-

thority is expected to explain reasons

or nominating the participant. Bothwomen and men are encouraged to

apply as the programme aims at

equal gender representation. Select-

ed applicants will be notifed by

email or teleax. Once accepted, the

applicant must confrm participa-

tion. An invitation letter will be sent

out, containing additional inorma-

tion on the programme and the

practical arrangements. Due to the

character o the programme amily

members are not allowed to accom-pany participants to the programme.

Applications should be submitted

directly to the Programme Organ-

iser/Program Secretariat i there is

no appropriate Swedish Embassy/

Consulate in the applicants country.

PLEASE NOTE: The implementa-

tion o the project assignment pre-

supposes that the nominating organi-

sation/institution o each participant

takes on fnancial and other respon-sibilities necessary or the participant

to achieve the objectives stipulated in

the project assignment.

ParticipationConsidering that the training pro-

gramme consists o international

travels and work away rom home in

a new environment, good health and

ull working capacity is conditioned.

It is thereore recommended that ap-

plicants undergo a medical examina-tion beore flling in the Medical

Statement in the Application orm.

Cost Of ParticipationThe Swedish International Develop-

ment Cooperation Agency (Sida) will

cover your participation ee (covering

all training costs such as lectures, lit-

erature, documentation, study tours

and certain social activities), and the

accommodation costs including

room and board.International travel costs to and

rom Sweden will also be covered by

Sida. The participant carries costs

incurred in travelling to the nearest

international airport.

Sida always pays international trav-

el costs in connection to the second

phase o the training programme.

Costs for visas are carried by the partici-

pant.

Personal expenses are not included.

VisaThe participants are responsible for

obtaining all the necessary visas for

their stay during the training pro-

gramme. The visa should be valid for

the whole period of the programme

and the passport should be valid for

three months longer than the entry

visa. Inquiries should be directed to

the respective Embassy/Consulate of

Sweden or other Schengen represen-

tation entities as soon as possible af-ter admission to the programme. For

more information, please visit the

Sweden Migration Board website

www.migrationsverket.se/english.


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AccommodationParticipants will be accommodated

at a hotel in the center o Stock-

holm. Each participant has a single

room and a bathroom with WC. In-

ormation on accommodation or

phase IV, the regional ollow-up sem-

inar, will be provided during the in-terim period.

InsuranceAll participants are covered by a

group insurance during the training

periods overseas. This insurance in-

cludes costs or medical care in the

event o emergency illness or acci-

dent. Medical and dental check-ups

are not included. The costs or the

insurance are covered by Sida

Participants travelling outside

Sweden on their ree time are not

covered by the insurance.

CertificateThose who successully complete the

programme will be awarded a certif-

cate stating details o the training

undertaken.

Applications shall be sent to:

[email protected]

The address for all communication is:

Indevelop

Att: Chris Coulter

Biblioteksgatan 29

SE- 114 35 Stockholm, Sweden

Telephone: + 46 (0)8 588 318 00

Telefax: + 46 (0)8 678 72 17

E-mail:

[email protected]

Website: www.indevelop.se

Kvinna till Kvinna

Att: Birgitta Danielson

Slakthusplan 3

SE- 121 62 Johanneshov, Sweden

Telephone 46(0)8 58889100E-mail:

[email protected]

Website: www.kvinnatillkvinna.se

Contact information

ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL TRAINING PROGR AMME 2012

SWEDISH INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION AGENCY

Address: SE-105 25 Stockholm, Sweden.Visiting address: Valhallavgen 199.Phone: +46 (0)8-698 50 00. Fax: +46 (0)8-20 88 64.www.sida.se [email protected]

Indevelop is a

Swedish con-

sulting companycommitted to aid effectiveness through provid-

ing development partners with training ser-

vices, policy support and project cycle manage-

ment. Indevelop has more than 20 years of

experience in international development pro-

viding expertise in the areas of health sector

development, human rights, democratic gov-

ernance and human security. Indevelops con-

sultancy services include support to policy

development, project cycle management, ca-

pacity development, monitoring and evaluation,

studies and reviews and institutional develop-

ment. We provide effective technical assistance

and training services that promote gender

equality principles, a right based approach,

equity perspectives and human rights princi-ples. We work closely with donors, partner

governments and civil society to develop ca-

pacity and improve aid effectiveness through a

results oriented approach.

The Kvinna till Kvinna

Foundation is a Swedish

foundation supporting

womens organisations in

conflict regions playing an active part in peace

and rebuilding processes. The Kvinna till Kvin-

na Foundation regards gender equality, sus-

tainable peace and progress as being insepara-

ble. Sustainable peace is only achievable by

challenging and changing the unequal power

structures in society that restrict, oppress andmarginalise groups and individuals. Womens

organisations in conflict regions have experi-

ence and knowledge of the specific needs of

women. They have strategies for achieving

change; change that entails women taking con-

trol of the own bodies, having the power to

make decisions and the right to access soci-

etys resources. We work to change interna-

tional development cooperation and security

policies by spreading information about the

conditions of women in war and conflict, and by

advocacy on the importance of womens par-

ticipation in peace and democratic processes.PrintedinSwedenbyEdita

2012

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