About the project

Human Rights House Tbilisi is implementing a project aimed at promoting and strengthening the leadership skills of young women human rights defenders. This 26-month project covers 5 countries of Eurasia.

About the Leadership Academy

The Leadership Academy planned in Georgia will focus on the following topic: Non-commercial and Social Marketing for Human Rights Defenders. The academy will take place during 20-31 October (3 days) 2019 in Tbilisi, Georgia.

International travel costs will be covered for the selected participants by the organization.

Who can participate?

Women holding Georgian citizenship, aged between 18-30 years who:

  • Are fighting for human rights, particularly for women’s rights.
  • Have the potential to become a leader or strongly advocate for human rights/women’s rights.

LGBTIQ+ women, representatives from ethnic minorities and IDPs are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their documentation by email to [email protected], no later than October 10, 2019, 18:00 (Georgian time).

Please list in the email subject “Leadership Academy”. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Required documentation:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English

Filled application form in English (link: https://goo.gl/forms/er0XFoOKNUy4LT3J2)

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact persons:

Elene Janelidze

E-mail: [email protected]