Dejusticia’s Global Action-Research Workshop seeks to ensure that the new generation of Global South human rights advocates has a strong voice in international discussions. An important challenge for these young advocates is how to increase their influence in international human rights debates.

This could include issues related to authoritarian regimes; freedom of association, assembly, and expression; threats to human rights defenders; press freedoms; barriers to international aid and rights programs; and democracy, amongst other concerns. Approximately fifteen applicants will be selected to participate in the Workshop. The fifth annual Workshop will take place from August 21-28 in Colombia, combining intensive writing and academic workshop with experiential learning. Workshop sessions will be taught by leading international and Colombian experts.