Learning Modules for Youth interested in Conflict Transformation, in Advocacy and in Human Rights

These learning modules are derived from the ones created for  Youth Empowerment, Inclusion and Reconciliation Project in Guyana in  2013. These were created for Tiara's Academy, New Amsterdam who was responsible for the training.

The modules were developed as facilitator guides. Each module has a listing of additional resources. The content is accurate up to the end of 2013 .


1. Understanding Human Rights
This module has been designed to increase understanding of human rights among the  youths who are being trained. The module starts with the background to the human rights framework , and then looks at how Guyana has implemented human provisions.

The participants will also learn of the gaps in the laws and policies and look at how these gaps affect the groups and individuals in the community. The dynamic of gender is also explored. The participants will also look at the ways in which remedies to human rights gaps are found in Guyana and the Caribbean. The module also exposes the participants to the connection between human rights and the physical/natural environment.

The participants will also develop an awareness of their own responsibility to ensure that every member of their community is treated as though they are 'born free and equal in dignity and rights'


2. Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding
 This module has been designed to expose the youths to the philosophy of conflict transformation and to provide skills in conflict management and fostering peace/ peace building. 

The first section discusses the nature of conflict and then identifies the relationship between conflict transformation and community development. This section explains the difference between conflict and violence , and makes the connection between between conflict transformation, peace and justice in the community setting.  The approach in the module starts with a definition of some of the concepts, and a brief examination of some of the theoretical approaches to understanding conflict. The second section looks at some tools for analysis. The third section the objectives of peace and reconciliation and the final section is organised to identify various intervention strategies and the skills needed for these interventions Relevant communication skills are reinforced.

This module emphasizes participatory processes in conflict transformation and fostering peace.

The experience of conflict resolution, prevention, management and transformation is expanding. The youth are encouraged to keep sharing their experiences and learning from others who are engaged in peace building. This module does not attempt to be all encompassing and the youths are encouraged to engage to read further and to also learn from their own experiences.


3. Advocacy and Participation in Policy Making
 This module has been designed to give the youths an opportunity to understand how to develop advocacy skills , and to understand the link between advocacy and participation in policy making in Guyana

The youth will have  a definition of advocacy and understand the steps in advocacy to reach the goals. The youth will also have information about the national institutions who can be engaged in their advocacy initiatives for policy making and implementation.
  

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