[van-announce] Chiapas Human Rights Training - March 25 to 28 - Registration deadline extended

[Eric Doherty]

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BUILDING BRIDGES HUMAN RIGHTS PROJECT
IN CHIAPAS, MEXICO
(www.vcn.bc.ca/building)

Human Rights Observer Training

When: March 25 -28, 2005 (Easter weekend)
Where: A camp in White Rock (cabins, not tents) – alcohol and drug free 
camp
Cost: Sliding scale: $25 -- $200 (all meals, training workshops and
training manual included)

We are looking for people who are interested in volunteering as human 
rights observers in Chiapas, or in doing support work for observers.

How can I become a human rights observer?
To be a human rights observer with Building Bridges, you need to:
- attend a Building Bridges human rights observer training
- speak conversational Spanish or be willing to learn some Spanish
- have at least four weeks available to work in Chiapas after completing a
Spanish immersion course (if necessary)


Must I have previous experience with human rights work?
No. The training is designed for those with no previous experience as 
observers.


What will I learn?
- non-violence skills
- conflict de-escalation skills
- cultural sensitivity
- history and current political situation in Chiapas
- understanding the Zapatista movement
- role of a human rights observer


What is the Building Bridges project?
Building Bridges Vancouver is a group of volunteers working in 
collaboration with two human rights organizations in Chiapas (Fray 
Bartolomé Human Rights Centre and Enlace Civil) and supporting their 
work for peace and justice in Mexico.


If you are interested in registering for the training, volunteering in 
the group, or making a donation, please contact:
(604) 251-9190 (before 10 p.m. please)
or
edoherty at portal.ca

Registration extended to Monday, March 14, 2005