[bestbits] Cyber policy training programme - Open call for applications

[Daniela Schnidrig]

Dear all,

(Apologies for cross-posting)

I’m delighted to share with you the open call for applications
<http://www.gp-digital.org/cyber-policy-training-programme-open-call-for-applications/>
for
our cyber policy training programme.

We are looking for civil society actors interested in engaging in cyber
policymaking processes and building their expertise on cyber policy, human
rights and strategic advocacy.

As part of GPD’s Cyber Capacity Building Programme
<http://www.gp-digital.org/gpd-launches-new-global-programme-to-foster-more-inclusive-cyber-policies/>,
the training will build the capacity of up to 50 civil society participants
from Africa, Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean to increase
their knowledge
on cyber policy issues and improve their advocacy skills to bring a human
rights perspective to cyber policymaking debates.

You can read more about the training structure and criteria to apply
in the open
call
<http://www.gp-digital.org/cyber-policy-training-programme-open-call-for-applications/>below.
If you are interested in applying, fill out this form
<https://docs.google.com/a/gp-digital.org/forms/d/1ZqX1ANfkPQ_5-iI096mOZGXNo5hbb6d3gTGgeo_fZi8/viewform?c=0&w=1>
before
Midnight UTC, June 23.

Please feel free to share the open call with anyone who might be
interested, and don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.

Best,
Daniela

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Cyber policy training programme: open call for applications

We are pleased to announce the open call for applications from Africa, Asia
and Latin America and the Caribbean to participate in an applied training
programme on cyber policy issues as part of Global Partners Digital’s cyber
capacity building programme
<http://www.gp-digital.org/gpd-launches-new-global-programme-to-foster-more-inclusive-cyber-policies/>.


We are looking for civil society actors interested in engaging in cyber
policymaking processes and building their expertise on cyber policy, human
rights and strategic advocacy.

Launched earlier this year, the programme is focused on making cyber
policymaking processes around the world more inclusive by building capacity
and advocacy skills, and fostering stronger collaboration in developing
rights-respecting cyber policies.

The training

The training will build the capacity of civil society participants to
increase their knowledge on cyber policy issues and improve their advocacy
skills to bring a human rights perspective to policymaking debates.

Up to 50 participants from Africa, Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean
will be selected to participate in the overall training programme, which
will consist of two stages:

   -

   Online training: a series of videos and accompanying interactive Q&A
   sessions covering the different modules of the curriculum outlined below
   (June-July).
   -

   In-person training: led by experts, providing practical advocacy and
   communication skills, tailored to regional needs (3-4 days, date tbd in
   September/October).


The curriculum will focus on topical cyber policy issues from a human
rights perspective, and cover a range of issues including cybersecurity,
human rights, regulatory frameworks & policymaking processes, and capacity
building. In order to inform concrete advocacy efforts, it will aim to
build substantive knowledge on cyber policy debates in Africa, Asia and
Latin America and the Caribbean, coupled with practical advocacy and
communication skills needed to engage in these debates.

Successful graduates of the overall programme will also be considered
for limited
funding opportunities over the course of 2017 to pursue advocacy activities
on cyber policy issues.

The online curriculum and Q&A sessions are designed to be a public resource
and will be open to anyone interested.

Application process

To apply for the training programme, please fill out this form
<https://docs.google.com/a/gp-digital.org/forms/d/1ZqX1ANfkPQ_5-iI096mOZGXNo5hbb6d3gTGgeo_fZi8/viewform?c=0&w=1>
. The deadline to submit expressions of interest is midnight UTC, June 23.

Successful applicants will be notified within 10 days of the application
deadline.

Criteria for selection

The selected candidates must provide a clear motivation for participating
in the programme, including outlining how they intend to use the knowledge
and skills gained in their future work in cyber policy.

In order to qualify for financial support to attend the in-person training,
applicants must meet the following criteria:

   -

   Be a civil society actor, from Africa, Asia or Latin America and the
   Caribbean
   -

   Be interested in engaging in cyber policy debates
   -

   Be interested in applying the knowledge and skills gained practically in
   future advocacy
   -

   Participate in all sessions of the online training programme (June-July)


Applications will be balanced with regard to gender and geographical
diversity.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Project
Coordinator Daniela Schnidrig (daniela at gp-digital.org).

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*Daniela Schnidrig*
Project Coordinator | GLOBAL PARTNERS DIGITAL
Second Home, 68-80 Hanbury Street, London, E1 5JL
T: +44 (0)203 818 3258 | M: +44 (0)7543 146138 | Skype: daniela.globalpartners

gp-digital.org
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