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Call for applications: Creation of South Caucasus Network of Human Rights Defenders

The South Caucasus Network of Human Rights Defenders’ will link watch-dog human rights NGOs in the South Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia) and provide assistance to those human rights defenders who face challenges in their work.

Published: January 16, 2009

When: Tuesday, 20. January 2009
To: Tuesday, 20. January 2009
Where: Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia
Host: Armenian Helsinki Association, Institute for Reporters Freedom and Safety, Georgian Human Rights Centre
More info: www.irfs.az/content/view/1730/28/lang,eng/

The network is for non-governmental organizations. Those NGOs registered in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia can apply. Individuals are not eligible for a membership. NGOs interested in membership should send a letter indicating reasons for applying and brief description of the organizations (aim/priorities of the organization, organizational structure, list of the implemented projects for the last two years and future plans. This shall not exceed five pages) no later than 15th of January to the following e-mail: network.caucasus@gmail.com

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