*Background*
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is an
independent academic institution, founded in 1984 and affiliated with Lund
University in Sweden. The Institute contributes to a wider understanding of
and respect for human rights and international humanitarian law. The vision
of the Institute is just and inclusive societies with effective realisation
of human rights for all. In light of this, the Institute contributes to
strengthening structures, systems and mechanisms for the promotion and
protection of human rights at all levels in society. RWI has since 1990
been implementing a wide range of human rights capacity development
programmes for institutions in developing countries, mainly with the
support of Swedish Development Cooperation (Sida). These programmes and
projects have primarily targeted state agencies in the field of
administration of justice, academic institutions and National Human Rights
Institutions (NHRIs). RWI’s global thematic focus areas are economic
globalisation, inclusive societies, people on the move and fair and
efficient justice. For more info, please visit: (https://rwi.lu.se/).
RWI’s Regional Asia Pacific Office (RAPO) (https://rwi.or.id/) launched a
five-year regional programme, titled “RWI Regional Asia Programme on Human
Rights and Sustainable Development 2017-2021” (RAPP) funded by Sida. The
overall programme objective is to contribute to a just, inclusive and
sustainable development in the region, through mutually reinforcing
protection of human rights, gender equality and the environment. The
programme focuses on :
1) Increased capacities among targeted academic institutions in the Asia
Pacific region to mainstream human rights and gender-based approaches to
displacement in the context of disasters and climate change
2) Improved local stakeholders’ capacities for effective realization and
fulfilment of environment-related human rights, gender equality, and SDGs.
3) Relevant coalitions, networks and collaborations have their knowledge
bases strengthened and expanded on human rights, gender equality, and
environment.
4) Increased public awareness and discourse of the interlinkages between
human rights, gender equality and environment.
Throughout the programme, RWI, in collaboration with its research partners,
has conducted action-oriented research on topics relevant to human rights,
gender and the environment as part of its research to direct engagement
intervention logic.
Climate change and gender are an important element of the RAPP’s strategy,
and a gender perspective is embedded into the programme’s monitoring,
evaluation and learning approaches.
Moreover, gender is represented as an active inquiry and action point in
many publications, communication strategies and blended learning courses
developed by the RAPP.
Over the lifespan of the RAPP, RWI has identified cohorts and research
areas that warrant inquiry and inclusion within the programme’s strategies.
Youth (18-30 years), as the next generation of climate change activist and
decision-makers, is a cohort RWI is strategically positioning itself with
in readiness for the next iteration of the RAPP (2022-24). RWI’s
preliminary inquiries and networking with stakeholders focusing on this
cohort has revealed encouraging signals and interest for further engagement
and a better understanding of what can be effective and mutually beneficial.
What is commonly appreciated, is youth are prolific users of digital
communication and have excellent levels of digital literacy and presence
across various platforms. Arguably, the majority of young people’s climate
change awareness, engagement and activism has been enabled by digital
means. Despite the positives of the internet being an effective
communication tool, there are negative risks in online spheres,
particularly when young people voice their concerns and experiences. The
internet can be an empowering medium for victims and activists to use, as
witnessed by the “Me Too Movement”, conversely, the internet and social
media are fertile environments for hate speech, particularly around gender
and race. This phenomenon has an immense effect on victims, not only the
possibility of physical harm but also on their right to privacy, freedom of
expression and participation in public life.
Young women are particularly vulnerable to violence online, which has
resulted in self-harm, doxing, cyberstalking and bullying. RWI recognises
female voices in climate change discussions and responses as fundamentally
necessary and would like to know more about the experiences of young female
climate change or environmental activists in online spaces in the Asia
Pacific.
As a starting point to better understand the phenomenon in the Asia
Pacific, RWI seeks to have a literature review of existing publications or
reference material that articulates the causes and possible remedies, to
make online spaces safe for young female climate change contributors.
The deadline for submitting the application is September 30 2021 COB and
you can send the application to dina.kusumaningsih@xxxxxxxxx
For more detailed info and how to apply please download our TOR below :
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TOR Online Gender Based Violence_Final.pdf
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