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@rwi.lu.se
For more detailed info and how to apply please download our TOR below :
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