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Virtual Advocacy and Social Action Development Internship Program for students

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The Virtual Advocacy and Social Action Development Program is five weeks intensive Internship program designed to equip students and young people with practical skills and knowledge required to tackle social action, sustainable development, and environmental challenges. Delivered by seasoned experts, the internship is intended for young critical thinkers who want to become change makers, transformative leaders and grassroot advocates inspiring change in their local communities. This internship is interdisciplinary and open to students from all departments and faculties.

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WEEK ONE: Human Development
Themes: Sustainable Development Goals SDG (Goal 3 - Good Health and Wellbeing, Goal 4- Quality Education, Goal 5 - Gender Equality)

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WEEK TWO: Activism and Social Action Practical Skills
Themes: Activism, Mentorship, Presentation, Leadership, Public Speaking

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WEEK THREE: Advocacy
Themes: Rights of Minorities, Women and Children's Rights

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WEEK FOUR: Role NGOs in Partnership with NHIs
Themes: Human Rights Campaigns, Implementation, CSOs Involvement, NHIs andNeutrality of Engagement

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WEEK FIVE: Environmental Justice, Human Rights, and the Global South
Themes: Climate Action, Human Rights-Driven Climate Mitigation, Environmental Protection, Sustainability, Vulnerability of less Developed States and Their Peoples

Climate Awareness Sustainability Campaign

1 WEEK ONE: Climate Sustainability Workshop and Seminar
2 WEEK TWO: Human Rights and Climate Sustainability Awareness March
3 WEEK THREE: Digital Media Portfolio Campaign
4 WEEK FOUR: Inaugural Tree Planting and Carbon. Individualised Action Report. Green Lunch X Closing Remark

 

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