Engaging the Ukrainian diaspora in reconstruction and development: democracy and human rights dimensions - training
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ODIHR is co-organizing a training course on engaging the Ukrainian diaspora in reconstruction and development. This will focus on the democracy and human rights dimensions of the diaspora’s involvement. The event will gather Ukrainian diaspora, civil society and national and international actors from Ukraine and major European countries that host Ukrainians living abroad.
The goals of the training are:
- to build a network and mutual understanding among representatives of different stakeholders working towards diaspora engagement in Ukraine’s recovery;
- to identify together practical steps towards creating a conducive environment for diaspora involvement that advances democratic principles, human rights standards and social inclusion; and
- to provide participants with ideas and tools to design concrete action plans to promote greater diaspora engagement.
This training builds on the recommendations of the 2024 ODIHR report Engaging the Ukrainian Diaspora in Reconstruction and Development.
The topics covered during the training include:
- From humanitarianism to recovery
- Rebuilding economic relationships and infrastructure
- Rebuilding social relationships and infrastructure
- The role of the diaspora in promoting democratization and human rights
- Freedom of movement and integration in host countries
- Diasporas and transitional justice
- The Ukrainian diaspora as an actor in Ukraine's path towards EU accession
The workshop uses interactive training methods and requires the active contribution of all participants. Under the guidance of experienced trainers with proven gender and cultural sensitivity, the participants will work with case studies, analyze good practices from a range of OSCE countries and be guided to develop their own action plans to implement. The course language is English.
Participants
This event is upon invitation only. Up to 30 participants representing diaspora and civil society organizations, ministries, development agencies and international organizations working on diaspora matters will be invited.
For further information, please contact Alice.Szczepanikova@odihr.pl