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Le plaidoyer : Un outil pour la démocratie
Manuel de formation sur le plaidoyer


(Advocacy: a Tool for Democracy - Advocacy Training Manual)

The Advocacy Training Manual is a tool developed by Rights & Democracy as part of its advocacy programme in Haiti. The Manual, which is aimed at trainers, describes the advocacy process and features six training modules:

  • Democracy, human rights and advocacy
  • Setting advocacy goals
  • Analyzing the advocacy context
  • Communicating advocacy
  • Developing strategies and an action plan
  • Monitoring and evaluation

Each module is comprised of several sessions, which are in turn made up of sequences that can be presented separately. This breakdown makes it possible to tailor trainings to different audiences.

Available in French only through Rights & Democracy’s online Documentation Centre.

 

Le plaidoyer : Un outil pour la démocratie / Pledwaye, Yon zouti pou demokrasi
Guide de plaidoyer / Gid pledwaye


(Advocacy: a Tool for Democracy - Advocacy Guide)

The Advocacy Guide is a tool that explains the basics of advocacy in very simple terms and illustrates how to carry out advocacy activities and campaigns. The Guide was designed for members of grassroots organizations who participate in Rights & Democracy’s advocacy programme in Haiti, to support them in their advocacy initiatives. The Guide is made up of four sections:

  • An introduction on the notion of advocacy
  • Phase 1: The reflection phase that precedes advocacy activities
  • Phase 2: The advocacy implementation phase
  • A glossary of various democracy and human rights notions
Available in French and Creole through Rights & Democracy’s online Documentation Centre.
 

Pour la cause des femmes, avançons !
Un modèle de plaidoyer dans la lutte des organisations de défense des droits des femmes haïtiennes


(Onward for Women! An Advocacy Model in the Struggle Waged by Haitian Women’s Rights Organisations)

This document is the outcome of a systematization study conducted by the Coordination nationale de plaidoyer pour les droits des femmes (CONAP – National Coalition for Women’s Rights Advocacy) and supported by Rights & Democracy. The study examined advocacy activities that led up to CONAP’s creation, as well as some advocacy activities carried out by CONAP since. The purpose of the study was to document advocacy initiatives in favor of women’s rights in Haiti, identify strengths and weaknesses, report on results achieved, learn practical lessons about advocacy, and bring to light areas for future work.

Available in French only through Rights & Democracy’s online Documentation Centre.

 

La création d'un mouvement citoyen : Un modèle de consultation, de dialogue et de concertation des organisations haïtiennes de droits humains


(Creating a Citizens’ Movement: A Model for Consultation, Dialogue and Cooperation among Haitian Human Rights Organizations)

This report arose out of a systematization study conducted by the Forum Citoyen pour la réforme de la justice (Citizens’ Forum on Judicial Reform) and supported by Rights & Democracy. The purpose of the report is to showcase the achievements of several Haitian civil society organizations and to share lessons learned with other organizations carrying out their own advocacy initiatives.

Available in French only through Rights & Democracy’s online Documentation Centre.


 

Traitement  humain des personnes détenues en Haïti : Guide d’information pour les ONG  haïtiennes


(Humane Treatment for Detainees in Haiti: Information Manual for Haitian NGOs)

The purpose of this Manual is to inform Haitian civil society organizations working to protect and promote the rights of prisoners. It begins by outlining the Haitian government’s national and international human rights obligations with regard to prisoners, with a special focus on women and children. The Manual then deals with the right to physical and emotional integrity, medical care, family life, non-discrimination, reproductive health, and education. It goes on to highlight certain measures that could help reduce the prison population in Haiti, namely alternatives to incarceration. Finally, the Manual features a bibliography of normative documents and international instruments related to the issue of prisons. 

Available in French only through Rights & Democracy’s online Documentation Centre.