Since 2006, Participation and the Practice of Rights (PPR) has
worked with people to use human rights in addressing a wide range of
social and economic problems relating to social housing, mental health,
regeneration, unemployment, and children’s play. As a result, people we
have worked with have made real and lasting changes in some of Northern
Ireland’s most marginalised communities. Our work has shown us that
government decision making which excludes the most vulnerable leads to
poor outcomes on the ground. Therefore PPR’s work supports disadvantaged
groups to hold government to account, and ensure they play a meaningful
role in decision-making processes which affect their lives.PPR’s unique
approach to creating change makes use of international human rights
standards, community organising, policy work and campaigning. In
November 2012 PPR’s approach was recognised by the UN Office of the High
Commissioner for Human Rights as a best practice example of how
communities can claim their rights.
What previous participants say:
“There were so many ‘wow’ moments… it feels like scales falling from your eyes.” Alan Cowan, Dundee, Ardler Surgery Focus Group
“I would rate the summer school as one of the best training sessions I have ever completed." Irene Keane, Belfast, SHINE
“The summer school was a brilliant and inspiring event for me and
I am sure for the other participants, it was like a breath of fresh air
– just what we need in these times.” Eamonn Keenan, Belfast, PlayBoard NI
Fees
PPR is keen to ensure that we can continue to provide sustainable
support to grassroots groups for free, so we ask those individuals and
organisations who can afford it to pay a contribution for their
participation (although this is still heavily subsidised). This will be
donated to the Inez McCormack Fund, to enable us to offer bursaries for
childcare, travel and subsistence to enable the participation of those
who would otherwise not be able to attend.
For those attending
the Winter School from organisations that have funding, we recommend a
£100 contribution per attendee. For waged individuals attending, we
recommend a £40 contribution. A buffet lunch and refreshments
are provided as part of the fee. If you have access needs or dietary
requirements please let us know when you register.
Find out more about the The Inez McCormack Fund here
