The objective of this training is to give participants a basic grounding in:

• the general concept of strategic litigation, whether at national or European level;
• the practicalities of taking cases under the European Convention;
• the specific ECtHR/CJEU case law principles relevant to taking trans cases
• the broader advocacy work that may be needed to accompany strategic litigation cases

The intention is that participants are equipped with sufficient knowledge of trans specific strategic litigation to build it into their organisation's advocacy plans, to identify or create situations which could give rise to good cases, and to engage in informed dialogue with their legal advisers.

The training session is targeted at board members, staff or volunteers in LGBTI organisations working on trans rights, who play a leading role in the development of organisational advocacy plans. It is not intended for those acting in an individual capacity, or for those who already have a wide existing knowledge of strategic litigation in this field.

It will take place in Brussels on Saturday 10th December.

Profile of participants

Participants must be:

• Holders of a position of responsibility in an ILGA-Europe or Transgender Europe member organisation
• Supported in their application by their organisation
• Willing to act as a promoter of the use of strategic litigation within their organisation, particularly in relation to trans issues
• Able to communicate effectively in English
• Able to participate for the full duration of the training session

It will not be possible to accept more than one participant per organisation.

Date and Place of the Training

Date: Saturday 10th December 2011

Place: Brussels

Arrival: Friday 9th December, evening

Departure: Sunday 11th December, morning

Travel reimbursement

Travel costs will be reimbursed by ILGA-Europe following full attendance at the training. Participants are expected to make their own travel arrangements by the cheapest mode of transport available. Should this exceed €300, confirmation should be sought from ILGA-Europe prior to the booking/purchase of the ticket.

Local travel (buses, trains etc) will be covered through a per diem provided at the training.

Meals and accommodation

ILGA-Europe will cover the accommodation and meals from the evening of Friday 9th December to breakfast on Sunday 11th December. Any other costs related to meals and accommodation outside of these times will have to be covered by the participant unless previously agreed by ILGA-Europe.

Application process

Please complete the accompanying application form, and return to Nigel Warner, ILGA Europe Council of Europe adviser. The result of your application will be advised by 12 October 2011

Deadline for this application: 7 October 2011

For any questions, please contact Nigel Warner, ILGA-Europe Council of Europe adviser.

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Download the application form here.