A Swiss adventure for Aryella Andrianatsitoherinteny and Rindramalala Rakotonindrina. Since September 1st, these two young Malagasy have been participating in the International Advocacy Cod’Action (Capi), a training program organized in Geneva, Switzerland, by the Center for Advice and Support for Young People in Human Rights (Codap). They are among 20 young people from 18 countries across Africa, Europe, and Latin America, selected from nearly 1,200 international applications.
Until September 11th, Aryella Andrianatsitoherinteny, National Project Manager for Landja at the National Observatory for Human Rights (ONDH), and Rindramalala Rakotonindrina, President and Founder of the NGO Kariera, are attending theoretical and practical workshops as well as discussions focused on human rights, project management, and international advocacy. Role-playing, simulations, and personalized advice sessions allow them to develop their projects. The training also familiarized them with regional and international mechanisms for the protection of human rights.
As part of the ONDH’s Landja project, Aryella Andrianatsitoherinteny is leading an advocacy project dedicated to reforming the legal framework of the “Dina” (traditional social contracts) in Madagascar. Her project aims to contribute to a reflection on adapting the legislation regarding the general regulation of Dina to the current Malagasy context, with the goal of strengthening human rights protection and access to justice.
“This training reinforces my knowledge with subjects and approaches I had not yet addressed in my previous experiences,” says Aryella Andrianatsitoherinteny, noting that ONDH field observations have highlighted the limitations of the law regarding public security and the persistence of legal loopholes. “It is also an opportunity to network with several international organizations,” she adds.
For her part, Rindramalala Rakotonindrina is committed to the professional integration of young people through the NGO Kariera. She is particularly interested in the difficulties young people face in their orientation and access to employment. “Today, many young Malagasy do not know which path to choose, are insufficiently guided, and then encounter great difficulties in accessing employment,” she explains.
At the end of the training, participants are expected to continue implementing their projects with the support of their respective organizations. Codap also provides technical support after the training and the possibility of obtaining advocacy grants based on the relevance and feasibility of the projects.
Captured & Published at: 2026-09-10 07:38:35 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.2424.mg/gestion-de-projet-deux-jeunes-malgaches-se-forment-aux-droits-humains-et-au-plaidoyer-international-a-geneve/