Human Rights Governance

Overview:

Introduction:

The Human Rights Governance training program equips participants with the knowledge and skills to promote and protect human rights through legal frameworks and advocacy. It covers principles, policies, and enforcement mechanisms at various levels, fostering compliance and implementation within diverse contexts.

Program Objectives:

• Define human rights and explain their importance.

• Describe the international human rights system.

• Identify the key components of a national human rights system.

• Explain the role of civil society in human rights.

• Develop strategies for human rights education and advocacy.

Targeted Audience:

• Human rights defenders.

• Lawyers.

• Policy makers.

• Professionals who work to protect and promote human rights.

Program Outlines:

Unit 1:

Introduction to Human Rights:

• What are human rights?

• The history of human rights.

• The importance of human rights.

Unit 2:

The International Human Rights System:

• The UN human rights system.

• Regional human rights systems.

• National human rights systems.

Unit 3:

The Role of Civil Society in Human Rights:

• What is civil society?

• The role of civil society in human rights.

• How to get involved in human rights work.

Unit 4:

Human Rights Education and Advocacy:

• What is human rights education?

• How to do human rights education.

• How to advocate for human rights.

Unit 5:

Conclusion

• The future of human rights governance.

• How to get involved in the future of human rights.