Human Rights Governance
Overview:
Introduction:
Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that all human beings are entitled to, regardless of their race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status. Human rights are universal, meaning that they apply to everyone everywhere. They are also inalienable, meaning that they cannot be taken away.
Human rights governance is the system of laws, policies, and institutions that are designed to protect and promote human rights. It is a complex and evolving field, but it is essential for ensuring that all people enjoy their human rights.
Course 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:
- This training course is designed for anyone who is interested in learning more about human rights governance. The course is particularly relevant for human rights defenders, lawyers, policy makers, and other professionals who work to protect and promote human rights.
Course 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
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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