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PROGRAMME
Name
The Venice School for Human Rights Defender
Type
Training programmes
Frequency
Annual
Level
graduate
Start date
09/03/2024
End date
16/03/2024
Objectives
By taking this course, you will be able to:
Explore today’s challenges in the field of human rights or other topical issues, and allow participants to examine their causes and possible solutions
Meet operational requirements and identify processes and means of transferring academic and institutional expertise into the public sphere
Professionalise and maximise the impact of the work of human rights defenders
Strengthen individual and institutional knowledge and skills at the national and regional levels
Strengthen the capacity of human rights defenders particularly in fragile states
Area of expertise
human rights
human rights defenders
human rights education
Content
Core themes:
Engaging with UN mechanisms: treaty bodies and special procedures
Introduction to gender-based violence and conflict-related sexual violence
Environmental protection and indigenous rights
LGBTIQ+ rights
Documenting and raising awareness of human rights abuses through video evidence
Engaging with human rights scepticism
Trauma-informed practice in human rights and humanitarian work
Language
English
Country
Italy
City
Venice Lido
Methodology used
In presence. The methodology includes practical information on proven techniques for performing professional tasks as well as participatory training techniques, such as role plays, group works, case studies and brainstorming, which encourage peer learning and lead to better knowledge retention.
Materials links
Degree/Certificate
Upon completion of the course
Number of participants
25 participants
Deadline for applications
11 February 2024.
Tuition/Accommodation
€ 1400.00 (VAT included
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Additional information
For any query please contact veniceschool@gchumanrights.org
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