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Human Rights and Alternative Dispute Resolution |
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Distance education |
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| Start date |
06/11/2013 |
| End date |
17/12/2013 |
| Objectives |
This certificate course offered by HREA and the Human Rights Center of the University for Peace is designed for working professionals in NGOs, government, international organisations, businesses, or community leaders interested in addressing human rights violations through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) tools. We will discuss the challenges and opportunities in using ADR tools to address various types of human rights violations from both a theoretical and practical perspective. |
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conflict resolution, diplomacy, mediation, good offices |
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Week 1: Human Rights, Conflict Resolution, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Week 2: Challenges of Using ADR Tools in Addressing Human Rights Violations
Week 3: Advantages of Using ADR Tools in Addressing Human Rights Violations
Week 4: Lessons Learned from ADR in Violations of Indigenous Rights and Civil Rights
Week 5: ADR in Business-Related Human Rights Violations
Week 6: Online Dispute Resolution – A Potential New Way for Addressing Human
Rights Violations? |
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English |
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The e-learning course is based on a dynamic pedagogy including reading materials, mediation simulations, video clips, case studies, quizzes, a short writing assignment, and interactive webinars with the instructor. It involves approximately 30 hours of reading, interaction with students and instructor on discussion boards, webinars, quizzes and a written assignment. The course is based on a participatory, active learning approach, with an emphasis on critical reflection and peer-to-peer learning. |
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Instructor: Dr. Alexandru Balas |
| Degree/Certificate |
Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Participation. |
| Number of participants |
The maximum number of course participants is 25. |
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06/11/2013 |
| Application procedure |
Apply online : http://www.hrea.org/index.php?base_id=860&language_id=1 |
| Admission requirements |
The course is intended for professionals in NGOs, government, international organisations, businesses, or community leaders interested in addressing human rights violations through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) tools. Candidates should have a good written command of English and have high competence and comfort with computer and Internet use. HREA and UPEACE aim to ensure equal gender and geographical distribution across the selected participants. It is also possible to audit the course |
| Scholarship |
Unfortunately, there are no scholarships or discounted tuition fees available for this course. |
| Tuition/Accommodation |
Tuition fee for participants: US$ 575; tuition for auditors: US$ 215. |
| Homepage |
www.hrea.org/index.php?base_id=860&language_id=1 |
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