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Leading in the Human Rights Council |
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Short courses |
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| Frequency |
Annual |
| Level |
graduate |
| Start date |
16/01/2017 |
| End date |
20/01/2017 |
| Objectives |
Preparing for intense and high-level engagement during the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) requires a deep understanding of HRC rules, functioning and practice. The ability to negotiate, advocate, lobby and push for issues in such a complex environment also requires a sound knowledge of the different actors and dynamics at play, as well as strong communication skills.
This five-day training course, ahead of the main HRC session, allows participants to develop their network and acquire the necessary skills to lead and perform effectively in this major forum for human rights diplomacy. |
| Area of expertise |
Human Rights Council |
| Target group |
University students |
| Content |
The training is structured around three main themes.
The Functioning of the Human Rights Council
•The functioning, rules and practice of HRC
•The various HRC mechanisms (e.g. commissions of inquiry, special procedures, universal periodical review)
•The dynamics at play
•The role and influence of individuals
•The role, functions and influence of other actors: who does what? How does this play out in concrete terms?
•The role of ‘satellite’ factors, such as unexpected political situations or external pressures
The phenomenon of working within and across ‘groupings’
•HRC regional groups and their dynamics
•Coalitions
•Serving in one or more groupings
•Tensions between bilateral/multilateral policies and HRC diplomacy, and the challenges of ensuring cohesion between these
•Best practices and tools for juggling a complex agenda
Leadership in the Human Rights Council
•Leading through a negotiation
•and lobbying techniques
•Techniques for communicating, networking and collaborating across actors
•Oral communication skills
•Chairing formal and informal multilateral meetings
•Navigating unexpected and spontaneous opportunities
•Optional pre-session reading materials are made available two weeks prior to the training, for background, context and introduction of key concepts |
| Language |
English |
| Country |
Switzerland |
| City |
Geneva |
| Methodology used |
The course is composed of interactive lessons, using case studies of real situations in the HRC from the last three sessions. These help participants to acquire the required knowledge, take part in discussion forums and engage with practical examples and case studies. The various sessions are designed to address cross-cutting issues and build participant skills through simulation exercises, small group breakouts and role-playing.
Throughout the course, participants interact with their peers, key HRC actors, as well as academics and experienced practitioners. |
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Lecturers include Geneva Academy experts, renowned academic scholars, as well as senior professionals from international organizations, NGOs and governments. |
| Degree/Certificate |
Participants who successfully complete the training course receive a certificate of participation from the Geneva Academy. |
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| Application procedure |
Apply online : https://www.geneva-academy.ch/executive-education/by-theme/human-rights-protection/detail/19/start-application |
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| Tuition/Accommodation |
The fee for this five-day intensive programme is 950 Swiss Francs. Participants who register before 22 December receive a discount (750 Swiss Francs).
The fee includes tuition costs, course materials, lunch and refreshments during coffee breaks.
The fee is payable as soon as your place has been confirmed. At the latest, it should be paid one week before the training course starts.
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| Homepage |
www.geneva-academy.ch/executive-education/by-theme/human-rights-protection/detail/19 |
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