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PROGRAMME
Name
Housing Rights are Human Rights
Type
Distance education
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Human Rights Education Associates
, United States of America
Frequency
Annual
Start date
26/10/2011
End date
06/12/2011
Objectives
The focus will be on the right to adequate housing as guaranteed by the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights as well as housing rights in other international human rights instruments and how those rights have been applied at the international and national levels.
Area of expertise
adequate housing
Content
Week 1. Introduction to housing as a human right
Week 2. Prohibition on forced eviction
Week 3. Gender dimensions of the human right to housing
Week 4. Indivisibility and the human right to housing
Week 5. Regional jurisprudence on housing rights
Week 6. Domestic jurisprudence on housing rights
Language
English
Methodology used
This certificate course involves approximately 30 hours of reading, discussion, webinars with invited experts and assignments, and is offered over a six-week period. The course is based on a participatory, active learning approach, with an emphasis on critical reflection and peer-to-peer learning. The course instructor will provide individualised feedback where appropriate. Participants will do the required readings and participate in group discussions and webinars.
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Delivered by
Instructor: Bret Thiele
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.
01/10/2011
Application procedure
Apply online : http://www.hrea.org/index.php?base_id=711&language_id=1
Admission requirements
The course is intended for human rights advocates, NGO staff and development workers who work on the right to housing. Candidates should have a good written command of English and have high competence and comfort with computer and Internet use. HREA aims to ensure equal gender and geographical distribution across the selected participants.
Scholarship
Unfortunately, there are no scholarships or discounted tuition fees available for this course.
Tuition/Accommodation
The course tuition fee is US$ 435. Tuition for auditors is US$ 165.
Homepage
www.hrea.org/index.php?base_id=792&language_id=1
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