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Safeguards against Torture and Ill-Treatment |
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Distance education |
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| Frequency |
Annual |
| Level |
professional |
| Start date |
29/01/2014 |
| End date |
11/03/2014 |
| Objectives |
This short certificate course gives an overview of human rights obligations of states with regard to torture and ill-treatment. Numerous conventions have been adopted at regional and international level to respond to and prevent the practice of torture and ill-treatment. Alongside with slavery and genocide, the international community has recognised torture and ill-treatment as impermissible at all times and in all circumstances. Its prohibition is absolute and found its way into customary law, binding to all states irrespective of whether they are parties to international treaties codifying the prohibition. Courts and committees have further refined regional and international standards. |
| Area of expertise |
crimes against humanity, genocide, war crimes |
| Target group |
NGO activists |
| Content |
Week 1: International and regional standards
Week 2: Legal framework and safeguards
Week 3: Arrest and detention
Week 4: Investigation and prosecution
Week 5: Special settings
Week 6: Preventive mechanisms |
| Language |
English |
| Country |
United States of America |
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This e-learning course involves approximately 40 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: Andrea Huber |
| Degree/Certificate |
Certificate of Participation |
| Number of participants |
The maximum number of course participants is 25. |
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| Application procedure |
Apply online : http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=feivmxlab&oeidk=a07e886pi353fd799a5 |
| Admission requirements |
The course is intended for human rights defenders, NGO staff, staff of intern-governmental organisations with a mandate to prevent torture and ill-treatment, and law enforcement officials, prison officials and other professionals that work in closed institutions. 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 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=822&language_id=1 |
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