Postgraduate Certificate in Defending Human Rights

Event Details

Time: September 29, 2014 at 6pm to July 2, 2015 at 7pm
Location: Online part-time Postgraduate programme
Website or Map: http://www.york.ac.uk/cahr/st…
Phone: +44 (0)1904 325830
Event Type: training, programme
Organized By: Sanna Erikkson, cahr@york.ac.uk
Latest Activity: Aug 18, 2014

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Event Description

Specifically targeted at those who are already working in human rights defending and who want to build their knowledge and practical skills needed for effective human rights work under challenging circumstances.

A part-time programme designed for human rights defenders and related practitioners, running from September 2014 to July 2015
Scholarships available to cover 50% of fees
Online teaching by tutors and guest lecturers with practical field experience
Modules in International Human Rights Law and Advocacy, Working Safely: Managing Risk and Strengthening Protection, and Leading and Managing Effective Human Rights Organisations.
Modules can be taken individually; or the whole course offers a Postgraduate Certificate in Defending Human Rights

From Luisa Perez, one of last year's participants: “I already started to recommend this course, one of the most useful trainings I have taken. Thanks again for making it happen and please keep this great contribution to the Human Rights movement.” Luisa Perez, Protection International.

More information at http://www.york.ac.uk/cahr/studying/online/#tab-1