HREA - The Global Human Rights Education Network
HREA Distance Learning Programme
HREA is calling for applications for the distance learning courses Human Rights Monitoring, Introduction to the European System of Human Rights Protection and Promotion and Project Development and Management in the NGO Sector, which will be offered from September-Decemer 2006.
Please note that the registration deadline for these courses is 1 June 2006. Further information about each course can be found below.
Best wishes,
Frank Elbers
Distance Learning Programme, HREA
http://www.hrea.org/courses/
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HREA Distance Learning Course 4E06:
Human Rights Monitoring
6 September-28 November 2006
Instructor: Dr. Krassimir Kanev
This distance learning course provides participants practical guidance on how to monitor human rights. Participants will be introduced to the doctrine and methodology of human rights monitoring, primarily as developed through the work of international organisations and NGOs, such as the Committee for the Prevention of Torture, the International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT) and national human rights NGOs. The participants are supposed to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge on the principles and the methods of human rights monitoring and on monitoring of specific institutions and situations. The course addresses approaches to identifying human rights violations, information-gathering, interviewing, monitoring some basic human rights and freedoms in the context of closed institutions, camps for refugees or IDPs, trial observations etc. It deals with preparation of reports, advocacy, interventions with international monitoring mechanisms, local authorities and other follow-up.
A more detailed course description, further logistical information, and application forms can be found at: http://www.hrea.org/courses/4E.html
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HREA Distance Learning Course 9E06:
Introduction to the European System of Human Rights Protection and Promotion
11 September-3 December 2006
Instructor: Dr. Gerd Oberleitner
This distance learning course provides participants with practical guidance on how to protect human rights through the European human rights system, and specifically the institutions and treaties of the Council of Europe. Participants will be introduced to the main European human rights conventions and jurisprudence, primarily as developed through the European Court of Human Rights. The course addresses European human rights standards as they apply to civil and political rights, economic, social and cultural rights, and the rights of minorities. Case studies on the freedom of expression, homosexuality, prisoner's rights, protection of the mentally-ill, the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons, and violence against women, will deepen participants' understanding of the European human rights standards and machinery.
The course is primarily intended for advanced (under)graduate students of (international) law or social and political sciences; civic education and history teachers; and NGO staff members from Council of Europe member states. Participants should have a good written command of English (the course language is English), have high competence and comfort with computer and Internet use, and have regular access to e-mail and the Internet.
A more detailed course description, further logistical information, and application forms can be found at: http://www.hrea.org/courses/9E.html
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HREA Distance Learning Course 6E06:
Project Development and Management in the NGO Sector
22 March-13 June 2006
Instructor: Felisa Tibbitts
This course will introduce the basic elements of project development and management. Step-by-step processes and techniques will be introduced for the various phases of a project life cycle. The course is intended for staff of non-governmental organisations who have responsibility for designing and carrying out a project, but with relatively little experience. Participants will be assisted in the development of a project plan that could be submitted to senior management or a funding agency.
The course involves approximately 60 hours of reading, on-line working groups, interaction with students and instructor and assignments, and is offered over a 12-week period, beginning on 13 September 2006. The course is based on a participatory, active learning approach, with an emphasis on peer-to-peer learning. Participants will do the required readings, prepare interim and final assignments and participate in group discussions and a number of chat sessions.
A more detailed course description, further logistical information, and application forms can be found at: http://www.hrea.org/courses/6E.html