Who is a HRD
Abstract
To be a human rights defender, a person can act to address any human rights (or rights) on behalf of individuals or groups. Human rights defenders seek the promotion and protection of civil and political rights as well as the promotion, protection, and realization of economic, social, and cultural rights. This course will help us understand and recognize the characteristics of human rights defenders and the governing principles.
About this course
This course will define who a human rights defender is as well as highlight the governing principles of human rights. The course will also offer an in-depth appreciation of the importance of the security of human rights defenders in the course of their work.
What do I learn
By the end of the course, you will be able to understand the principles of human rights and the guiding principles of human rights defending. As an HRD, you will know the importance of security in the course of your work and how to make security a priority.
Module One: Human Rights Defender
Who is a Human Rights Defender (HRD)
Characteristics
Module Two: Principles
Principles of Human Rights
Module Three: Security
Understanding Security
Diana Letion is a dedicated Human Rights practitioner with extensive experience in case management and monitoring, documentation, and reporting of incidences of human rights violations. She is currently the Knowledge Manager at Defenders Coalition taking lead in the development of data into information crucial to informing the safety and security of human rights actors.
A meritorious graduate in International Relations who is adept with a wide variety of complex, difficult, and sensitive situations. Letion remains a Highly motivated and positive individual committed to and dedicated to the cause of justice and in the protection and promotion of human rights.
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Bradley Ouna
Nov 17, 2023
wonderful clear and concise
Bradley Ouna
Nov 17, 2023
Wonderful clear and concise I love it
Bradley Ouna
Nov 17, 2023
clear concise and informative
Bradley Ouna
Nov 17, 2023
clear concise and informative
Course Features
- Course Who is a HRD
- Topics 3
- Duration 30 mins
- Skill level Beginner
- Language English
- Assessments Yes
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