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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.
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.
Digital security is an all-encompassing term which includes the tools you can use to secure your identity online
A security plan is a form of a guideline, standard operating procedure (SOPs) or policy for organizations/teams or group
Human rights defenders operate in different, complex and diverse environments. How safe and insecure will be determined
