Organising institution |
 Ghent University. Human Rights Centre, Belgium
University of Oslo. Norwegian Institute of Human Rights, Norway
American University. Washington College of Law, United States of America
University of the Western Cape. Faculty of Law, South Africa
Utrecht University. Netherlands Institute of Human Rights, Netherlands
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Delivering institution |
Utrecht University. Netherlands Institute of Human Rights, Netherlands
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Name |
International Human Rights Academy | |
Duration |
15 - 28 August 2004 | |
Substantive focus |
human rights | |
Target group |
HRE Experts/Practitioners
Judges
Lawyers
Medical and health personnel
NGO activists
University professors
University students | |
In-service training or
pre-service training |
No | |
Content |
Courses include the universal system of protection of human rights, the regional systems of protection of human rights, the American, African and European human rights systems, international criminal law and human rights,
international humanitarian law, transitional law, social and economic rights, children’s rights, women’s rights, minority rights, rights of refugees, the prohibition of torture in international human rights law, universal jurisdiction, foreign policy and human rights, human rights from an Asian and Arab perspective, etc. | |
Country |
Belgium
Netherlands
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City |
Utrecht (the Netherlands) | |
Geographical focus |
International | |
HR incorporated in curriculum |
No | |
Delivered by |
Lectures are given by teachers of the organizing universities and institutes and by highly experienced practitioners in the field of human rights. | |
Degree, diploma or
certificate given |
Upon completion of the International Human Rights Academy and satisfactory participation, each participant will receive a Certificate of Attendance. | |
Cost of tuition |
The cost of participation is 1550 Euro per student. The amount covers tuition, course materials, full board, including accommodation and food. | |
Additional information |
A limited number of scholarships will be awarded to participants from developing countries. In order to apply for a scholarship the participant has to present a copy of his/her pay-sheet and a letter of motivation. | |
Was the program evaluated |
Information not available | |
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