The "Human Rights" course aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental rights individuals are entitled to under both local and international laws. The course covers the basic concepts of human rights, including civil and political rights, economic, social, and cultural rights. It also examines the mechanisms for protecting human rights at both local and international levels, such as the role of the United Nations and international courts. The course aims to highlight the challenges and opportunities that human rights face in the contemporary world, with a focus on promoting equality and social justice.

Who should attend?

• ·       Lawyers and legal advisors.
• ·       Human rights activists.
• ·       Students and researchers in the field of law or political science.
• ·       Non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
• ·       Journalists and media professionals.
• ·       Students interested in social justice and equality.
• ·       Government employees.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• ·       Understand the basic principles of human rights: Enabling participants to recognize and differentiate between fundamental human rights within legal and ethical frameworks.
• ·       Learn about the international mechanisms for protecting human rights: Helping participants understand how human rights are protected at the international level, including the role played by international organizations and courts.
• ·       Analyze human rights issues: Empowering participants to discuss various issues impacting human rights in the contemporary world, such as discrimination, armed conflicts, and the protection of minority rights.
• ·       Enhance the ability to address human rights violations: Providing participants with tools and mechanisms to address human rights violations in both local and international contexts.
• ·       Highlight the future challenges of human rights: Studying how factors such as technology and climate change affect human rights in the future.
• ·       Promote awareness and community empowerment in human rights: Teaching participants how to contribute to enhancing human rights at both local and global levels through awareness campaigns and community initiatives.

·       Introduction to Human Rights:

o   Definition of human rights and their importance.

o   The evolution of the concept of human rights through history.

o   The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Its origin and content.

o   The difference between human rights and local laws.

·       Civil and Political Rights:

o   The right to life and personal freedom.

o   Freedom of expression, opinion, and religion.

o   The right to political participation: elections, candidacy, and peaceful assembly.

o   The right to a fair trial.

o   Protection from torture and cruel treatment.

·       Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights:

o   The right to work and protection from workplace discrimination.

o   The right to education and healthcare.

o   The right to housing and food.

o   The right to an adequate standard of living.

o   Rights of minorities and vulnerable groups.

·       Mechanisms for Protecting Human Rights:

o   The role of the United Nations in protecting human rights.

o   International treaties and conventions such as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

o   The role of international and local human rights courts.

o   The role of non-governmental human rights organizations.

·       Challenges Facing Human Rights in the Contemporary World:

o   Armed conflicts and their impact on human rights.

o   Racial and sexual discrimination.

o   Rights of refugees and migrants.

o   The impact of technology and social media on human rights.

o   Human rights in the face of climate change and environmental crises.

·       Human Rights in Different Countries:

o   A comparison between human rights in democratic and authoritarian systems.

o   Human rights in developing countries and emerging economies.

o   Case studies from different countries to illustrate the application of human rights.

·       Working to Promote Human Rights:

o   The role of individuals in promoting human rights.

o   Raising awareness of human rights in society.

o   Participation in local and international human rights campaigns.

o   How businesses and non-profit organizations can contribute to promoting human rights.

·       Future Trends in Human Rights:

o   Human rights in the future: technology, artificial intelligence, and digital human rights.

o   Human rights in a changing world: global challenges such as mass migration and environmental changes.

o   Innovations in legal protection for human rights.