Country: Switzerland
Registration deadline: 10 Oct 2019
Starting date: 17 Oct 2019
Ending date: 31 Oct 2019
Descriptive
This short course will provide participants with an introduction to substantive human rights law as well as to the functioning of international mechanisms for the protection of human rights.
It will start with an introduction to the nature and sources of international human rights law and its place in the international legal system. Afterwards, the course will examine the different institutional mechanisms for the protection of human rights, both at the universal and regional levels, before a presentation of the main principles applicable to substantive rights. At the end of the course, participants will be in a position to further delve into human rights literature and case law in order to enhance their grasp of the law and understand the major debates and controversies in the field of human rights protection.**Audience**
This short course is open to professionals – diplomats, lawyers, legal advisers, judges, NGO staff, human rights advocates, media specialists, professionals working in emergency situations, UN staff and staff from other international organizations – who are not enrolled in the Executive Master and who want to deepen their expertise in this specific issue.
Schedule
Classes take place on:
- Thursday 17 October 2019, 18:00 – 20:30
- Friday 18 October 2019, 18:15 – 20:45
- Thursday 24 October 2019, 18:00 – 20:30
- Friday 25 October 2019, 18:15 – 20:45
- Thursday 31 October 2019, 18:00 – 20:30
How to register:
Applications for this short course must be submitted via the online form.
Your application will need to include:
- A short motivation letter (no more than one page)
- Your curriculum vitae
- Proof of your competence in English (a certificate or statement highlighting your solid background in English)
- A valid copy of your visa or residence permit (only applicants who require a visa to enter the Schengen area)
Once admitted to the course, participants receive instructions on how to pay. Proof of payment is required before you begin the course.