Human Rights and Equalities

The British Institute of Human Rights

Short course

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Day

Learning objectives: By end of the course, participants will be able to: Understand the core principles, standards and features of human rights and. how rights 'work'. Explain the key purpose and features of human rights legislation relevant to. the UK, in particular the Human Rights Act. Understand how human rights relate to equality and diversity. Have greater confidence in raising human rights concerns and in identifying. human rights issues in their work. Suitable for: Staff working on equalities issues in the public or third sectors in the UK.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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The Human Rights Action Centre, 17-25 New Inn Yard, EC2A 3EA

Start date

On request

About this course

A good level of knowledge about equalities is assumed, but no prior knowledge of human rights is required.

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Course programme

Summary

This one day training course is designed to raise awareness of human rights ideas, principles and standards and how they relate to equality. It will focus on how human rights provide a practical tool for tackling inequality and disadvantage.

Overview of content:

  • The ideas - introducing human rights origins, key features, principles and standards and how they relate to equality and diversity.
  • The law - how the above ideas are expressed in international and domestic law, primarily focusing on the UK Human Rights Act. Outline of the relevant institutional and policy context (e.g. the Equality and Human Rights Commission).
  • The practice - how human rights issues relate to their work, with practical case studies.

Format

This course is interactive with a mix of presentations, discussions, group and individual exercises and action planning.

Time: 10am-4.30pm

Additional information

Payment options: Public sector: £250 Third sector organisations, annual income over £1 Million: £175 Third sector organisations, annual income under £1 Million: £100

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