Justice Sector Reform: Applying Human Rights Based Approaches

Event date: 25 October 2010 - 8:45am
Cost: 1675 euros
Contact: Pamela Harney
Phone: 00353 49 8542934
Location: National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Kildare,

The aim of this annual IHRN training programme is to enhance skills of participants in applying Human Rights Based Approaches to Justice Sector Reform. It will facilitate the development of knowledge and skills regarding:

• The legal principles, policies and practice underpinning human rights based approaches to justice sector reform
• The inter-linkages between justice sector actors (law enforcement,  judicial, corrections, etc)
• The relationship between the justice sector and related terms such as 'security sector', 'rule of law', 'good governance'
• Human Rights Based needs assessment, programme design, implementation, as well as monitoring & evaluation
• Programming tools and checklists (including Human Rights Based benchmarks and indicators of change)
• Case studies from national contexts as well as international field missions (including conflict and post-conflict)
• Teamwork, advocacy and strategic partnerships

Method

The programme uses a variety of facilitation techniques including presentations by guest specialists, plenary discussions, small group work and role-plays, case studies, etc. The programme is highly participatory and emphasises cross-learning among participants and practical exercises to apply what they have learned throughout. While contributing their own experience, participants will also be allocated materials for a case study to prepare for discussion. Advance reading will cover the international legal framework for justice sector reform (both civil and criminal) as well as human rights based approaches.

Participants

The training programme is aimed at justice sector professionals in developing and industrialised countries, as well as international field missions: state, non-state and international civil servants (UN agencies, EC, etc); as well as policy advisors, project managers and consultants.

Applications may be sent by email to PHarney@ihrnetwork.org with ‘OJIR10 Application’ in the e-mail subject heading. Alternatively you may post your application to IHRN at the address below.