Human Rights and Equalities

Venue: 
Amnesty International UK, The Human Rights Action Centre, 17-25 New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3EA
Date: 
15/06/2010 - 10:00 - 16:30

'The level of awareness and knowledge I now have will enable me to see connections between human rights and other aspects of equality much more easily. I can apply this in a practical way.'
Previous course participant

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.

By the 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

The course is designed for individuals working on equalities issues in the public or third sectors. A good level of knowledge about equalities is assumed, but no prior knowledge of human rights is required.

The course will be interactive with a mix of presentations, discussions, group exercises and action planning.

Download the course brief.

Download the course programme.

Course fees

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

For further information please contact us on 020 7848 1816 or training@bihr.org.uk.

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