Bespoke Training and Capacity Building
Providing custom designed human rights training tailored to your specific needs.
Human rights education and training is essential for the promotion of universal respect for and observance of all human rights and fundamental fredoms for all, in accordance with the principles of the universality, indivisibility and interdependence of human rights.
(Art. 1.2 UN Declaration on Human Rights Education and Training)
As one of the leading and best known university-based human rights institutions, HRLC is able to devise and implement tailor-made training and capacity-building programmes to suit your needs.
HRLC trainers are internationally respected experts in core human rights issues and topics, including:
- British Criminal Justice System
- Business and Human Rights
- Children’s Rights
- Compliance with European Human Rights Standards
- Human Rights Strategic Litigation
- Imprisonment and Human Rights
- Independent Monitoring of Human Rights
- International Criminal Law
- International Human Rights System & Standards, including civil and political, economic, social and cultural rights, and third generation rights
- International Humanitarian Law, Law of Armed Conflicts
- Mental Health and Human Rights
- National Implementation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court
- Regional and national human rights protection mechanisms
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Highly experienced training staff
HRLC Co-Directors, Professor David Harris and Professor Aoife Nolan, are internationally respected experts in human rights law and bring significant experience in advising and training public officials. They have written extensively on international human rights issues and have provided human rights training to high level government officials and other organisations in a wide range of different countries globally.
HRLC bespoke training courses benefit from our extensive network of highly-skilled trainers and facilitators who cover a broad range of human rights related issues to suit the particular needs of your organisation. Each professional has an excellent research profile and/or extensive practical experience and high international reputation in their respective field. Part of this network comprises the University of Nottingham School of Law which is one of Britain's top law schools and houses a number of global experts in international law.
For more information about some of our trainers, please see our Centre Members and Fellows and Staff pages.
Flexibility in delivery
HRLC training courses are designed in direct consultation with our clients to ensure course content and methods are appropriate for the needs, experience and roles of participants.
Flexible duration
HRLC has the capacity to tailor course length to meet participants' needs and availability, typically ranging from one day to two weeks, but that can also be distributed over a longer period of time.
Language support
HRLC understands the importance of communication. While most training takes place in English, we are able to provide both consecutive and simultaneous interpretation. We can advise our clients on the most appropriate method of interpretation and ensure that the programme content reflects the chosen method. Recordings of simultaneous interpretation can also be made available, as well as in-class language support, or language classes at the University's modern Language Centre.
Flexible location
HRLC has extensive experience in delivering courses and training in-house in Nottingham, on location at the client's premises or in a mutually convenient location, or even remotely through distance learning. We will ensure that the method of delivery is effectively tailored to meet your and your participants' needs.
Tailored content
HRLC's broad network of trainers, partners and collaborators can provide targeted human rights training on a wide range of human rights issues. The background, skills and professional interests of each training group are reviewed in a consultation process and course content is consequently tailored to meet exact needs.
Effective training methods
HRLC uses a range of pedagogically appropriate training methods to ensure that participants receive targeted training and capacity building, appropriate to their needs, experience and positions. Methods include:
Reading materials
Prior to the programme start, participants receive comprehensive reading packs, comprising materials on module topics, facilitator profiles and study visit background information.
HRLC and School of Law activities
During training courses in Nottingham participants are encouraged to attend the diverse range of activities organised regularly by HRLC and the School of Law, such as the extensive programme of visiting speakers, as well as other public seminars and events. Attendance at these events allows participants to mix with academics and students from all over the world, giving them the opportunity to exchange views and perspectives about human rights issues worldwide.
Advanced study
Advanced study seminars delivered by experienced trainers, provide in-depth legal and theoretical groundings to each subject area before considering the realities of practice, challeges and practical solutions.
Review
Participants are given the chance to evaluate the quality of the training course openly in a feedback session with the programme organisers and/or anonymously by means of a satisfaction questionnaire.
Outcomes
At the conclusion of the course participants receive a certificate of attendance. All course materials and course memorabilia are made available to the participants electronically and/or in hard copy.
Skills transfer
Throughout the programme the experience and expertise of the participants is acknowledged by interactive teaching methodologies and group work opportunities to facilitate peer to peer skills transfer. Training methods are highly participatory and specific interactive exercises, such as the use of case studies, are developed to fit the needs, experience and level of expertise of the partipants.
Study visits
Study visits supplement the theoretical seminars by providing participants with opportunities to increase their knowledge of and gain first-hand insight into the working mechanisms of key political and/or judicial institutions relevant to the theme of the training course.
Practitioner dialogues
Participants meet appropriate practitioners such as judges and legal professionals as well as governmental and civic society representatives.
This gives participants first hand insight into how practitioners engage with issues covered in the training programme and allows them to develop networks appropriate to their work.
Previous clients
HRLC's previous clients have included government officials, legal professionals, members of the judiciary, national human rights institutions, international organisations and UN missions as well as civil society from across the globe. See examples of previous bespoke courses.
What our clients say...
I felt privileged to be on this course. The use of the external speakers was excellent. Topics were on the money. I feel equipped to do my job now.
An inspirational course. What a fantastic selection of talented people! I learned a huge amount and it will significantly enhance my work.
Very relevant, useful and interesting. Of real practical value. Invaluable training. Really worth the time out of the office.
One of the best courses I have attended. Felt course attendees were brought into discussion with challenging and pertinent questions.
To discuss your training needs and how HRLC can help you meet them, please contact HRLC Co-ordinator, Agnes Flues, +44 (0)115 846 8506.
Previous training courses
List of previous training courses (selection)
2020
2019
- Imprisonment and Human Rights (African Prison Project) (June 2019)
- Advanced Law of Armed Conflicts Training (British Army Legal Services) (June 2019)
- FCO Human Rights Practitioner Level Training
- Data Entry, Management and Analysis Training for the Global Justice and Research Project (GJRP), (Liberia, March 2019)
2018
2017
- Foundation and Advanced Law of Armed Conflicts Training (British Army Legal Services) (September and June 2017)
- Imprisonment and Human Rights (African Prison Project) (May 2017)
- FCO Human Rights Practitioner Level Training
2016
- Awareness and Practitioner level human rights training for FCO diplomats
- Foundation and Advanced Law of Armed Conflicts Training (British Army Legal Services) (September and June 2016)
- Imprisonment and Human Rights (African Prison Project) (October 2016)
- Distance Learning Course in Arabic (UN Human Rights System) for Bahrain's National Institution for Human Rights
2015
- Awareness and Practitioner level human rights training for FCO diplomats
- Foundation and Advanced Law of Armed Conflicts Training (British Army Legal Services) (September and June 2015)
- Imprisonment and Human Rights (African Prison Project) (March and October 2015)
2014
- Awareness and Practitioner level human rights training for FCO diplomats
- 25th Annual Advanced Law of War Course (June 2014)
- African Prisons Project (March, October 2014)
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
- Human Rights Training for the National Staff of the UN missions in Afghanistan and Iraq (August - December 2006)
2005