Maynooth, Ireland

Justice Sector Reform: Applying Human Rights Based Approaches

Organiser: International Human Rights Network (IHRN)

Venue: National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Ireland

Dates: Monday June 16 – Friday June 20 2008

Objectives

The aim of this 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, prgramme design, implementation, as well as mentoring, 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.

Logistics

The programme fee is 1,685 euro covering tuition, materials, lunch and refreshments during the programme. The programme is non-residential. Participants will be provided with convenient accommodation options, including on-campus.

Deadline for Applications: Friday May 2 2008 (with priority for applications received by Friday, March 14 2008).

To Register

Please click here for an application form and details of other IHRN training programmes in 2008.