Human Rights education
Building skills for civil society and human rights defenders
HURISA’s training programs equip participants with the essential tools to become effective human rights defenders.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Analysing Human Rights Situations
You’ll develop skills to critically assess situations of human rights abuse. This includes identifying violations and documenting evidence, which is crucial for holding perpetrators accountable.
Documenting Evidence
HURISA’s training teaches you how to collect reliable evidence. This may involve understanding how to gather accurate information, learning techniques for receiving information, and data protection.
Reporting Violations
You’ll gain the knowledge and skills to report human rights violations to the relevant human rights bodies. This could include national institutions, regional and international human rights systems.
Promoting participation and peacebuilding
Our training goes beyond equipping you with advocacy skills, it will also empower you to be a force for positive change nationally, regionally and internationally:
Engaging in Policymaking
Learn how to participate effectively in public policy processes that affect your community. This could involve attending consultations, submitting proposals, and advocating for policies that promote human rights.
Building Peace
HURISA’s training equips you with skills to play an important role in building peace processes, fostering participation, prevention, protection, relief & recovery.
Tackling Social Issues
The training equips you to address issues like gender-based violence, discrimination, and inequality at both the local and institutional levels. You’ll gain the knowledge and tools to advocate for change and hold institutions accountable.
Be a watchdog for human rights
You’ll learn how to advocate for change and monitor progress.
Advocacy Skills
You’ll develop your ability to advocate for change on human rights issues. This may involve organizing campaigns, raising awareness, and lobbying decision-makers.
Monitoring Mechanisms
Learn how to monitor the implementation of human rights mechanisms such as our constitution and human rights treaties. This can involve tracking the progress of government commitments or holding institutions accountable for upholding human rights standards.
Accessing justice and understanding the system
Knowing your way around the government system is crucial for seeking justice. HURISA’s training provides you with the knowledge to understand the roles and functions of key institutions like the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), Commission for Gender Equality (CGE), and the Public Protector. This empowers you to know where to seek help for specific human rights concerns.
Ensuring safety and security
Protecting yourself is essential for effective human rights work.
Dedicated training programs for civil society organisations and human rights defenders:
Physical Security
Learn strategies to stay safe in various situations.
Digital Security
In today’s digital world, online safety is crucial. This training equips you with the knowledge to protect your data, communications, and online presence.
Additional resources to support your safety:
Training Manuals & Resource Packs
Gain access to comprehensive materials you can refer to after the training.
Simplified Publications
HURISA creates clear and accessible publications to deepen your understanding on safety measures.
Experienced trainers and diverse beneficiaries
Experienced Trainers
HURISA’s training programs are led by a distinguished faculty. Our trainers are not only experts in human rights but also bring a wealth of experience working with national and regional human rights institutions. This ensures you receive high-quality instruction from individuals who understand the real-world challenges faced by human rights defenders.
Diverse Beneficiaries
Our programs are designed to be inclusive and cater to a wide range of participants.
Here are just a few examples of those who benefit from our programs:
- Community Activists
- Women’s Rights Groups
- Youth Groups
- LGBTQI+ Organisations
- People with Disabilities & Albanism
- Civil Society Organisations
- Human Rights Defenders
- Faith-based & Traditional Institutions
By bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds, HURISA fosters a collaborative learning environment where participants can share experiences and strategies for promoting human rights in their communities.
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Empowering Women, Youth & Children
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