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Basics of international human rights
The introduction to the basics of international human rights is aimed at persons working with human rights in a professional capacity seeking more information to better understand and work with basic human rights concepts.
It is divided into four lessons. We recommend focusing on one section at a time and taking moments to reflect and discuss with colleagues.
Please note that after completing the five parts you will be eligible to receive a certificate of course completion. This certificate does not evaluate the depth of your learning, but it serves as confirmation that you have undertaken the course.
Details about the lessons
- Target group: Human rights professionals
- Languages: English
- Developed by: The Danish Institute for Human Rights
![Lesson 1](/files/styles/common_02/public/media/image/lesson-pic_1-definingHR_914x360_1.png?itok=AV05gJIZ)
1. Defining human rights
Introduction to human rights as they are defined in the contemporary international human rights framework.
![Lesson 2](/files/styles/common_02/public/media/image/lesson-pic_914x360_02.jpg?itok=BauWrZye)
2. Types of human rights
An introduction to the different ways in which human rights can be categorised.
![Lesson 3](/files/styles/common_02/public/media/image/lesson-pic_3-nondiscrimination_914x360.png?itok=4v814iuw)
3. Non-discrimination
Introduction to the basic elements of non-discrimination and equal treatment.
![Lesson 4](/files/styles/common_02/public/media/image/1.jpg?itok=H_bTB-Ju)
4. National human rights systems
An introduction to actors, policies and processes in the national human rights system.