Who we are
Geneva for Human Rights - Global Training
An international association under Swiss law, GHR received tax exemption status from the Geneva authorities from the financial year 2005 onwards. It obtained the Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council in July 2009.
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The central activity of our international association is training human rights defenders and all those involved at the national level in human rights promotion and protection. GHR offers a unique expertise in the teaching of intergovernmental organizations, of international human rights standards and procedures, and of national and international implementation strategies. All GHR Courses combine the theoretical knowledge of international relations and international law with the exposure to the reality of international diplomacy and the experiences of defenders in the field.
GSC-19, march 2010 - Geneva Course; lesson on 'Nation Building and Human Rights' by H.E. Ramos Horta, President of Timor-Leste and member of Geneva for Human Rights. |
They all include introductions on national implementation efforts (national institutions, elaboration of public policies, national plans, technical assistance, dialogue and mediation techniques between authorities and civil society); humanitarian law; transitional justice; international criminal law; the UN reform; globalisation; and questions related to management and strategies. The objectives of each course are defined on the basis of the specific patterns of countries of the participants. In accordance with the international human rights standards, ‘Geneva International for Human Rights’ firmly believes in the basic principles of equality, interdependence and indivisibility of all civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights. Aiming at promoting the principles of non-discrimination and equality, the Organisation has integrated in its criteria the ethnic and gender diversity.
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