The aim of the course is to familiarise participants with principles, approaches and practices, which define a rights-based approach to development. The course provides an opportunity to reflect on the implications of applying rights-based approaches in the context of programmes and organisational development and to assess if and how an organisation might take these ideas forward. The method of working uses participatory and inter-active processes to explore a series of topics and issues relating to the application of rights-based approaches to programming and to organisational development. Inputs will be provided by the facilitators: these will include presentations, handouts, details of further resources and useful websites and addresses. Plenary sessions will provide opportunities for participants to share and advance their learning. The course is designed for NGO and other staff members - managers and practitioners - who are looking for an introduction to rights-based approaches. Please note that this course is not designed to train participants how to apply rights-based approaches in their work. Objectives: By the end of the course, participants will have knowledge of:
Course: Rights Based Approaches to Development
The different meanings of a rights-based approach to development
The key legal instruments underpinning the rights-based approach
The major debates around taking a rights-based approach
Different ways that NGOs have incorporated a rights-based approach into their strategy and programming
The implications for NGOs moving towards a rights-based approach
How to analyse the appropriate position for their organisation towards the rights-based approach
Countries
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