The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, in collaboration with the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA) and the Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities in Africa of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights will host a hybrid format one-week intensive short course on indigenous peoples’ rights from 18 - 22 November 2024.
Venue: Hybrid format (online and physical attendance)
About the course
The objectives of this one-week course include:
- to strengthen knowledge and capacity-building on indigenous peoples’ rights;
- to ensure a better understanding of indigenous peoples’ plight and rights among members of ‘mainstream NGOs’ and government officials;
- to stimulate the introduction of indigenous peoples’ rights into the curriculum of law schools on the African continent;
In the process, the concept of indigenous people will also be critically examined.
Course content
- Conceptual issues regarding indigenous peoples in Africa.
- International (universal and regional) and national standards on indigenous peoples’ rights in Africa.
- Key substantive rights of indigenous peoples and their applicability in Africa.
- UN mechanisms of indigenous peoples’ rights.
- Regional mechanisms and indigenous peoples’ rights.
- Bilateral, multilateral cooperation, international financial institutions and business sector with indigenous peoples.
- Indigenous peoples’ challenges with development.
- International processes and agendas relevant to indigenous peoples in Africa.
Participants
This advanced human rights course is aimed at members of NGOs, government officials, policymakers, legal academics, activists, researchers and students who are interested in the rights of indigenous peoples on the continent.
Applications are invited from all around the world. The course will, however, have a particular African focus. Candidates from Africa are therefore particularly encouraged to apply. Members of indigenous communities are also encouraged to apply.
Fees
The course will be offered in a hybrid format.
Participation in the course online is $150(USD) of charge.
In person attendance is $250 (USD)
Payment
Account name: University of Pretoria
Bank: ABSA Bank
Account number: 214 000 0038
Branch code: 632005
Swift code: ABSAZAJJ
As reference please supply the following information: (A0D648) and Lastname
Please email a proof of payment to Mr Dennis Antwi at Dennis.Antwi@up.ac.za.
NB: Do not make payment until you have recived confirmation that you have been accepted for the couse
Scholarships
Participants wishing to attend physically are required to write a short motivation for attending the course in person. A limited number of scholarships are available. These scholarships are awarded on a very competitive basis.
Application procedure
Important Notice:
A high proficiency in English is required to attend this course. All lectures and materials are in English. Prior to applying for this course, please read through the information on the practical information and the payment details pages.
Documents to be submitted:
- Curriculum Vitae (short CV in PDF or Word document, maximum 3 pages, maximum 10 MB in file size)
- One Letter of Recommendation (PDF or Word document, maximum of 10 MB in file size)
- Academic Records (students only) (combined in one PDF or Word document, maximum 10 MB in file size)
*Please note that in order to apply for any of the Advanced Human Rights Courses, you are required to use a Google Gmail account.
NB: If you don’t hear from us consider your application unsuccessful.
Application deadline
Applications close on 18 September 2024.
If you do not hear from us within 5 days after applications have closed, please consider your application unsuccessfull.
Overview of previous courses
Contact
For more information, please contact:
Tel: +27 (0) 12 420 4197
Fax: +27 (0) 86 580 5743
dennis.antwi@up.ac.za
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