The Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria and UNESCO developed a massive open online course (MOOC) on the International and African Legal Framework on Freedom of Expression, Access to Information and the Safety of Journalists. The MOOC, which runs from 13 November to 18 December 2017, is hosted on the Canvas Network platform. Enrollment is free of charge and after the successful completion of all the modules, participants will receive a certificate.
Freedom of Expression, Access to Information and the Safety of Journalists MOOC
Are you a ...
Judge? Judicial Officer? Prosecutor? Lawyer? Parliamentarian? Journalist? Blogger? Academic? Law student? Internet user?
Course instructors
The course, consisting of 5 Modules, is led by experts in the field of human rights and freedom of expression and include:
- Prof Frans Viljoen
Director, Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria - Commissioner Pansy Tlakula
Former Chairperson, African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights and Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information - Justice Ben Kioko
Vice President, African Court on Human and Peoples’s Rights - Mr Frank La Rue
Assistant Director-General, Communication and Information, UNESCO
Course details
Course Date: 13 November - 18 December 2017
Duration: 5 weeks
Commitment: 7+ hours per week
Requirement: None
Course Type: Instructor-led
Credential: Certificate (Free)
Course URL: www.canvas.net/browse/pretoria/courses/internation-freedom-expression
More information
Download the Call for Enrollment MOOC flyer
Deadline
Enroll before 1 December 2017
To enroll, and to read more about this course, please visit the Canvas Network website
