IHRC/INHR Human Rights Educational Program, 2026–2027 Human Rights Education Program

Core Human Rights Courses

Introduction to Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms

International Human Rights Law

International Humanitarian Law

Human Rights and the United Nations System

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Principles and Practice

Regional Human Rights Systems and Mechanisms

Human Rights Protection and International Legal Standards

Human Rights Monitoring and Documentation

Human Rights Fact-Finding and Investigation

Human Rights Reporting and Evidence Collection


UN & International Institutions

UN Human Rights Council: Structure, Functions and Procedures

ECOSOC and Civil Society Participation at the United Nations

NGOs and Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC

UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies

Universal Periodic Review (UPR): Process and Practice

Advocacy and Engagement with UN Mechanisms

How to Prepare and Submit a Human Rights Complaint to International Mechanisms


Specialized Human Rights

Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

Children’s Rights and Child Protection

Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Freedom of Religion or Belief

Freedom of Expression and Freedom of the Press

Minority Rights and Protection of Vulnerable Communities

Refugee Rights, Migration and Human Mobility

Rights of Internally Displaced Persons

Business and Human Rights

Human Rights and Environmental Protection

Human Rights and Climate Change


Conflict, Peace & Accountability

Human Rights in Armed Conflict

Protection of Civilians in Conflict Zones

Peacebuilding, Conflict Prevention and Human Rights

Transitional Justice and National Reconciliation

Accountability for Serious Human Rights Violations

International Criminal Justice and the ICC

War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide

Human Rights Early Warning and Conflict Prevention


Modern & Emerging Issues

Cybersecurity, Digital Rights and Human Rights

Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights

Digital Investigations and Online Evidence

Privacy, Data Protection and Human Rights

Disinformation, Hate Speech and Human Rights

Technology, Surveillance and Fundamental Freedoms

Human Rights in the Digital Age


Professional / Advanced Courses

Human Rights Diplomacy and International Negotiation

Strategic Human Rights Advocacy

Human Rights Leadership and Institutional Management

Human Rights Policy Development

International Human Rights Litigation

Human Rights Research Methodology

Professional Human Rights Officer: Skills, Ethics and Practice


Recommended flagship courses
‎These 10 flagship certificates:

Certificate in International Human Rights Law

Certificate in UN Human Rights Mechanisms

Certificate in Human Rights Monitoring & Investigation

Certificate in Human Rights Advocacy & Diplomacy

Certificate in International Humanitarian Law

Certificate in Women & Children’s Rights

Certificate in Refugee & Migration Rights

Certificate in Business, Environment & Human Rights

Certificate in Digital Rights, Cybersecurity & AI

Advanced Certificate in Human Rights Leadership & International Affairs