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Overview
What you will learn
At the end of the Business and Human Rights course offered by Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights , participants will:
- Understand the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
- Understand how the UN Guiding Principles have helped in advancing the concept of corporate respect for human rights across the UN system
- Understand the impact of other relevant standards on business and human rights developed by international organisations
- Understand legal developments at the international, regional and national levels to advance business and human rights
- Understand the interlinkages between business and human rights and climate change, climate justice, sustainable development, and international trade and investment
- Be familiar with current debates and critiques of the UN Guiding Principles
- Develop an understanding of how to apply business and human rights instruments in practice.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:- Explain the origins and content of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
- Situate and understand the developments that the UN Guiding Principles have prompted within the UN system, as well as at the regional and national level
- Explore the authoritative guidance provided by the UN system on business and human rights
- Explain the concept of human rights due diligence and its implementation at the international, regional and national level
- Explain the concept of access to remedy and its implementation by court systems and national human rights institutions
- Provide examples of different regulatory regimes emerging in Europe, Latin America and Asia
- Assess current debates and critiques of the UN Guiding Principles.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Business Administration International Law View 9 other Short Courses in Business Administration in SwitzerlandWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- This training course is designed for staff of NGOs, research institutes, UN agencies (especially members with experience in fieldwork) and other national and international organisations, members of NHRIs, business enterprises and representatives of governments and academia.
Tuition Fee
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International
1830 CHF/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1830 CHF for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
1830 CHF/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1830 CHF for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for Genève
1925 - 2850 CHF /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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