Featured byYork University - Osgoode Hall Law School
Overview
What you will study
New approaches to equity, diversity and inclusion ensure that human rights issues will continue to impact governments, public institutions and the private sector. These changes, along with an increased focus on human rights, has served to underscore the importance of being able to understand and, more importantly, apply human rights concepts.
In the Human Rights Theory and Practice course offered by York University , you will learn from a stellar faculty of practicing lawyers, human rights professionals and academics. They will address key themes, and you will get to apply these in an interactive role-play and individualized feedback.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- The concepts of discrimination and harassment
- The duty to accommodate in relation to gender, disability, religion/creed, family status and other human rights grounds
- The effect of intersectionality
- Resolving conflicts involving competing rights
- The interplay between human rights legislation and other related legislative regimes
- Dealing with the aftermath of a human rights complaint
- The review and implementation of institutional human rights policy
- The role of human rights agencies (Commissions, Tribunals,
- Advocacy Centres) and the Courts
- Advocacy before human rights or other tribunals
- Identifying and resolving ethical issues and issues of fairness in human rights matters
- What remedies are available for human rights violations?
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Toronto, Canada
Disciplines
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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.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Human Rights Professionals
- Human Resources Professionals
- Human Rights Lawyers
- Employment and Labour Law Practitioners
- In-House Counsel
- Trade Union Representatives
- Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Officers
- Disability and Return to Work Managers
- Human Rights and Equity Consultants
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents3595 CAD / full≈ 3595 CAD / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents3595 CAD / full≈ 3595 CAD / full
Living costs
Toronto
Canada
1502 - 2563 CAD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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