UPEACE-HRC and Human Rights Education Associates (HREA) annually organize a blended learning and field experience programme on the topic of indigenous peoples' rights. This 'one of its kind' unique programme comprises:
1. E-Learning Course Indigenous Peoples' Rights: 5 June - 16 July 2013
2. Field Course: Amburi, Talamanca, Costa Rica: 5 - 11 August 2013
Customized courses are offered to cater to the educational and professional development needs of various universities and organizations in order to provide their students and staff with exposure to specialized discourse on topics of human rights and international law. Course lengths can be shortened or extended to suit your availability.
Upcoming workshop on 'Development, Human Rights and Contemporary Challenges'
The Centre will conduct a customized course for students from Pace University, United States, from Feb 25 to Feb 27, 2013, followed by the UPEACE Model United Nations Conference (UPMUNC), 2013. The workshop will explore contemporary challenges in the interface between development and human rights, while touching upon some important topics that are part of UPMUNC. Participants from other universities who are interested are welcome to apply. Read More
We provide impartial and independent legal consultancy to Inter-Governmental Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations, Non-Profit Organizations and individual querists on issues concerning international law. Read More
From February 11 to 15, 2013, the Centre successfully conducted a capacity building workshop for 50 Costa Rican youth working with NGOs on the topic of 'Building Sustainable NGOs in Costa Rica for Promoting Human Security'. The project was conducted with generous support from the Canadian Fund for Local Initatives, administered by the Embassy of Canada.
