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Course 5E08: Rights-Based Programming Instructor: Felisa Tibbitts This distance learning course introduces staff members of (international) development agencies and NGOs to rights-based programming. A human rights-based approach is a conceptual framework for the process of human development that is normatively based on international human rights standards and operationally directed to promoting and protecting human rights. Essentially, a human rights-based approach integrates the norms, standards and principles of the international human rights system into the plans, policies and processes of programme development. Participants will deepen their knowledge about project and programme development from a human rights framework and learn how to apply the principles of equity, empowerment, participation and accountability to various phases of project planning and implementation. Participants will also gain sensitivity to how programs can integrate non-discriminatory practice and give attention to vulnerable groups. The course will focus on practical tools for human rights situation assessment, programme planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation within the rights-based conceptual framework. The course involves approximately 50 hours of reading, on-line working groups, interaction with students and instructors/facilitators and assignments, and is offered over a 10-week period, beginning on 27 February 2008. The course is based on a participatory, active learning approach, with an emphasis on peer-to-peer learning. The course instructor will provide individualized feedback where appropriate. Participants will do the required readings, prepare interim and final assignments and participate in group discussions. The maximum number of course participants is 25. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Participation. It is also possible to be an auditor of the course. Course outline Weeks 1-3: Introduction Weeks 9-12: Examples of Rights-based Programming About the instructor Felisa Tibbitts has successfully developed and managed projects in the NGO sector for over 20 years, from “idea development to evaluation” stage. As project manager, she has assisted partner organisations in their project design and management, often in the area of new programming. Ms. Tibbitts has organised workshops on rights-based programming and incorporates this approach into her ongoing trainings and policy papers. Ms. Tibbitts is co-founder and Director of Human Rights Education Associates (HREA) and former coordinator of Human Rights Education Programming for the Netherlands Helsinki Committee. She has Master’s degrees from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government (Public Policy) and from Harvard’s Graduate School of Education (Administration, Planning and Social Policy) and has published several articles on program planning and development in the education field. Who should apply The course is intended for staff members of development and human rights/social justice organisations. Candidates should have a good written command of English and have high competence and comfort with computer and Internet use. HREA aims to ensure equal gender and geographical distribution across the selected participants. Costs The course tuition fee is € 525. Tuition for auditors is € 200. Unfortunately, there are no scholarships or discounted tuition fees available for this course. Application The deadline for applications is 1 December 2007. Applications received after that day unfortunately cannot be accepted. Successful applicants will be notified by 15 December 2007. Full tuition payment for accepted participants is due on 15 January 2008. Application forms Application
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