CAS Children's Rights 2021
The participants of the CAS are taught by leading academics and actors in the field of children’s human rights, who are up-to-date with the latest developments and debates. The multidisciplinary and international environment gives the programme a unique character.
Information
Period
February 2021 - November 202212 ECTS credits
64 Teaching hours
Language
EnglishFormat
Blended learningRegistration
Registration deadline
30 April 2022
2 months ahead of the teaching module you wish to apply for
Fees:
CHF 5'150.-
Objectives
- Acquire specialised knowledge in children’s rights in their theoretical as well as in their practical dimensions through an international and an interdisciplinary approach to the study of children’s rights
- Understand and critically discuss the role of international instruments on children’s rights in the implementation and monitoring of children’s rights, with a particular focus on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
- Develop the ability to contribute to the resolution of child rights related issues and problems
- Exercise tools to effectively use human rights standards and mechanisms at the international and national levels
Audience
Professional who works with children’s rights issues: lawyer, psychologist, sociologist, judge, law enforcement officer, social worker, teacher, government official, staff from governmental and non governmental organisations, academic and journalist
Programme
2 week-long modules to be chosen among the following modules of the MAS:
- Children’s Rights and Childhood Studies (online)
- International Children’s Rights Law (online)
- Child Protection Strategies and Policies (online)
- Children’s Rights and Criminal Justice
- Child Labour and Education
- Children’s Rights and Migration
- Children’s Rights Policy Implementation and Monitoring
- Individual training programme/CCR thematic paper
Director(s)
Prof. Karl HANSON, Centre for Children's Rights Studies (CIDE), University of Geneva
Coordinator(s)
Dr. Roberta RUGGIERO, University of Geneva
Number of participants
The number of participants is adapted to the chosen pedagogy.