This course is an introduction to Human Rights (HR) and International Humanitarian Law (IHL). It focuses on the very basics of the relevant areas, particularly emphasizing on the most important aspects, namely, history and background of HR and IHL, domestic law, fundamental rights, international treaties, norms, and principles related to HR and IHL and mechanisms of implementing these regimes
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This course is an introduction to Human Rights (HR) and International Humanitarian Law (IHL). It focuses on the very basics of the relevant areas, particularly emphasizing on the most important aspects, namely, history and background of HR and IHL, domestic law, fundamental rights, international treaties, norms, and principles related to HR and IHL and mechanisms of implementing these regimes
Provide participants with the basic knowledge of HR and IHL
Develop the participants’ knowledge to open their minds to the rights they are entitled
Develop a system of appreciation of human beings, their individual dignity, rights and means of defending them
Motivate to study human rights
- Introduction to Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law
- International Bill of Rights
- Core International Human Rights Instruments
- Domestic Human Rights Protection Mechanisms
- International Humanitarian Law Instruments
- The Application of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law
- Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons and Migration
- Dealing with Violations, Implementation of IHL, International Criminal Jurisdiction
Student Evaluation /Evaluation Method : Continuous Assessment (Individual Presentations and Essay)
Selected candidates can follow the course in English Medium
Resource persons are invited from specialized fields, Public Services.
Special seminars will be conducted by senior personnel and other relevant sectors according to the curriculum.
- General Certificate of education (O/L) or an Equivalent qualification .
Or
- Completion of NVQF level 3.
AND
- A good working knowledge in English.
Application Fee : Rs.250/=
Course Fee : Rs. 25,000/=
Payment of the application fee can be done through the following options.
Option 1
Pay to any branch of the People’s Bank, in favour of ‘University of Colombo – Main Collection Account’ to the Account number stated in the application form of each programme.
Please note that you cannot make direct transfers through online banking to the account number given and can only make the transaction through the web portal mentioned in option 2.
Option 2
Through the university payment portal. Click here to make an online payment : https://pay.cmb.ac.lk/
Use the following details;
Fee Type : Course Fee-CSHR
Account reference Number: The account number indicated in the application form
Completed Applications and copies of certificates should be submitted along with the paying voucher of the non-refundable application fee of Rs.250/- to be paid to any branch of the People’s Bank, in favour of ‘University of Colombo – Main Collection Account’ with the relevant account number as indicated in the application form.
