would also find the focus and critiques in this course congruent with their interests. Toronto ON Ryerson University, School of and Youth Care Faculty of Community Services Children’s Rights The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is examined. The convention is explored within the framework of human rights principles and citizenship. Policy and practice implications will be considered through the lens of child rights approach. Consideration will be given to understanding children's development as "citizens" and children's participation in society. Degree credit Distance Education Completion of second year of Child and Youth Work Diploma or permission of the instructor is required to enroll in this course. Fall 2013 Tara Collins 416 979 5000 ext 4563 Waterloo ON University of Waterloo Children’s Rights in Canada This course examines children’s rights from a moral and comparative legal perspective. Students will explore the welfare and developmental interests of children, the corresponding duties of parents, custodians, educators and social workers, and the nature and scope of public educational authority in the common law juris dictions of Canada. undergraduate 2012 Dr. J.C. Blokhuis (519) 884-4404 ext. St. Catherine’s ON University, Department of Child and Youth Studies Policies of Childhood and Youth: The Rights of the Child By reviewing dominant social constructions of childhood and youth, a greater understanding of how to apply the treaty as an ethical framework to promote fuller development and citizenship for children and young people will be achieved. On successful completion of this course, students will also demonstrate a preliminary understanding of contemporary undergraduate 2013 Associate Professor Richard C. Mitchell, Ph.D. Cairns Building 352 Tel: Ext: 5085
issues faced by teachers, social workers, researchers, corrections and youth justice practitioners, legislators, policy- and child and youth counsellors, and all adults wishing to respect and apply the human rights of young people. Email: Bracebridge ON Nipissing University, Muskoka Campus Children's Rights; Selected Topics in Children's Rights; Marginalized Groups of Children This course examines evolving of children and childhood, with the primary focus being the developing conceptualization of children as bearers of rights, full citizens with entitlements and responsibilities. The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is the focal point of discussion and debate in this regard, and the course provides students with the opportunity to employ the Convention as an instrument of critique, assessing levels of commitment to children in Canada and around the world. Since 2008 Dr. Thomas Waldock, Child and Family Studies 705 645-2921, ext. 7207 London ON King’s College, University of Western Ontario 3300F/G - Childhood, Citizenship and Participation; 3335F/G - Human Rights and Child Advocacy. 3300 F/G: An examination of various attempts to include children in the decision making processes of social projects, settings, agencies and institutions. Various arguments for inclusion of children will be discussed along with an assessment of the outcomes associated with each attempt. 3335F/G: This course examines the challenges that have arisen in associations with putting international agreements into practice at the national and local levels. Agreements include: UN 3335 F/G: Enrolment in the Diploma of Childhood in the Justice System or the Certificate of Childhood in the Justice System program, or third or fourth year of the Honors Specialization, or Honors Double Major in Childhood makers,
Resolution 2005/20 - Guidelines on Justice in Matters Involving Child Victims and Witnesses of Crime and the UN 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child. and Social Institutions. Winnipeg MB University of Manitoba Department of Family Social Sciences FMLY 3806 Children, Violence and Rights (undergraduate) FMLY 7602 Children and Violence (graduate) Both of these courses are taught from a child rights perspective, using the CRC as a framework. We take a global perspective and use research from both academic sources and NGOs to familiarize students with advocacy work. We also use a case study approach so that students understand the meaning of violence in children’s lives. undergraduate and graduate level courses Joan Durant Calgary AB Mount Royal University (courses offered through both the Faculty of Continuing Education and Extension and the Department of Child and Youth Studies Child and Youth Human Rights 1) The Child and Youth Human Rights Extension Certificate is designed for individuals working with and for children and youth of all ages, in family and community settings. In particular, this program will be especially useful for human service professionals within the fields of child and youth care, education, early learning and child care, social work, justice, child welfare, and counselling. This Extension Certificate Program is comprised of four courses, which are delivered fully online. Course 1 — Promotion of CRC: Child and Youth Advocacy Course 2 — Protection Rights: Child and Youth Welfare Course 3 — Provision Rights: Child and Youth Healthy Development Course 4 — Participation Rights: Child and Youth Responsible Citizenship 1) Extension Certificate 2) Bachelor of Applied Child Studies Since 2008 Murray ext 6
2) This 3-credit online course will examine prevailing issues pertaining to and youth human rights, within the context of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. This course will explore promotion of the convention as well as protection, provision, and participation rights. This course will assist in preparing students to work effectively with children, youth, and families by increasing knowledge and skills of human rights advocacy and considering implications for professional practice and policy in Canada. Edmonton AB University of Alberta COMM 597: Advocacy and Communications in Change Resistant Settings. This course moves beyond tackling the symptoms of social disadvantage to addressing systemic factors within an applied social public policy context. Based on two decades of experience trying to address the causal factors that disadvantage First Nations children, this course provides a framework for social public policy change within resistant environments when resources and public policy experience are limited. The role of values, moral courage, communication and proper problem definition that engages a wide variety of stakeholders are stressed as critical components to effective social movement strategies. Graduate Program in Communications and Technology Syllabus provided from the summer 2013 version of the course (the title has since been changed). The course is running again in Winter 2014, and students can access the webpage for the program's elective courses. Students can access the 2014 syllabus on that webpage once it is posted. Dr. Cindy Blackstock, Associate professor Prince George BC University of Northern Family/Child Welfare Policy; Child Welfare Will be offered in 2013 (Many courses are Graeme McSweeny
British Columbia Practice; Child Welf/Sites of Resistance; Current Issues in Child Welfare Practice emerging in child`s rights with a specific focus on Aboriginal critiques or child welfare policy) (250) 960-5295 ACADEMIC COURSES - INTERNATIONAL * a course for credit or certification offered through an academic institution CITY/ COUNTRY INSTITUTION COURSE TITLE COURSE DESCRIPTION COURSE LEVEL LAST OFFERED (ACADEMIC SESSION) CONTACT INFO LINK The European Master is a joint interdisciplinary study program of East and West European universities: Universität Berlin (FU), Germany EU Institute of Education, University of London (IoE), UK Universidad Complutense Madrid (UCM), Spain Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA), Netherlands Universitatea BabesBolyai in Cluj -Napoca (UBB), Romania Univerzitet Union, Belgrade, (UU) Serbia University Moldova, Chisinau, (MSU) Republic of Moldova Universiteit Antwerpen, Belgium Universitetas Mykolo Romerio, Vilnius, Lithuania Stockholms Universitet, Stockholm (SU), Sweden Institut Uni versitaire Kurt Bösch, (IUKB) Sion, Switzerland European Master in Childhood Studies and Children’s Rights The course deals with all aspects of childhood, viewed as a socio -cultural construct, and with theories of children’s rights and practice in adult-child relationships. Graduate (master’s program) Graduates of social sciences, law, education, humanities, social work as well as graduate student with professional experience of working with children Professionals holding a BA in governmental and non-governmental institutions and organisations in the of youth work, education, social services, health and law 2012-2014 Rebecca Budde (030)
Freie Universitat Berlin, Department of Education and Psychology Berlin, Germany The Hague, Netherlands EU Universiteit Leiden, Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies Summer School on International Children's Rights: Children's Rights at Cross-roads Children's Rights at Cross-roads provides a comprehensive children's rights course, which takes a close look at contemporary children's rights issues from a legal perspective accompanied by reflections from other academic disciplines, legal systems, local perceptions and realities. Leading academic and professional experts in the field of children's rights, international law and other relevant disciplines offer inspiring and interactive lectures, seminars and excursions in and around Leiden Law School. Professionals and students Leiden and The Hague, 26 - 30 August 2013 Switzerland EU University of Fribourg and the Institut Universitaire Kurt Bösch (IUKB) The Master of Advanced Studies in Children's Rights (MCR) The Master of Advanced Studies in Children's Rights (MCR) is a part-time international and interdisciplinary postgraduate programme on children's rights, which takes place over a two-year period. The Programme is organised conjointly by the University of Fribourg and the Institut Universitaire Kurt Bösch (IUKB), both in Switzerland, and is designed for professionals who work with children’s rights issues, including lawyers, psychologists, sociologists, judges, social workers, government officials, staff of organisations, academics and journalists. The participation of students with governmental For professionals who work with children’s rights issues, including lawyers, psychologists, sociologists, judges, social workers, government officials, staff of non-governmental organisations, academics and journalists. 2-year programme; The next cycle will start in February 2013. Sarah Bruchez, Programme Secretary Institut Universitaire Kurt Bösch (IUKB) MAS in Children’s Rights P.O. Box 4176 – CH-1950 Sion 4 Tel. +41 (27) 205 73 00 Fax +41 (27)
University in close cooperation with the Children's Rights Knowledge Centre. child labour; armed conflict and the environment. This selection of topics is based on their topicality and their relevance for the implementation of children’s rights in times of globalisation. London UK University of London, Institute of Education Sociology Of Childhood And Children's Rights MA This Masters degree will introduce you to a range of current theories about childhood and the practical issues of promoting children's rights; critically explore social constructions of childhood, and the implications these have for professional practice with children; enable you to take account of children's interests, views and rights, and understand the complex relations between the protection, provision and participation rights defined by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. All those working with and for children and interested in the field of children's rights, especially those working in children's services such as health and education, social care and family policy, youth work, the justice system and advocacy work for children and young people. One year full-time or two years Start in October. Liesbeth de Block Belfast, Northern Ireland UK Queen’s University Belfast, Centre for Children’s Rights, School of Education study options: Doctorate studies MSc Children’s Rights The Masters in Children’s Rights is an inter-disciplinary masters being developed as part of a suite of new programmes in childhood studies, under the Improving Children’s Lives Initiative. It will have two new core modules (subject to final approval): Children’s Rights: Law, theory and practice Children’s Rights-Based Research methods. Beyond this students will be able to draw on modules focusing on first entry subject to final approval Professor of Education LL.B, LL.M, PhD, Barrister at Law
children’s rights issues offered across a range of Schools within the University. Each module will be delivered by a recognised specialist in the field. Edinburgh, Scotland UK University of Edinburgh, Law School Law, Rights and Ethics of Medical Care for Children This course aims to give you a good understanding of the systems of England, Wales and Scotland, how human rights apply to your practice, and which rules of professional conduct are most crucial in the world of paediatric medicine. For all healthcare professionals working in paediatrics, including nurses, allied health professionals and NHS managers; medical students wishing to pursue a career in paediatrics; lawyers and those working in voluntary organisations supporting sick children and their families. Online basis, (about 25 hours to complete and you will have two months to complete it) Middle East and Europe Offered in cooperation between higher education institutes in Jordan, and the European Union (Germany, the UK, and the Netherlands). Diploma in Public Policy and Child Rights (DPPCR) This Diploma has been established in response to the need for relevant and appropriate legislation, policies, budgets and programs that are based on scientific evidence and are developed to respect, protect and fulfill the rights of all children in the Arab world. Our aim is that the skills students gain through this diploma will enable them to become stronger advocates for child rights in the Arab world. An advanced professional graduate diploma targeted at policy service providers, researchers, students, civil servants, journalists, activists, and other people working with and for children. It builds students’ knowledge and
skills by providing them with the tools and well-founded arguments needed to make legislation, policies, budget and programs work for children today. Nagarbhavi, Bangalore, India University, National Law School One Year Post Graduate Diploma in Child Rights Law The PGDCRL draws from the rich insights gained by Centre for Child and the Law (CCL), a specialize Research Centre at the NLSIU, engaged in research, training, teaching, practice and policy advocacy on various issues related to children since 1996. Paper 1: The Child, Family and the State in India: Realities and Issues Paper 2: Child Rights, Policy and Law: International and National Framework Paper 3: Key Legislation relating to Children in India Paper 4: Working with Children from a Rights based Perspective Paper 5: Research Project Eligibility for Admission: Graduate Degree from any recognized University OR similar qualification (15 of education). The medium of instruction will be English 2009 91-80-2316 0532 / 33 / 35; 2316 0528 (Direct) email: Southern Cross AU Southern Cross University Master (Grad Dip, Grad Cert) of Childhood and Studies The course includes studies in: Child protection and participation Children and the law Children’s rights Social and emotional wellbeing Drugs, alcohol and sexual health Program evaluation Research with and for children Study is offered by distance education with online interaction and guest presentations. Candidates can choose to complete the four unit Graduate Certificate, eight 2013
Students will leave the class with a solid grounding in children’s rights Theory and an appreciation for the dilemmas and struggles of children’s rights in practice. Syracuse NY, US Syracuse University, College of Law Children's Rights and Family Law Clinic Students represent families and children in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies and engage in non-litigation legal advocacy and educational outreach. Students provide services in a variety of areas, including custody and visitation issues, child and spousal support, domestic violence, matrimonial matters, general and special education issues and other children's rights issues. Students also assist clients through the Syracuse University Medical Legal Partnership, a collaborative venture with S.U.N.Y. Upstate Medical University where students address legal needs that impact children's health. CRC is a 2 semester, 6 credit clinic. Students spend hours per week on their cases and other clinic-related work. Professional Responsibility is a co-or pre-requisite. Office of the Dean Syracuse University College of Law Suite 440 Syracuse, NY 13244-1030 Boston, Mass. US Harvard University. Harvard Law School Children, Youth and International Human Rights; Human Rights Dilemmas in child Protection Explores the impact of globalization on different aspects of childhood and on human rights issues affecting children who cross borders. Why are increasing numbers of children migrating without their families - to reunify with migrant parents after being left behind, in search of asylum, as victims of sexual or labor trafficking, as child soldiers, or as transnational adoptees? Why are citizen children unable to prevent the deportation of their noncitizen parents (does citizenship mean anything for children)? The course 3 credit undergraduate courses Spring 2013 Jacqueline Bhabha
will consider immigration, refugee, and human rights questions as they relate to international childhood today. Atlanta, Georgia US Georgia State University College of Law Human Rights and Children This course explores the status of the child under international law, the rights of the child under international and regional human rights conventions, and mechanisms available for enforcing such rights. The course begins with an overview of these issues. The course will then focus on selected issues, including trafficking of children, commercial sexual exploitation of children, child labor, children in armed conflict, juvenile justice, and rights to health care and education. In examining each of these specific issues, we will explore the relevant human rights law, efforts to enforce such law, and shortcomings in the existing legal regimes. Case studies will be drawn from a number of countries. In addition, special attention will be given to the U.S. approach to child rights generally and to the specific topic issues explored in the course. Spring 2013 Jonathan Todres (404) NON-ACADEMIC COURSES and NON-CREDIT SUMMER INSTITUTES - CANADA *short-term training programs offered to professionals and others through an organization and/or academic institution CITY/ PROVINCE (listed east to west) ORGANIZATION COURSE TITLE COURSE DESCRIPTION COURSE TARGET AUDIENCE LAST OFFERED INFO LINK
Nova Scotia UNICEF and the Office of the Ombudsman, Nova Scotia Children’s Rights: A Paradigm Shift Training Workshop This course draws on UNICEF best practice globally, in developing and industrialized countries, to contribute to the important responsibility of all levels of government to promote children’s human rights and, through advocacy, help ensure that they are protected and provided for in domestic law, policy and practice. It will increase the knowledge and capacity of advocacy staff and collaborating participants from other sectors to apply a child rights based approach to individual and systemic advocacy for children. This course is intended for staff of the NS Ombudsman Services and collaborating partners in government and civil society. March 2013 Moncton NB Moncton Campus of l'Université de Moncton International Summer Course on the Rights of the Child The Working on the Rights of the Child within the Francophonie, in collaboration with the Canadian Council of Child and Youth Advocates and l’Université de Moncton, presents the International Summer Course on the Rights of the Child. The focus will be Article 19 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child: The Right Against all Forms of Violence, Injury or Abuse, Neglect or Negligent Treatment, Maltreatment or Exploitation. A certificate of participation will be issued by the Continuing Education Office of l’Université de Moncton to all those who have attended the course. University credits may be awarded for graduate students in social work, subject to certain conditions. July 12 to 19, 2013 Continuing Education Office British Colombia CRED-PRO/ IICRD Child Rights Curriculum for Health Professionals The development of this curriculum is part of Child Rights Education for Professionals Project (CRED-PRO) and builds on the original curriculum of the American Academy of Paediatrics Health professionals
and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health: Interface Between Child Rights and Health, authored by Gerison Lansdown, Jeff Goldhagen and Tony Waterson, and incorporates lessons learned from its application across the globe. BC and Ontario University of British Columbia's Department of Family Practice and University of Ottawa's Department of Paediatrics Plans are currently underway to develop curricula for Paediatric Professionals and Social Workers (source: CRED-PRO) Paediatric Professionals and Social Workers In development NON-ACADEMIC COURSES and NON-CREDIT SUMMER INSTITUTES - INTERNATIONAL training programs offered to professionals and others through an organization and/or academic institution CITY/ COUNTRY ORGANIZATION COURSE TITLE COURSE DESCRIPTION COURSE TARGET AUDIENCE LAST OFFERED CONTACT INFO LINK Central and Eastern Europe UNICEF Regional Office for Central and Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CEE/CIS) and The Dublin Institute for Technology Children’s Rights and journalism practice: a rights-based perspective Journalism students and journalists Ghent, Belgium EU KEKI Children’s Rights Knowledge Centre International Course in Children's Rights Having hosted 40 participants in 2008, 42 in 2010 and 48 in 2012, the course by now connects a world-wide network of 130 highly qualified children’s rights professionals in 61 countries. The international training programme Human Rights for Development (HR4DEV) took place in Antwerp from 29 July to 24 August 2012. It mapped the potential and limits of human rights in development and professionals from NGOs, national human rights organisations, the government, international organisations, academics and doctoral 2014 2012 2010 Kathy Vlieghe General coordination and courses
hold their governments accountable in delivering services to children. Stadtschlaining, Austria EU Peace Operations Training Institute Child Protection, Monitoring, and This specialization course equips participants with specialized knowledge and skills to become effectively involved in monitoring, advisory, and executive functions to protect children in crisis areas. It aims to foster discussion and exchange of best practices and lessons learnt between experts of various organizational backgrounds. Topics covered include: Child rights assessment and monitoring; strategies for prevention of child rights violations; strategies to reduce the impact of armed conflict on children (child recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration); child rights based and child-participatory approaches; involvement of children in rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts; instruments and actors for the implementation of strategies for child protection, monitoring and rehabilitation People with relevant professional background who want to become experts for child protection, monitoring, and rehabilitation in crisis areas (e.g. child protection officers); People with diverse professional backgrounds who plan to intensively include child protection and rights of the child in future activities in their respective areas of competence; Basic knowledge of international human rights and humanitarian law is required 2013 Ms. Bernadette Knauder Austrian Study Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution (ASPR) Rochusplatz 1 A-7461 Austria address: Telephone number: +43 3355 2498 505
Castellon, EU Peace and Collaborative Development Network/ ILÊWASI center of investigation, promotion and defence of the rights of children and adolescents Summer Course on Child Rights and Peace Education The programme offers introductory course on the fundamentals of international human rights along with the teaching and workshops sessions on woman’s rights, child rights, peace education and nonviolence and their application towards today’s world. In addition to these theoretical and practical morning sessions, the afternoon sessions of the programme provide learning opportunities by extra-curricular activities. We are aiming at to organise meditation session, hiking session to the nearest mountains, performing art at the local art theatre and inter-cultural nights. July 2011 Hammad Ahmad: London UK London School of Economics and Political Science, Centre for the Study of Human Rights children's human rights This practically-focussed course, consisting of six substantive sessions over two days, places in perspective international human rights law as it affects children. At the end of the two days participants will have comprehensive information on the international framework to guarantee the rights of the child and also on how to use and apply this in a domestic setting. The course is designed for professional participants involved in either developing policy and practice in relation to children, or working in rights and child protection. Lawyers working in child law will be able to use the course to update and develop their knowledge in this crucial area Intensive course - Thursday 25 and Friday 26 April 2013
originally 28 minutes in length and recorded in 1998. Khartoum, Sudan Africa Khartoum International Centre for Human Rights Specialized Course on Child Rights Dr. Ahmed El Mufti Tanzania, Africa CRED-PRO Child Rights for Professionals Working with Young Children curriculum Professionals working with children Niger (and other francophone countries in Africa) International Bureau for Children’s Rights, Montreal, Canada Mandatory Training Programme on Children’s Rights Within National Training Institutions for Defence and Security Forces in Niger The main objective is the integration of permanent, mandatory and quality modules on the promotion and protection of the rights of the within police, military, national guard and gendarmerie training academies in Niger both at the initial and specialised levels. Security and Defense forces in Niger Mr. Guillaume Landry, Director of Programmes at IBCR South Africa CRED-PRO and the University of Cape Town rights and child law for health and allied professionals This accredited five-day course provides cutting-edge education in child rights and child law for health and allied professionals – including up-to-date training on consent to medical treatment and the reporting of child abuse and neglect as outlined in the Children’s Act. It examines the relationship between children’s rights and child health, and aims to equip health and allied professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to The child rights curriculum was developed in partnership with the International Institute for Child Rights and Development. The project targets nurses, doctors December 2013 Please contact Lori Lake at Univeristy of Cape Town, South Africa or Gerison Lansdown
realise children’s rights in their daily practice. and allied professionals in the public health care sector at primary, secondary and tertiary levels. at CRED-PRO for full course material. Asia-Pacific Region UNICEF and the Economic Research Foundation policies to promote children’s rights This innovative learning programme is a foundational course on economic and social policies to promote children rights developed by UNICEF and the Economic Research Foundation (ERF). The course modules topics ranging from the human rights-based approach to development; macroeconomic policies such as fiscal, monetary and exchange rate policies; equitable sector policies; public finance and social budgeting; multidimensional poverty; social protection, migration and climate change. The e-course aims to provide evidence-based arguments and advocacy skills needed to promote equity and children’s rights in public policy, in the context of recent developments such as the economic crisis or high food prices. The training can be completed at your own pace and is free of charge to ensure maximum outreach. At the end of the modules, a test can be and a certificate will be issued upon successful completion. Visit Barbados, West Indies The Caribbean Child Development Centre at the University of the West Indies Open Campus Rights & Course The Caribbean Child Development Centre, UWI, OC, recently developed and delivered the pilot multidisciplinary Child Rights & Responsibilities Course for professionals working with or on behalf of for professionals working with or on behalf of children
International UNICEF/Economic Research Foundation Policies for Child Rights with Equity UNICEF has partnered with Economic Research Foundation (ERF) to develop the learning programme "Socio-Economic Policies for Child Rights with Equity". ERF coordinates the activities of IDEAs (International Development Economics Associates), a globally renowned policy and economic network, consisting of distinguished academicians and development practitioners with multidisciplinary interests from different parts of the world. The course has also been designed to take into account the current and rapidly changing development architecture and for UNICEF and its development partners to continue being a strong advocate for children, especially the most marginalised and unreached. This is a programme consisting of eight modules. This training is free of charge and open to all UNICEF staff globally, and can be shared with partners, including other UN agencies, governments, civil society organisations, universities and research centres. US/ International Human Rights Education Associates (HREA Children's Rights (Foundation Course) E041) Being able to recognise the numerous features of childhood and what they entail in terms of respect, protection and fulfilment of rights is the first step towards more effective interventions in any activity with and for children. This e-learning course introduces participants to the foundations of children's rights in three areas: • conceptual framework for the development of rights for children; • international legal standards and mechanisms; • definition of the child and general principles. Participants will deepen their knowledge about the origins of children's rights and the rationale behind them, with particular The course is intended for, among others, child rights advocates, youth workers, social workers, staff members of development and children's rights/social justice organisations, including development NGOs and UN specialised