Advanced Course on the International Protection of Human Rights
16 - 27 August 2010
Turku, Finland
The course aims at providing a profound insight into, and analysis of, the system of international human rights protection in the light of contemporary problems and relevant case law. The course is composed of lectures, case studies in working-groups, seminars and an optional essay.Participants, who have successfully completed the course, including the essay, will be awarded a Diploma equivalent to 10 ECTS. With no essay, the participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance equivalent to 5 ECTS.
The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 30. Admittance presupposes, as a general rule, a law degree (or equivalent) and a good knowledge of human rights law. Practical experience in the field of human rights, publications and previous participation in special human rights courses are considered a merit.
Applicants should complete the application form and return the application to Ms Johanna Bondas (e-mail: courses.imr@abo.fi), Institute for Human Rights at Åbo Akademi University. More information and application forms at
http://www.abo.fi/instut/imr/courses.htm
Application deadline: 20 April 2010.
http://web.abo.fi/instut/imr/courses/advanced/2010/info10.htm
