Introduction
The Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA) is anchored in the international, regional, and national human rights systems. It is a method that can be applied when you design, implement, monitor, and evaluate policies, programmes, and development projects. The goal behind HRBA is to create societies where everyone is treated equally, and their rights are at the heart of decision-making and governmental management.
Course Objectives
The HRBA course focuses on empowering all participants to understand and claim their rights with particular attention to those most marginalized. It addresses issues of discrimination, inequality, and exclusion, and in this context, it can be used to fight poverty and promote dignity and participation for all. The course further focuses on developing states’ capacity to respect, protect, and fulfil human rights. In this regard, HRBA helps to identify discrimination and inequality and addresses the root causes of challenges in societies.
Organizational Impact
The organization will get to focus on the four HRBA principles – Participation, Accountability, Non-discrimination, and Transparency. The organization will be able to prioritize resources in ensuring the enjoyment of human rights for all its people.
Personal Impact
The participants will be able to:
- Explain basic concepts of HRBA
- Know how HRBA can be important to their work
- Relate HRBA to own project and context where relevant
- Understand the importance of equal partnerships
- Apply the four PANT principles and what these require if one chooses to apply HRBA
Training Methodology
This Human Rights-Based Approach training course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, and retention of the information presented. Includes stimulating presentations supporting each of the topics, together with interactive trainer-led sessions of discussion.
There will also be practical sessions where participants can practice and experience course-related activities. Practical and fun exercises, short video presentations, small group work, and feedback will be used to facilitate learning.
Who Should Attend
Target Audience
Participants representing various stakeholder groups from the entire water sector:
- Stakeholders and professionals in civil society or international organizations; development programmes and members of UN organizations; and representatives of the private sector
- Decision makers, policy makers, and high-level professionals and managers active in governmental bodies
- Capacity developers active in the fields of Gender, Management, Human Rights-Based Approaches, amongst others
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to HRBA
- Why HRBA is important to you and your work
- The concept of human rights
- The concept of HRBA
- The benefits of HRBA
- The importance of equal partnerships
- The four main principles of HRBA
Module 2: HRBA from different perspectives
- Understand the roles of different actors in a human rights-based approach
Module 3: HRBA Participation
- Know how to implement Participation in a practical situation – based on an example
- Know how to consider the Participation element in a project
- Be able to reflect on how the different roles interact with each other
- Be able to relate Participation to your own work
Module 4: HRBA Accountability
- Know how to implement Accountability in a practical situation – based on an example
- Know how to assess that Accountability principles are taken into account in a project
- Be able to reflect on how the different roles interact with each other
- Be able to relate Accountability to own work
Module 5: HRBA Non-Discrimination
- How to implement Non-discrimination in a practical situation – based on an example
- How to assess the Non-discrimination principles that should be considered in a project
- Reflect on how the different roles interact with each other
- How to relate Non-discrimination to your own work
Module 6: HRBA Transparency
- How to implement Transparency in a practical situation – based on an example
- How to assess the Transparency principles that should be considered in a project
- Be able to reflect on how the different roles interact with each other
- Be able to relate Transparency to your own work
Certificates
Upon successful completion of the training course, the Alardi Africa Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
Venue:
Kenya, Nairobi – Cost USD 1800
Arusha, Tanzania – Cost USD 2200
Senegal, Dakar – Cost USD 2200
Date: 21st – 25th September 2026
Curriculum
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