I-    Context
The United Nations Human Rights Training and Documentation Centre for South-West Asia and Arab Region (the Centre) in Doha, part of OHCHR, is mandated to lead on human rights education in the Arab region. The Centre positioned itself, with the new vision, as a true regional human rights education, training and knowledge hub that contributes to the implementation of OHCHR’s mandate in the region through strengthening the application of human rights and the development of best practice-based human rights education and training methodologies, and through facilitating knowledge management and learning in OHCHR’s key areas of engagement in the region. 
The Human Rights Council, in its resolution 39/3 (27 September 2018), decides to make youth the focus group of the fourth phase of the World Programme for Human Rights Education, with special emphasis on education and training in equality, human rights and non-discrimination, inclusion and respect for diversity with the aim of building inclusive societies and peaceful, and to align the fourth phase with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and specifically with target 4.7 of the Sustainable Development Goals. The World Programme for Human Rights Education (WPHRE) is a global initiative proclaimed by the UN General Assembly to advance national implementation of human rights education in all sectors. WPHRE is structured in consecutive phases, the fourth phase (2020-2024) focused on human rights education for youth. The plan of action of the fourth phase highlighted the importance of human rights education for youth not only in formal settings but also in non-formal ones.  By developing knowledge, skills and attitudes which foster action to uphold human rights, human rights education empowers young persons to realize their rights and those of others; equips youth belonging to groups which historically faced discrimination and exclusion with tools to become leaders for positive change in their communities; prevents violence by proposing solutions to chronic and emerging problems that are consistent with human rights principles; and represents a critical investment for living together and building a more peaceful and equitable future for all. Human rights are fundamental principles that underpin the fabric of a just and inclusive society. 
II-    Webinars: 
In a time where information and communication technologies play a pivotal role in shaping public discourse, webinars offer a dynamic platform to engage a global audience in conversations about human rights. This concept note outlines a webinar focused on empowering youth, raising awareness, and advancing activism for the protection and promotion of human rights. Therefore, within its new strategy to promote human rights education and under its human rights education portfolio, the Centre will organize a quarterly webinars and seminars that bring together experts, practitioners, and youth to discuss human rights challenges and solutions.

III-    Objective
The primary objective of the webinar is to create a space for meaningful dialogue, education, and collaboration on human rights issues. The webinar aims to empower participants with knowledge, resources, and tools to become effective advocates for human rights within their communities and beyond, and to encourage young people to get involved in human rights work.
The webinar on human rights will serve as a catalyst for informed discussions, shared learning, and collaborative actions to advance the cause of human rights globally. By leveraging the power of technology, the event seeks to inspire and equip individuals to become effective advocates for a more just and inclusive world.

IV-    Scope 
The scope of developing online webinars is to outreach a broader audience and to make use of technology. A serial of webinars will be organized quarterly that bring together experts, practitioners, and youth to discuss human rights challenges and prospect of solutions. These webinars can serve as platforms for knowledge exchange, networking, and encouraging a community of individuals dedicated to human rights. Webinars and interactive platforms can make human rights education more accessible to people across the region, including those in remote areas.

V-    Target Audience
The webinars are designed for a diverse audience, including human rights activists, university students, youth, women and girls and members of civil society organizations. By bringing together a broad variety of participants, the events aim to foster cross-sectoral collaboration and exchange of ideas. In addition, it is a way of providing an opportunity for the Centre’s community of practice to attend these webinars, especially for the ones who were unable to attend the previous in-person training courses.

VI-    Collaborations on proposed thematic area
Collaboration with human rights organizations, academic institutions, and advocacy groups will enhance the webinar's impact. It is important to broaden outreach to some universities in the region to diverse perspectives and the pooling of resources.

VII-    Proposed thematic for Webinars: (every three-month one webinar through the year 2024)
1.    Freedom of expression and opinion (06 May)
Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right, enshrined in article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. UN Human Rights works to promote and protect the right to freedom of opinion and expression. This includes media freedom, and other rights of journalists and media workers, and other types of freedom of opinion and expression. 
2.    Un Youth Day (12 August)
In December 2009, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 64/134 proclaiming the year commencing 12 August 2010 as the International Year of Youth, calling upon governments, civil society, individuals, and communities worldwide to support activities at local and international levels to mark the event. The Year will coincide with the 25th anniversary of the first International Youth Year in 1985.
3.      International Day of Persons with disabilities (03 December)
The United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy provides the foundation for sustainable and transformative progress on disability inclusion across the pillars of the work of the United Nations. Through this strategy, the United Nations system affirms the full and complete realization of the human rights of all persons with disabilities, consistent with the fact that this is an integral part of all human rights and fundamental freedoms.
4.    16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (25 November till 10 December)
Violence against women and girls remains the most pervasive human rights violation around the world. The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign for the elimination of violence against women. The webinar will encourage participants to get involved in supporting survivors, activists, and women's organizations to help reduce and prevent violence against women and girls and protect women's rights. The webinar will provide an overview of successful human rights campaigns and offer practical advice on the use of social media, storytelling, and community engagement.

5.    Right to Education (24 January)
Education has a vital role in empowering women, safeguarding children from exploitative and hazardous labor and sexual exploitation, promoting human rights and democracy, protecting the environment, and controlling population growth. Increasingly, education is recognized as one of the best financial investments States can make. According to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, education in all its forms and at all levels shall exhibit the following interrelated and essential features: availability, accessibility, acceptability, adaptability.
6.    Online Protection and Digital Security 
Digital technologies can offer ways to advocate, defend and exercise human rights. They increasingly shape how people access and share information and can provide a forum for discussion and debate. These opportunities can become particularly important when fundamental rights and freedoms in physical or “offline” spaces are threatened.
At the same time, digital technologies can also be used to suppress, limit, and violate human rights, such as surveillance and censorship. Both State actors and private citizens can deploy them to perpetrate abuse and harassment, often reinforcing existing systemic discrimination and marginalization. The webinar will address the following issues: What is online protection and digital security? What is secure communication? How can I browse the internet safely? How can I save and store data safely? Discuss potential challenges such as privacy concerns.
Date of each session to be confirmed.

VIII-    Experts, speakers, and presenters’ profile 
The experts or presenters will be colleagues from OHCHR (the Centre, HQs and the other OHCHR Field office depending on the thematic area of webinars), partners such as ANNHRIs, Media partners and other academic institutions.  
It is important to assess and coordinate with our partners at the Centre to seek their intervention depending on the suggested thematic. Therefore, the webinars will be enriched by the diverse expertise of the presenters and will enhance the knowledge of the participants.