Program Background:

Within the framework of the mandate of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to provide technical support to States in fulfilling their human rights obligations and to support the efforts of States and governments in enhancing human rights knowledge and skills, including assisting law enforcement officials in promoting and protecting human rights, the United Nations Human Rights Training and Documentation Centre for South-West Asia and the Arab Region (the "Centre"), in cooperation with the Human Rights Department of the Ministry of Interior of the State of Qatar, will organize a training course on "Human Rights in the Context of Law Enforcement" for law enforcement officials

Objectives:
The overall objective of this training course is to enhance the capacity of law enforcement officials to apply international human rights standards in law enforcement more effectively and efficiently.
At the end of the training course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the concepts, principles, and standards of human rights in the context of law enforcement.
- Describe relevant international human rights mechanisms.
- Implement and apply international human rights standards in the context of law enforcement at the national level.
- Identify legal issues and challenges that may hinder the implementation of international standards at the local level.
- Explain the role of law enforcement officials in protecting and promoting public rights and freedoms.

Methodology:
The course follows OHCHR’s human rights training methodology, with a needs assessment after nominations and pre-/post-training evaluations, plus ongoing feedback. It is highly participatory with discussions, group work, case studies, role plays/simulations, and practical exercises, and encourages participants to share their experiences throughout the training. 
Materials for all sessions will be provided, and expectations are set on day one, checked daily, and reviewed at the end

Speakers/ Trainers:
●    The training team consists of a group of OHCHR experts with the necessary training and knowledge in the field of human rights in the context of law enforcement. It will also draw on relevant human rights expertise from the Qatari Ministry of Interior and the Arab region to serve as part of the training team.

Partners:
●    Human Rights Department of the Ministry of Interior of the State of Qatar

Audiences:
●    The training course will target law enforcement personnel in the State of Qatar.