Human Rights Training
The Centre contributes to the promotion and respect of human rights through the implementation of flagship regional training programmes in Arabic and the enhancement of national human rights capacity across the region
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About the Centre
The United Nations Human Rights Training and Documentation Centre for South-West Asia and the Arab Region was established in 2009 in Doha, Qatar and is a regional Centre under the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, mandated to undertake human rights training, education, knowledge management and documentation activities in the Arab Region (22 counties) and Southwest Asia (Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq), according to international human rights standards. The Centre supports such efforts by Governments, UN agencies and programmes, national human rights institutions, and works closely with academic institutions, human right defenders and civil society organizations. The Center is based in Qatar, its mandate extends to 25 countries.
The Centre’s work focuses on the following four units:
OHCHR Units
Human Rights Education
The Centre ensures that the promotion of human rights education, and the application of human rights norms, values, and skills through education are implemented in the countries that fall under its mandate.
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Knowledge Management
The Center integrates dynamic knowledge methodologies, processes and input into the Human Rights Training and Education activities to leverages its collective knowledge in amplifying human rights impact
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Publications
The Centre makes available selected human rights publications in Arabic that are relevant to the priority areas of the region. The Centre provides design and translation of these publications as well as dissemination across the various platforms.
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News
Regional Training Course on “Designing, Managing, and Delivering Human Rights Training” for UN Staff – 14–17 December, Qatar
Seminar on “Human Rights: The Cornerstone of Our Dignity in Everyday Life” – 9 December, Qatar
Ending Violence Against Women and Girls – December 9, Qatar
Human Rights Day Film Screening Event – December 8, Qatar
Regional Webinar on “Empowering Youth through Sport.” – December 3, Webinar
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Testimonials section
Words From Our Activity Participants
Lana - Palestine
Participant in the First Phase of the Regional Training Programme for Young Human Rights Defenders
Since the launch of the first phase of the Regional Training Programme on 28 April 2025 with the United Nations Human Rights Training and Documentation Centre, I have been benefiting from rich content and inspiring discussions on international human rights mechanisms.
This experience is enhancing my capacity as a human rights defender to engage with the international system, and I look forward to further learning and growth in the upcoming phases of the training programme.
Amira El Shazly - Egypt
articipant in the First Phase of the Regional Training Programme for Young Human Rights Defenders Participant in the First Phase of the Regional Training Programme for Young Human Rights Defenders
Since joining the first phase of the Regional Training Programme with the United Nations Human Rights Training and Documentation Centre, the experience has been a significant turning point in my journey as a women’s rights defender. The training has deepened my understanding of international human rights mechanisms and opened new horizons for strategic thinking on how to make effective impact within the international system.
Engaging in discussions with participants from various countries and diverse backgrounds has strengthened my belief that change is possible when it is rooted in knowledge and collaboration. I aspire to continue learning, expand the reach of my initiative, and make use of the tools I have gained to advocate for women’s issues within the international human rights framework.
Mohamed bin Mabrok Al Hashemi - Sultanate of Oman
Participant in the Training of Trainers program on "Developing and Implementation of Human Rights Indicators
I am honored to have participated in this training program, which has greatly enhanced my skills and abilities in training design. It includes new techniques in the field of developing and implementing human rights indicators.”
Harith Al-Salih - Iraq
Participant in the Second Regional Summer Course for the benefit of youth
Honestly, this course enriched my knowledge. There were practical applications, professional trainers (women and men), and people working on the ground—meaning we are now ready to work in our country to protect and promote human rights in our communities.