Webinars

The Centre organizes webinars and seminars quarterly. These webinars focus on empowering youth, raising awareness, and advancing activism for the protection and promotion of human rights.

Program Background
The Centre organizes a quarterly series of online webinars as part of its mandate to promote and disseminate a culture of human rights, particularly among youth. This program responds to the growing need for safe, inclusive spaces for dialogue, learning, and collaboration on contemporary human rights issues, while leveraging technology to reach a wider audience both within the region and beyond. These webinars also complement the Centre’s in-person training programs, providing an opportunity for those unable to attend previous sessions.

Objective
The online webinar program aims to:

Empower youth and build their capacities in human rights.
Raise awareness of priority human rights issues at regional and international levels.
Promote a culture of advocacy and rights-based action grounded in international standards.
Equip participants with knowledge, resources, and practical tools to become effective human rights advocates in their communities and beyond.
Encourage meaningful and sustained youth engagement in human rights work.

Methodology
The webinars follow an interactive and participatory approach, including:

Presentations by experts and specialists in various human rights fields.
Open, interactive discussion sessions that allow youth to exchange experiences and perspectives.
Practical examples and case studies reflecting real challenges faced by youth in human rights.
Use of modern digital tools to enhance interaction and remote participation.

The design of the webinars integrates both theoretical and practical elements to ensure a comprehensive and relevant learning experience tailored to participants’ needs.

Speakers/Trainers
The webinars feature a diverse group of presenters, including:

Youth activists in the field of human rights.
UN experts and human rights mechanisms.
Academics and researchers specializing in international law and human rights.
Practitioners and experienced civil society actors.

Diversity in geographic, professional, and gender representation is emphasized to reflect a range of perspectives and experiences.

Partners
The Centre collaborates with:

Universities and academic institutions.
Local and regional youth-focused civil society organizations.
National human rights institutions.
Relevant government entities, as appropriate.

This collaboration aims to strengthen integration, exchange of expertise, and broaden the impact of the webinars.

Target Audience
The webinars are designed for a diverse audience, including:

Youth and university students.
Human rights activists and advocates.
Women and girls.
Members of civil society organizations.
Youth who were unable to attend previous in-person training sessions.

By bringing together young participants from different backgrounds and sectors, the webinars aim to foster constructive dialogue, idea exchange, and the development of active youth networks in the field of human rights.