Advancing Human Rights Internationally

Product code: IA0264

Upcoming sessions

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February 10, 2026

National Capital Region (NCR) - Bisson Campus

9:00 am to 4:00 pm (ET)

French

February 18, 2026

National Capital Region (NCR) - Bisson Campus

9:00 am to 4:00 pm (ET)

English

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Overview

Delivery method

Delivery method

Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Duration

Duration

14 hours (4 sessions of 3.5 hours)

Audience

Audience

Employees

Other Government Department Employees

 

Description

This course is designed to help participants understand Canada’s current human rights obligations and priorities internationally.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • describe Canada’s international human rights obligations and priorities
  • examine Canada’s Guidelines on Supporting Human Rights Defenders
  • discuss Canada’s recommendations for the UN Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review
  • describe the role of civil society in advancing human rights internationally
  • examine multilateral forums that address human rights
  • analyze tools used to uphold human rights commitments

Notes: This course is available to other government department employees on a cost-recovery basis.

For more information, please contact Learning-Apprentissage@international.gc.ca

Legacy course code: 00031038

Additional upcoming sessions

Date and Time Session code Location Language Available seats
February 10, 2026, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (ET) IA0264-FR-20260210 National Capital Region (NCR) - Bisson Campus French 46
February 18, 2026, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (ET) IA0264-EN-20260218 National Capital Region (NCR) - Bisson Campus English 40

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