The Open Arab Course on Child Rights

Who Is This Course For?

• This course is designed for practitioners who work directly or indirectly with children and youth, such as judges, lawyers, prosecutors, social workers, case managers, and migration specialists.
• It is also suitable for any professional interested in specializing in child rights.
• It is appropriate for university/graduate students who wish to supplement and specialize their academic education.

Requirements:

• No specific prerequisites.
• Ability to understand Arabic.

What You Will Learn?

• The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and its methods of work from an Arab regional perspective.
• The situation of children in the Arab world.
• Violence against children, including sexual violence and other forms of abuse, in the Arab region.
• Childrens access to justice in the Arab region.
• Emerging childrens rights in the Arab region: Climate change.

After Completing This Course You Will Be Able To:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of childrens rights.
• Analyze the situation of children in the Arab world.
• Identify the main challenges facing child protection.
• Apply the acquired knowledge in your field of work.

Course Costs:

The course is free.

What Is Included?

• Comprehensive educational units.
• Video clips.
• Podcasts.
• Reading materials.
• Tests.