Introduction
Human Rights And Development
Copyright
Notes
How To Use The CD-ROM
How Long Should Each Session Take?
Objective Of The Training Program
Key Learning Points
Part 1: Human Rights Principles
Outline
Human Rights Are Universal
Human Rights Are Inherent
Human Rights Are Inalienable
Human Rights Are Indivisible
Human Rights Are Interdependent
Quotation
Part 2: The International Bill Of rights
Outline
Rights: A Reflection Of Human Dignity
Families And The State
Rights And Historical Change
Rights: A Reflection Of All Belief Systems
Exercise One
Exercise Two
The International Bill Of Rights
The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights
The International Covenants
Why Two Covenants?
The Two Committees
The Optional Protocols
Making A Complaint
Part 3: Economic, Social And Cultural Rights
Outline
Quote
Exercise Three
Social Rights
Economic Rights
Cultural Rights
Education: An Empowerment Right
Political Rights
Civil Rights
Exercise Four
Exercise Five
Progressive Realization
Article 2 Of The Covenant
Immediate Steps
International Cooperation
Exercise Six
Part 4: Obligations Of The State For The Realization Of Economic, Social And Cultural Rights
Outline
Exercise Seven
The Obligations Of States
Respect
Protect
Fulfill
Principles And Guidelines
Exercise Eight
Exercise Nine
Exercise Ten
Part 5: Accountability Under The International Covenant On Economic, Social And Cultural Rights
Outline
The Committee On Economic, Social And Cultural Rights
The Role Of The Committee
The Manual On Human Rights Reporting
Disaggregated Data
Research: Is Government Meeting Its Obligations?
The General Comments
Acceptance Of ESC Rights
The Convention On The Rights Of The Child
The Convention On The Elimination Of All Forms Of Discrimination Against Women
The International Labor Organization
The ILO And Indigenous Peoples
Research: Which Of The Following Human Rights Instruments Has Your Government Ratified?
Exercise Eleven
The Right To Housing
Identification Of Those Who Are Vulnerable and Disadvantaged
Benchmarks of Adequacy
Part 6: Mapping The Human Rights Situation
Outline
How Much Human Rights Detail Can We Compile?
Exercise Twelve
Right To Form Trade Unions
Right To Just And Favourable Conditions Of Work
Right To Work
Right To Food
Right To Adequate Housing
Right To Be Free From Hunger
Right To The Highest Standard of Obtainable Health
Right To Education
Right To A Cultural Life
Right To Benefit from Scientific Progress
State Obligations And Development
Part 7: Development Trends Since World War II
Outline
Quiz One
The Origins Of Development Assistance
The World Bank And The IMF
Trickle Down
Quiz Two
Human Rights Impacts Of Structural Adjustment Policies
Inequality Between North And South
The Right To Development
The UN Conferences Of The 90s
Development And Human Rights
Part 8: Participation As An Essential Ingredient Of Development
Outline
What Is "Participation"?
The Nature Of Participation
Participation And Rights
NGOs As Models For Participation
Leadership, Partnership Or Empowerment?
Patience And Perseverance
The Various Dimensions Of Paricipation
Reflection: How Participatory Are We?
Part 9: Poverty And Human Rights
Outline
ESC Rights And Poverty
Reflection: What Is Poverty?
Poverty: A Denial of Rights
Not Charity But Rights
Who Are The Poor?
Poverty And Discrimination
The Voices Of The Poor
Part 10: The Human Rights Approach To Development
Outline
Why A Human Rights Approach?
What Is The Human Rights Approach?
Analysis
Exercise Thirteen
Human Rights Objectives
Participation
Exercise Fourteen
Human Rights Benchmarks
Accountability
Holding Governments Accountable
Legal Precedents
Part 11: Donor Policies And Practise
Outline
The Policies And Practices Of Donors
Why Pressure Bilateral Donors?
Four Principal Reasons To Pressure Bilateral Donors
Research
Donors And The Human Rights Approach To Development
Conditionality
Conditionality And International Cooperation
Research: What Are The Donors' Policies?
Economic Conditionality
The Failures Of Structural Adjustment
National Plans To Combat Poverty
The Power Of The International Financial Institutions
Influencing International Financial Insitutions
Development Planning
The Millenium Development Goals
The MDG Targets
Reflection: Can We Achieve The Millenium Development Goals?
Conditions On Grants And Loans
Poverty Reduction Strategies
National Ownership
PRSPs: SAPs By A Different Name?
Research: What Is Your PRSP?
Guidelines For The Integration Of Human Rights Into Poverty Reduction Strategies
PRSPs Must Not Undermine Rights
The Commitments Of Governments
Research: Have Human Rights Commitments Impacted On The PRSP?
Part 12: Influencing Donors - The Basics
Outline
Targeting Bilateral Donors - Research
Targeting Bilateral Donors - Objectives
Targeting The UN Development Agencies
Targeting The World Bank
Planning Your Short-Term Strategy
Forging Partnerships For Better Advocacy
Planning Your Longer-Term Strategy
Preparation For Your Initial Approach To The Donor
Be Sure Of Your Facts
Know The Donor Policy And Country Strategy
The Country Strategy
Try To Find Out As Much As Possible About Who You Are Meeting
Choose Your Delegation
Putting Together A Delegation
Ensure That Each Member Has A Role
Have Something In Writing That You Can Leave With Those You Meet
The First Meeting
Different Responses
The Good Lobbyist
Follow Up
Building Local Support
Governments Are The Duty Bearers
Using International Support
International NGOs
Part 13: Influencing Donors - Generating Domestic And International Pressure
Outline
Identify Agents Of Influence
Research
Strategic Planning
What Is A Strategy?
Identify Constructive Alternatives
Publicizing Violations
Using Available Complaints Mechanisms
Conclusion
Exercises, Quizzes, Research &Reflection
Exercise One
Exercise Two
Exercise Three
Exercise Four
Exercise Five
Exercise Six
Exercise Seven
Exercise Eight
Exercise Nine
Exercise Ten
Exercise Eleven
Exercise Twelve
Exercise Thirteen
Exercise Fourteen
Quiz One
Quiz Two
Research One
Research Two
Research Three
Research Four
Research Five
Research Six
Research Seven
Research Eight
Reflection One
Reflection Two
Reflection Three
References & Reading
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Selected Further Reading
Selected Internet Resources