Amplify your practice through the power of human rights education

Do you know that using a human right approach can help you achieve real gains and tackle root cause and systems challenges more effectively? We want to show you how.

About the Workshop

The Human Rights in Practice - For Professionals workshop is a 6-hour online practical and experiential workshop, held for 2 hours for 3 consecutive weeks, that promotes a critical understanding of human rights approach for all service delivery and policy makers in the human services sector.

The Approach:

Our approach is collaborative, non-judgmental, practical and solutions-focused.

Who Should Attend:
Anyone who works in the social services sector or is looking to build an understanding of human rights in practice in preparation for work in the field. This workshop is relevant to frontline staff, educators, youth workers, leaders, policy and project professionals across the NFP sector and government.

No prior knowledge required.

What You'll Learn

Over the course of the workshops, participants will discover the key concepts relating to applied human rights which includes foundational knowledge, theory and the practical application to your work and your daily life. The series, led by international human rights expert Mmaskepe Sejoe, will uncover how these apply to individuals, organisations and governments in the real world using relevant international case studies and enabling students to bring their own experiences and case studies to the discussions.

Topics covered:

What we know about human rights
What human rights mean to each of us at work, home and in the community
The unique value of the human rights framework for advocacy of self and others
How do we use key messages about human rights principles in our everyday lives
Who is responsible for promoting and protecting human rights for all
How do we assess and identify human rights risks or breaches
Reflections and discussion

Workshop Outcomes

This workshop aims to:

Empower staff with human rights knowledge
Equip participants with a current and relevant understanding of human rights and responsibilities
Build skills on how to effectively negotiate human rights provisions in day-to-day work
Provide mechanisms for integrating human rights standards to protect and promote rights in your community

Certificate:
All participants will receive a certificate of completion following the workshop.

Meet Your Facilitators

Mmaskepe Sejoe
Mmaskepe is an internationally recognised expert in human rights with 30 years' experience in diverse areas such as child protection, corrections, gender-based violence, women's health, policing and refugees. She has provided expertise to the United Nations, and all levels of government in Australia.

Her pioneering human rights education and training approach has consistently enhanced efficiency, effectiveness, and stakeholder participation across various sectors.Mmaskepe's impactful contributions include spearheading the integration of human rights within policing, women's health, and child protection services.

India de Vienne
India brings 15 years' experience in policy and strategic project roles across child protection, youth justice, and policing with a focus on high-stakes stakeholder engagement, governance, quality assurance, risk management. Her career includes work with Victoria Police, Queensland Youth Justice, Victorian Department of Human Services and Social Futures.

Participant Feedback

"The facilitators are amazing, and the biggest takeaway from the workshop was that they provoked new thinking about every decision my team and I make. My conversations with staff have changed as I now have an awareness of the relevance of human rights at every level."

Manager, Youth Service Provider

"During the workshop I realised that we can all contribute to the understanding and realisation of human rights particularly for the marginalised and/or economically excluded in our communities. Mmaskepe facilitates the creation of a culture that enables a solid framework for social change."

Lead Practitioner, Women's Social Enterprise

"The sessions have been extremely valuable, They have challenged my thinking about how we can move forward powerfully. It allows you to look at our challenges through a new lens of accountability."

NSW Indigenous Educator

Workshop Series Schedule

Week 1: Tuesday 2nd September, 1PM - 3PM
Week 2: Tuesday 9th September 1PM - 3PM
Week 3: Tuesday 16th September 1PM - 3PM

Registration Information

Standard Registration: $297 per person
Early Bird Discount: Save $100 per person when you register before 18th August.
Group Discount: $100 off per person when 2+ people register from the same organisation - contact us to receive the code.
Sponsored Spots: Two free positions available for eligible participants not currently employed or whose organisation cannot sponsor them

Technical Requirements:

Stable internet connection
Device with camera and microphone
Microsoft Teams (free download or web version)

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