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Human rights Training Programme 2006 How Rights Work An introduction to the Human Rights Act
Are you interested in human rights? Would you like to deepen your knowledge of how rights work in practice? Would you like to receive introductory training on human rights? This new training programme by the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission consists of a series of half-day workshops taking place in your area for people interested in human rights work. The aim of the programme is to increase awareness of what human rights are and how they work, especially in relation to the Human Rights Act 1998. These workshops are at an introductory level and intended for staff and volunteers in the community and voluntary sectors. No legal knowledge about human rights is needed. The session will build on participants’ experience, and explore:
Workshop Programme Dates and Venues Friday 22 September Belfast: Temple Court, 39 North Street Monday 25 September Derry/Londonderry: Peace and Reconciliation Group, 18 – 20 Bishop Street, entrance on London Street Monday 2 October Enniskillen: Townhall Thursday 12 October Cookstown: Rural Community Network, 38a Oldtown Street Friday 10 November Coleraine: Borough Council, Cloonavin, 66 Portstewart Rd. Time: 9:30 to 12:30pm, lunch included. Cost: Although there is no charge, spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come/first served basis. For a registration and further information, please contact Rebecca Dudley, NIHRC Education Worker on tel: (028) 9024 3987, textphone: (028) 9024 9066, or email: rebecca.dudley@nihrc.org. There is also information on our website www.nihrc.org.
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