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Human Rights (1-15/7/2007)
The main objective of this course was to examine Human Rights and present a comprehensive analytical study of all the international human rights laws and legislations. The course also aimed at introducing the IHL and included a discussion of the following points:
• The sources of international law.
• The mechanisms for protecting human rights and the national institutions involved in the field.
• International Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law
• Human rights from a national perspective.
• The influence of emergency circumstances and wars on Human Rights.
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Conflict Resolution (16-29/7/2007)
This course introduced the students to the basic concepts of conflict resolution and peace studies by offering definitions and introducing theories of peace and conflict. The course also provided training on the practical skills required in resolving conflicts. The course syllabus included a thorough study of the following: • Definitions.
• Basics of Conflict Analysis.
• Case studies of conflict covering different levels (International - National - Social - Personal)
• Samples of various types of conflicts from an Egyptian perspective.
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Peace Education: “Culture of Peace – Dialogue of Cultures as an Example" (30/7 – 7/8/2007)
This course discussed the “Culture of Peace” and how it evolved through an introduction of the basic values that define this culture. The course also aimed at enabling the students to comprehend the national and international values of the culture of peace. The syllabus included the discussion of the following concepts: • The historical background of the culture of peace and its components.
• The local and international values of this culture.
• The roles, responsibilities and challenges of adopting the culture of peace.
• Intercultural Dialogue as a model for the culture of peace.
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Culture of Peace (30/6 – 10/7/2008)
This course introduces the participants to the field of Culture of Peace Education. It provides an overview of the history, central concepts, research and practices within the field, and also focuses on learning about the concept of culture, peace and its values. The course also surveys the human and social dimensions of Culture of Peace. Significant time is spent on profiling key thinkers, theories and movements with particular focus on the history of non violent movements and case studies of the Culture of Peace practices worldwide. In addition, the area of Peace Education is placed within the larger framework of international education. Because Culture of Peace Education is not only about content but also about process and learning, this course simulated peace pedagogy by promoting inquiry, collaboration and dialogue, giving learners the opportunity to practice these skills through their presentations on the course readings and class discussions.
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Human Rights (12-22/7/2008)
This course examines Human Rights and presents a comprehensive analytical study of all the international human rights laws and legislations. The main purpose of this course is to promote the values of Human rights, thus promoting the culture of peace. The course syllabus includes studying the following: • International Law and its sources.
• Mechanisms for protecting human rights and the national institutions.
• Working in the field.
• Human Rights from the viewpoint of the national laws.
• The influence of emergency circumstances and wars on Human Rights.
• Human International Law.
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Conflict Resolution (19-30/7/2008)
This course aims at introducing the students to the basics of Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies through introducing theories, definitions, and basic information about the framework of Conflict Resolution. It also provides training on the practical skills required during conflict resolution and constructing peace. The course syllabus includes the following:
• Studying cases of conflict covering many levels (International - National - Social - Personal)
• Analyzing samples of various types of conflicts from an Egyptian Perspective.
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Mediation and Negotiation: Theory and Practice in a Cultural Context (31/7-7/8/2008)
The course introduces the conceptual framework of Negotiation and Mediation; types of negotiation and mediation, and the factors that promote negotiations and those that hamper it. It also defines the objectives and aspects of negotiation, and focuses on the importance of culture for both negotiation and mediation. A central concern of this training is to tackle the various steps, methods and levels of negotiation as well as introduce the importance and main qualifications of the mediator and the basic steps in mediation processes. Furthermore, the course stresses the practical side of both operations through exercises that focus on training the learners to perform both operations. Simultaneously, students are introduced to the cultural component and its impact on the processes of negotiation and mediation.
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Culture of Peace (4–14/7/2009)
This course introduces the participants to the field of Culture of Peace Education. It provides an overview of the history, central concepts, research and practices within the field, and also focuses on learning about the concept of culture, peace and its values. The course also surveys the human and social dimensions of Culture of Peace. Significant time is spent on profiling key thinkers, theories and movements with particular focus on the history of non violent movements and case studies of the Culture of Peace practices worldwide. In addition, the area of Peace Education is placed within the larger framework of international education. Because Culture of Peace Education is not only about content but also about process and learning, this course simulated peace pedagogy by promoting inquiry, collaboration and dialogue, giving learners the opportunity to practice these skills through their presentations on the course readings and class discussions.
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Human Rights and Introduction to International Law (8-19/7/2009)
This course examines Human Rights and presents a comprehensive analytical study of all the international human rights laws and legislations. The main purpose of this course is to promote the values of Human rights, thus promoting the culture of peace. The course syllabus includes studying the following: • International Law and its sources.
• Mechanisms for protecting human rights and the national institutions.
• Working in the field.
• Human Rights from the viewpoint of the national laws.
• The influence of emergency circumstances and wars on Human Rights.
• Human International Law.
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Conflict Resolution (20-30/7/2009)
This course aims at introducing the students to the basics of Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies through introducing theories, definitions, and basic information about the framework of Conflict Resolution. It also provides training on the practical skills required during conflict resolution and constructing peace. The course syllabus includes the following:
• Studying cases of conflict covering many levels (International - National - Social - Personal)
• Analyzing samples of various types of conflicts from an Egyptian Perspective.
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