Master the latest cooperation tools that will allow you to preserve the respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law with this Postgraduate certificate” 

International humanitarian law establishes clear rules to protect civilians in armed conflicts. But this is often of little use in practice. In fact, citizens in these regions are often deliberately targeted, and war crimes of various kinds are committed: illegal confinement of people, offensives against the civilian population, torture, intentional killings, etc. 

The panorama is worrying, which makes it imperative to promote compliance with International Humanitarian Law in order to preserve Human Rights in regions in conflict. Therefore, the Humanities professional will be able to become a fundamental agent by updating themselves in this area through this Postgraduate Certificate. Through it, they will delve into the most effective strategies to stimulate the participation of people and groups with whom cooperation actions are developed. In the same way, the limits that combatants have will be covered in order to conduct hostilities in a sphere in which the civilian population is not affected. 

Humanities professionals will therefore have the opportunity to launch their professional careers with a unique qualification on the market. And all they will need is a device with an Internet connection. With access to an advanced Virtual Campus, you will find resources that contain valuable keys provided by a teaching team that is a reference in the field of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law.  

In addition, the program will include a series of innovative Masterclasses by renowned International Guest Directors.

Prestigious International Guest Directors will offer exclusive Masterclasses that will delve into the limits of combatants to avoid violations of International Humanitarian Law”

This Postgraduate certificate in Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law   
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice 
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning 
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies  
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

Get up to date in NGO management and in activities to safeguard civilians in armed conflicts with this valuable academic program”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.  

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.  

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.     

In only 360 hours, position yourself as a reference in the protection of Human Rights in war situations thanks to an innovative methodology that will provide you with multiple interactive resources"

Manage advanced strategies that stimulate the participation of groups with which cooperation actions are developed thanks to this Postgraduate certificate"

The syllabus of the Postgraduate certificate provides a renewed and completely comprehensive vision of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law. In this way, the student will benefit from an individualized educational itinerary in which Relearning will be the methodological substrate. Through this methodology, students will be able to deepen their knowledge of the concepts of the program with less effort, becoming more involved in the specialization and developing a greater critical spirit. 

In only 12 weeks, you will be able to put into practice with great results everything you have learned in the Postgraduate certificate in any NGO or governmental entity”  

Module 1. Human Rights (HR) and International Humanitarian Law (IHL) 

1.1. Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law 

1.1.1. Introduction 
1.1.2. Concept and Definition of Human Rights 
1.1.3. Universal Declaration of Human Rights 

1.1.3.1. What Is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? 
1.1.3.2. Authors of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 
1.1.3.3. Preamble of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 
1.1.3.4. Articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 

1.1.4. Bibliography 

1.2. International Humanitarian Law (IHL) 

1.2.1. What Is International Humanitarian Law? (IHL) 
1.2.2. Branches of IHL 
1.2.3. Geneva Convention and Fundamental Norms Underpinning the Geneva Conventions 
1.2.4. Scope of International Human Rights Law 

1.2.4.1. General Prohibitions and Restrictions on Certain Methods and Means of Warfare 
1.2.4.2. Specific Prohibitions and Restrictions 

1.2.5. When Does IHL Apply? 
1.2.6. Who Does IHL Protect and How? 
1.2.7. Bibliography 

1.3. The UN and Human Rights 

1.3.1. The UN. United Nations Organization 

1.3.1.1. What Is It? 
1.3.1.2. The History of the UN 
1.3.1.3. The UN and Human Rights 

1.3.2. How Does the UN Promote and Protect Human Rights? 

1.3.2.1. High Commissioner for Human Rights 
1.3.2.2. Human Rights Council 
1.3.2.3. UNDG-HRM 
1.3.2.4. Special Advisors on the Prevention of Genocide and the Responsibility to Protect 

1.3.3. Conclusions 
1.3.4. Bibliography 

1.4. UN Human Rights Protection Tools 

1.4.1. Introduction 
1.4.2. Legal Tools Assisting the UN in the Protection of Human Rights 

1.4.2.1. The International Bill of Human Rights 
1.4.2.2. Democracy 
1.4.2.3. Other UN Bodies in Charge of Protecting Human Rights 

1.4.3. Several Agencies Dealing with Different Issues 
1.4.4. General Secretary 
1.4.5. United Nations Peace Operations 
1.4.6. Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 
1.4.7. Bibliography 

1.5. International Human Rights Law 

1.5.1. Introduction 
1.5.2. What Is International Human Rights Law? 

1.5.2.1. Characteristics of International Human Rights Law 

1.5.3. Main Differences between International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law 
1.5.4. Crimes against Humanity 

1.5.4.1. Crimes against Humanity throughout History 

1.5.5. Bibliography 

1.6. Non-Governmental Organizations and Human Rights 

1.6.1. Introduction 

1.6.1.1. What Is a NGDO? 

1.6.2. NGOs and Human Rights 
1.6.3. Categories of Human Rights NGOs 
1.6.4. Main Characteristics of Human Rights NGOs 
1.6.5. Bibliography 

1.7. Human Rights Violations in the World 

1.7.1. Introduction 
1.7.2. Cases of Human Rights Violations (HRV) by Articles 

1.7.2.1. Article 3. Right to Live in Freedom 
1.7.2.2. Article 4. No Slavery 
1.7.2.3. Article 5. No Torture 
1.7.2.4. Article 13. Freedom of Movement 
1.7.2.5. Article 18. Freedom of Thought 
1.7.2.6. Article 19. Freedom of Speech 
1.7.2.7. Article 21. The Right to Democracy 

1.7.3. Bibliography 

1.8. Environmental Human Rights 

1.8.1. Environmental Protection as a Human Right 
1.8.2. Does the Environment Have Rights? 
1.8.3. Evolution of Human Rights in the Face of No Rights Cases 
1.8.4. Rights of Nature Evolution 

1.8.4.1. Statement of Intent. Special Rapporteur 

1.8.5. Environmental Law 

1.8.5.1. UNEP. United Nations Environment Programme 

1.8.6. Bibliography 

1.9. Human Rights NGOs 

1.9.1. Introduction 
1.9.2. List of Human Rights NGOs 

1.9.2.1. 1 Kilo of Aid 
1.9.2.2. B. Soleil d’Afrique 
1.9.2.3. Aasara 
1.9.2.4. Andean Action 
1.9.2.5. Global Solidarity Action 
1.9.2.6. Verapaz Action 
1.9.2.7. ADANE Amics per al Desenvolupament a l’África Negra (Friends for African Development) 

1.9.3. Bibliography

Module 2. NGDOs and Local, Regional and International Solidarity

2.1. NGOs 

2.1.1. Introduction 
2.1.2. Meaning of the Acronym NGO 
2.1.3. What Is an NGO 

2.1.3.1. Definition and Concept 

2.1.4. NGO Conditions 
2.1.5. History and Evolution of NGOs 
2.1.5.1. When and How Are They Created? 
2.1.6. Functions of NGOs 
2.1.7. NGO Financing 

2.1.7.1. Public Funds 
2.1.7.2. Private Funds 

2.1.8. Types of NGO 
2.1.9. Operation of an NGO 
2.1.10.The Work of NGOs 

2.2. Types of NGO 

2.2.1. Introduction 
2.2.2. Ranking of NGOs Worldwide 

2.2.2.1. Types of Classification 

2.2.3. Types of NGOs According to Their Orientation 

2.2.3.1. How Many Types According to Their Orientation Are There? 

2.2.4. Charitable NGOs 
2.2.5. Service NGOs 
2.2.6. Participatory NGOs 
2.2.7. Advocacy NGOs 
2.2.8. Types of NGOs According to Their Field of Action 

2.2.8.1. Fields 

2.2.9. Community-Based NGOs 
2.2.10.Citizen NGOs 
2.2.11.National NGOs 
2.2.12.International NGOs 

2.3. NGOs: Development and Solidarity 

2.3.1. Introduction 
2.3.2. Changes in International Development Cooperation and Its Relationship with NGOs 

2.3.2.1. Main Lines 

2.3.3. The "Third World" and NGOs 
2.3.4. The Humanitarian Era. From Intervention to the Global Village 

2.3.4.1. Doctors Without Borders, Doctors of the World, etc. 

2.3.5. Movements against the Third World 
2.3.6. NGOs and Science 
2.3.6.1. Scientific Research 
2.3.7. The NGO Workforce 
2.3.8. Ideological Biases of NGOs 
2.3.9. Conclusions 

2.4. NGO Legislation 

2.4.1. What Type of Legislation is Applicable for NGOs 

2.4.1.1. Introduction 

2.4.2. Specific Laws 
2.4.3. Generic Laws 
2.4.4. State Regulations 
2.4.4.1. Types of Laws and Decrees 
2.4.5. Autonomous Community Standards 

2.4.5.1. Introduction 

2.4.6. Andalusian Autonomous Regulation BORRAR 
2.4.7. Canary Islands Autonomous Regulation BORRAR 
2.4.8. Catalonia Autonomous Regulation BORRAR 
2.4.9. Basque Country Autonomous Regulations BORRAR 
2.4.10.Obligations of the Associations 

2.5. Types of Existing Associations 

2.5.1. Introduction 
2.5.2. Differences between Associations, Unions, Federations or Coordinators and Conferences 
2.5.3. Youth Associations 

2.5.3.1. Definition and Concept 

2.5.4. Legislation of Youth Associations 
2.5.5. Main Characteristics of Youth Associations 
2.5.6. Coordinators 

2.5.6.1. Definition and Concept 
2.5.6.2. Objectives 

2.5.7. Characteristics of Coordinators 
2.5.8. Federations 

2.5.8.1. Definition and Concept 

2.5.9. Characteristics and Objectives of the Federations 
2.5.10.Types of Federations 

2.6. Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation and Other Regional Cooperation Agencies BORRAR 

2.6.1. Introduction 
2.6.2. Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) 

2.6.2.1. Meaning of the Acronym 

2.6.3. Definition and Concept 
2.6.4. Objectives 
2.6.5. Mission 

2.6.5.1. Vision of the Agency 

2.6.6. Structure 
2.6.7. AECID Technical Offices 
2.6.8. Cooperation Modalities and Tools 
2.6.9. Development Promotion Fund 
2.6.10    Conclusions 

2.7. AECID Cooperation Sectors BORRAR 

2.7.1. Introduction 
2.7.2. Water and Sanitation 

2.7.2.1. How Do They Work? 

2.7.3. Economic Growth 

2.7.3.1. How They Work 

2.7.4. Culture and Science 

2.7.4.1. How Do They Work? 

2.7.5. Gender 

2.7.5.1. How They Work 

2.7.6. Educational 

2.7.6.1. How Do They Work? 

2.7.7. Rural Development, Food Security and Nutrition 

2.7.7.1. How Do They Work? 

2.7.8. Democratic Governance 

2.7.8.1. How Do They Work? 

2.7.9. Environment and Climate Change 

2.7.9.1. How Do They Work? 

2.7.10.Health 

2.7.10.1. How Do They Work? 

2.8. Countries Where AECID Cooperates BORRAR 

2.8.1. Introduction 
2.8.2. Geographic Priorities 

2.8.2.1. What Are They? 

2.8.3. Countries and Territories of Association 

2.8.3.1. Present and Future 

2.8.4. Latin America 

2.8.4.1. 12 Projects 

2.8.5. Caribbean 
2.8.6. North Africa and the Middle East 

2.8.6.1. 4 Projects 

2.8.7. West Sub-Saharan Africa 

2.8.7.1. Three Projects 

2.8.8. Central, Eastern, and Southern Africa 

2.8.8.1. Three Projects 

2.8.9. Asia 

2.8.9.1. One Project 

2.9. NGO Strategy and Management 

2.9.1. Introduction 
2.9.2. Manage an NGO 
2.9.3. Strategic Planning of an NGO 

2.9.3.1. What Is It? 
2.9.3.2. How Is It Done? 

2.9.4. Managing the Quality of the NGO 

2.9.4.1. Quality and Commitment 

2.9.5. Stakeholders 

2.9.5.1. Stakeholder Relationship 

2.9.6. NGO Social Responsibility 
2.9.7. Third-Party Ethical Risk 
2.9.8. Relationship between NGOs and the Private Sector 
2.9.9. Transparency and Accountability 
2.9.10. Conclusions 

2.10. National and International NGOs 

2.10.1. National NGOs BORRAR 

2.10.1.1. Main Projects 

2.10.2. International NGOs 

2.10.2.1. Main Projects 

2.10.3. UNHCR 

2.10.3.1. History 
2.10.3.2. Objectives 
2.10.3.3. Main Work Areas 

2.10.4. Mercy Corps 

2.10.4.1. Who Are They? 
2.10.4.2. Objectives 
2.10.4.3. Work Areas 

2.10.5. International Plan 

2.10.5.1. Who Are They? 
2.10.5.2. Objectives 
2.10.5.3. Main Areas of Work 

2.10.6. Doctors without Borders 

2.10.6.1. Who Are They? 
2.10.6.2. Objectives 
2.10.6.3. Work Areas 

2.10.7. Ceres 

2.10.7.1. Who Are They? 
2.10.7.2. Objectives 
2.10.7.3. Main Areas of Work 

2.10.8. Oxfam 
2.10.9. UNICEF 
2.10.10. Save the Children

Charitable NGOs, service NGOs, participatory NGOs... All types of Non-Governmental Organizations have been included in this syllabus”