Applications are now open for the Second “Amin Mekki Medani” Regional Training Program!

The Geneva Institute for Human Rights - Sudan Office and the United Nations Center for Training and Documentation in the Field of Human Rights for South-West Asia and the Arab Region, in cooperation with the country office of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Sudan, announces the opening of applications for the Second "Amin Mekki Medani" Regional Training Course on human rights concepts and mechanisms.

Dr. Amin Mekki Medani was a human rights defender and the head of the Sudan Civil Society Initiative, who was dedicated to advocating for the rights of the oppressed and vulnerable in all parts of the world. Dr. Amin Mekki played a pivotal role in the protection and promotion of human rights at the international, regional and national level.

The Executive Director of the GIHR, Mr. Nazar Abdelgadir, explained that the training course commemorates the work of the late Dr. Amin Mekki and aspires to eternalize his efforts in protecting and promoting human rights, creating a thriving culture promoting fundamental freedoms, justice and democratic values and principles, and finally guaranteeing that human rights are exercised without discrimination.

The second session will be held remotely / via the Internet from the period of August 29th to September 2nd 2021.

Register at the following link: https://www.gihr.org/trainingcourses