This six weeks online course is designed for working professionals in NGO's, government, international organizations, businesses, or community leaders interested in addressing human rights violations through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) tools. The course explores linkages between the field of human rights and alternate dispute resolutions. Participants are introduced to the challenges and opportunities in using ADR tools to address various types of human rights violations from both a theoretical and practical perspective. Similarly, participants are also introduced to the human rights based approaches to established ADR techniques such as negotiations, mediations etc; as well as the complex post-conflict reconciliation processes. Lessons will be drawn from case studies from around the world, including from indigenous traditions. The course will also focus on business related human rights violations and explore how ADR tools can be helpful in resolving grievances. Finally, emerging areas in the interface between human rights and ADR, including Online Dispute Resolution (ODR), will be discussed.
The course is based on a dynamic pedagogy including reading materials, online discussions, case studies, and interactive webinars with the instructors.
- Professor: Mihir Kanade
- Professor: Ahmad Moussa