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Course Overview
The course will be run using a series of Presentations, Discussions, examining a number of Case Studies, sharing experience and knowledge, examining international best practice in the implementation of Gender and Socio Economic equality.

Course Objectives
At the end of the course delegates will understand:
• The development and implementation of human rights instruments
• Policies and best practices aimed at promoting gender equality at global, regional and national levels
• Gender-based violence and harmful practices
• Contemporary developments impacting on gender equality such as HIV/AIDS, participation in decision-making, the role of women in peace-keeping, women as refugees
• Case studies on gender and sex discrimination

Course Outline
• Introduction to socio-economic rights
• The recognition of socio-economic rights at global, regional and national levels
• The scope and contents of specific rights
• State reporting obligations on socio-economic rights under international human rights law
• The role of the Commissions in monitoring the implementation of socio-economic rights
• The role of budgeting in realising socio-economic rights
• Litigating socio-economic rights