International Human Rights Law and Practice

The programme provides the knowledge, skills and networks necessary for mid-career professionals and recent graduates to work in the human rights field. The programme is distinctive because students: Work on real human rights issues, which gives practical skills, hands-on experience and improved job prospects; get the opportunity to work alongside human rights defenders during a 2-week field visit to Malaysia or placement in York; learn from international human rights defenders based at the centre; explore how international human rights law interacts with national public policy in various states.