Location:

Geneva, Switzerland

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Summer

Program Overview

Program Description:

June 26 - July 7, 2017 (2 weeks on site + 1 week preparation on remote)

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Global Health and Human Rights will define the theoretical foundations of human rights and their links to global health; introduce students to the existing human rights protection mechanisms; explore the organisation and functioning of health systems at the local and global levels; and address various public health issues where global health and human rights collide.

The course will also include visits to or teaching by professionals from WHO (World Health Organization), UN-OHCHR (United Nations Office of the High Commissionner for Human Rights), IOM (International Organization for Migration), ICRC (International Committee of the Red Cross), among other organizations. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, the participants should be able to:

• Define the basic concepts of human rights and global health
• Analyse and explain the links between global health and human rights
• Identify the primary international human rights law instruments of importance to health  

By the end of the course, the participants should be familiar with:

• The impact of globalization on the health of populations
• Health and human rights challenges UN Agencies are confronted with
• The application of public health tools to the surveillance of human rights implementation

By the end of the training module, the participants should be able to:

• Integrate Global Health and Human Rights issues into professional practice
• Promote human rights in the field of public and community health

Validation

The Summer School will be validated through attendance, participation, group work and presentations

After completion of the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Geneva.

Credits: Equivalence of 6 ECTS (European Credits Transfer)

Programme and Orientation

The programme is organized in 2 different thematic weeks which include lectures and group work with a specific focus on a key priorities of global health and human rights.

UN agencies and top experts in health and human rights will be presenting different aspects of global health, of human rights and of policy issues

Please note: Changes to the draft program may be made at any time prior to the start of the course.

Cost:

1500 CHF. Early Bird (1st March, 2017): 1,500 CHF Final deadline (1st May, 2017): 2,000 CHF

Additional Program Information

Scholarships:

Yes

Scholarships Description:

A limited number of partial or full tuition waivers are available. Please note that only financial reasons are valuable criteria for the waiver. Indicate your reasons in your motivation letter.