The Training and Capacity-Building Unit

The Training and Capacity-Building Unit at the Adaleh Center for Human Rights Studies is a specialized unit focused on training, awareness, and education in the field of human rights. It aims to promote a culture of human rights across all segments of Jordanian society by providing knowledge, skills, guidance, and developing attitudes that balance rights and responsibilities while advocating for their protection.

The Overall Objective of the Unit

The Unit aims to promote a culture of human rights across all segments of Jordanian society by providing knowledge, skills, and guidance, and by fostering attitudes that balance rights and responsibilities while advocating for their protection. This is achieved through the use of scientific methodologies and approaches to human rights education in both formal and non-formal settings.

Specific Objectives

The Training and Capacity-Building Unit aims to achieve the following objectives:

  • Promote the Adaleh Center’s mission of advancing human rights at the national level.
  • Consolidate the principles of human rights in both thought and practice, ensuring non-discrimination among citizens.
  • Develop a framework of values and skills to adopt and advocate for human rights.
  • Support the efforts of non-governmental organizations working in the fields of human rights and democracy.
  • Equip human rights practitioners nationwide with tools, guidance, and skills enhancement.
  • Empower individuals and groups to recognize their deprived rights, understand the barriers preventing access, and learn about available national grievance mechanisms.

Fieldes of work

Primary Education:
The Unit organizes training programs to raise children’s awareness of their basic rights and to strengthen the values and skills that help protect them.
Secondary and Higher Education:
The Unit conducts training programs for school and university students to educate them about human rights and to develop their capacity to advocate for them.
Civil Society:
The Unit provides training programs for non-governmental organizations working in human rights, equipping them to monitor and follow up on human rights violations and to offer legal assistance and support to victims.
Government Institutions:
The Unit organizes training programs for government employees to raise awareness about the importance of human rights and how to promote them in policies and practices, including women’s rights and UN Security Council Resolution 1325.
Security, Women, and Peace:
The Unit implements training programs, workshops, and discussion sessions to enhance the status of women and ensure their participation in implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security, both in Jordan and across the Arab world.

The Training Unit implements a range of measures to achieve its objectives, including:

  • Assessing and identifying the training needs of the target groups served by the Center.
  • Developing annual and quarterly plans to meet the training, educational, and awareness needs of the Center’s target groups.
  • Communicating and coordinating with relevant entities involved in developing and enhancing the skills of human rights practitioners.
  • Reviewing mechanisms and methodologies for integrating human rights concepts into educational curricula.
  • Studying training-related challenges and proposing suitable solutions to overcome them.
  • Providing the Center with the necessary curricula, teaching materials, and educational and training technologies.
  • Classifying and updating data and information related to the Unit’s activities.
  • Designing, developing, and implementing the required training, awareness, and educational programs.
  • Preparing training manuals and tools for the educational, awareness, and training programs organized by the Center.
  • Keeping up to date with the latest developments in teacher and trainer preparation and training.
  • Exchanging information and experiences related to training, education, and awareness with non-governmental organizations.
  • Producing visual and audio media materials to promote the objectives the Center seeks to achieve.

The Training and Capacity-Building Unit continuously seeks development, greater flexibility, and adaptation to contemporary challenges. This includes leveraging technology, data analysis, engagement with the private sector, and activating community participation to ensure the achievement of its objectives. Key initiatives include:

 

1. UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (Women, Peace, and Security) Program

Integrating women’s rights and Resolution 1325 enhances the Unit’s effectiveness, contributing to the Center’s goals of promoting equality and security. Key measures include:

Incorporating Gender Perspectives:

Integrate gender perspectives in all training programs to understand differential impacts on men and women and to promote gender equality.

Women’s Rights Training:

Offer dedicated programs to enhance understanding of women’s rights and address challenges they face.

Encouraging Equal Participation:

Promote women’s involvement in all program aspects and encourage them to take leadership roles.

Strengthening Collaboration with Women’s Rights Organizations:

Partner with relevant organizations to advance women’s rights and combat sexual violence.

Gender-Specific Evaluation:

Assess program impacts on women and men separately to ensure social justice.

Raising Awareness on Resolution 1325:

Organize workshops and events to highlight the importance of Resolution 1325 and its integration into programs.

Promoting Women’s Participation in Peace Processes:

Include measures that encourage women’s involvement in peace and security efforts.

Addressing Specific Challenges:

Provide targeted training on gender-specific challenges in various contexts.

Integrating Women’s Rights into the Concept of Security:

Promote understanding that women’s rights are essential for achieving security and stability.

Evaluating Program Impact on Women:

Develop evaluation tools to measure programs’ effects on women’s rights and participation.

 E-Learning Technology Program

  • Adopt e-learning platforms and technology to deliver training and awareness programs.
  • Utilize social media as a tool to raise awareness and encourage engagement.

 Data Analysis Program

  • Use data analysis to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
  • Integrate analytical results into the development of training programs.

 Private Sector Partnership Program

  • Establish partnerships with companies and institutions to provide training and learning opportunities for employees.
  • Leverage corporate expertise to analyze training needs and develop programs.

 Community Engagement Program

  • Organize interactive workshops and events connecting the public with human rights experts.
  • Use social media platforms to attract participation and facilitate dialogue.

The Training and Capacity-Building Unit aims to achieve the following objectives:

  • Children
  • Youth
  • Women’s sector
  • Decision-makers in governmental and non-governmental institutions
  • Public prosecutors and law enforcement officers
  • Members of the legislative authority
  • Judges and lawyers
  • Journalists and media professionals
  • Schools and universities
  • Private sector
  • Non-governmental organizations