Program Details
2025 Cost:
Non-NDU Students: USD 300
NDU Students and Alumni: USD 200
5-Day:
June 30 – July 4, 2025
Time:
2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Program Overview
This International Human Rights Law (IHRL) program in Lebanon is designed for students, early-career professionals, and anyone interested in the field of human rights law. The program offers an in-depth exploration of IHRL, covering both foundational principles and specific applications.
Participants will engage in interactive workshops, seminars, and specialized sessions focusing on key topics such as argumentation, essay drafting, and strategic litigation. This program is an excellent opportunity to develop practical skills for addressing real-world human rights issues and to gain valuable insights into the practice of international human rights law.
By the end of the program, participants will be equipped with the tools and knowledge to tackle human rights cases and contribute to global efforts to uphold human dignity and justice.
Day
|
Activity |
Time |
Trainer/Expert/Speaker |
| Day 1: IHRL, Rule of Law, and the Constitution |
Introduction, Welcome Words, Program Overview
|
2:00 - 2:30 p.m. |
Fadi Hachem, LLM
Dr. Dany Samaha
|
| |
Introduction to IHRL
|
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
Fadi Hachem, LLM |
|
Coffee Break |
3:30 - 4:00 p.m. |
|
| |
The Rule of Law and its Impact on Human Rights
|
4:00 - 5:15 p.m. |
Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
|
|
Coffee Break
|
5:15 - 5:30 p.m. |
|
| |
Human Rights and the Constitution (Group work) |
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
|
Lara Saadeh
|
| Day 2: IHRL and Criminal Justice |
The Special Character of Human |
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
|
Fadi Hachem
|
| |
Coffee Break |
3:30 - 4:00 p.m.
|
|
| |
Arrest Procedures, Rights upon Arrest |
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
|
President Judge Raja Abi Nader
|
Day 3: IHRL and the Civic Space
|
Limitations, Derogations, Violations of Human Rights
|
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
|
Fadi Hachem
|
| |
Coffee Break
|
3:30 - 4:00 p.m.
|
|
| |
Freedom of Expression, Assembly, Religion
|
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
|
Layal Sakr and Lina Jarrous
|
Day 4: IHRL and Vulnerable Groups
|
IHRL and Vulnerable Groups |
2:00 - 3:15 p.m.
|
Fadi Hachem
|
| |
Coffee Break
|
3:15 - 3:45 p.m.
|
|
| |
IHRL and Gender Rights
|
3:45 - 5:00 p.m.
|
Me. Manar Zaiter
|
| |
Coffee Break |
5:00 - 5:15 p.m.
|
|
| |
Convention of the Rights of the Child |
5:15 - 7:00 p.m. |
Maya Abi Samra |
| Day 5: IHRL and Current Topics |
IHRL and War |
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
|
Georges Ghali
|
| |
Coffee Break
|
3:30 - 4:00 p.m.
|
|
| |
Human Rights and AI |
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
|
Abed Kataya
|
| |
Coffee Break |
5:30 - 5:45 p.m.
|
|
| |
Closing and Feedback |
5:45 - 7:00 p.m.
|
Fadi Hachem, LLM
Dr. Dany Samaha
|
Participants
Open to all interested candidates, NGOs, and students from Grade 10 and above.
Outcomes for Participants
Participants will gain a thorough understanding of IHRL and its application within Lebanon’s legal framework. They will develop practical legal skills through interactive sessions and workshops, focusing on current human rights issues, and engage with experts in the field.
Trainer Profiles
- Dr. Dany Samaha, Dean of the Faculty of Law and Political Science at Notre Dame University-Louaize, Lebanon.
- Fadi Hachem, LLM
- Various guest speakers and experts
Certificate of Attendance
All participants will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance on the final day of the program.
Fees and Registration
- Standard Fee: USD 400
- Discounted Fee for Non-NDU Students: USD 300
- Special Fee for NDU Students and Alumni: USD 200
- Payment Terms: 50% upfront upon registration
- Registration Deadline: June 15, 2025
Contact Information
For more details or inquiries, please contact Ms. Yolla Chalhoub:
Phone: +961 9 218 950 Ext. 2414