Professional Academy on International Cooperation for Development and Human Rights

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Do you aspire to contribute to global development and promote human rights worldwide? Our Professional Academy offers a unique opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge, skills, and networks necessary to thrive in the field of international cooperation.

Join us to gain insights into key development challenges, learn about effective strategies for collaboration, and explore the intersection between development and human rights. Led by experienced practitioners and experts in the field, our program provides hands-on training, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities to help you advance your career and make a meaningful impact on the world stage.

Agenda (TBC) :

Day 1 : Understanding mechanisms of international cooperation for Development and Human Rights (Visit to the UN)

Day 2 : Deeper reflection on Human Rights and Development cooperation (Engagement and special lectures with UN Professionals)

Day 3 : Role of International Development Organisations, such as UN Agencies in development cooperation (Attending UN HRC)

Day 4 - 6 : Building projects, engaging governments and policy making in development cooperation (Build your first step towards project management for development)

About your trainers :

The training will be by experts and professionals form the UN and other experts in the field from Geneva, with a range of expertise such as development cooperation, human rights, trade, women’s rights, civil society relations and policy making.