Overview
Elevate your commitment to justice and diverse group rights with IIHR’s prestigious Human Rights Advocate Certification. Dive into a structured curriculum covering the history, terminology, and milestones of human rights as delineated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Delivered both online and in-person, and in collaboration with a global leader in the field, this program empowers you to advocate, educate, and lead. Join us in shaping a world where rights are recognized and revered universally.
Comprehensive Curriculum
The Human Rights Curriculum offered by the Miel y Canela Foundation is a comprehensive educational program designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to understand, advocate for, and protect human rights. This CPD-accredited curriculum is structured to provide both theoretical foundations and practical applications in the field of human rights.
Curriculum components include:
- Introduction to Human Rights
- International Human Rights Law
- Human Rights Advocacy and Practice
- Human Rights and Social Justice
- Special topics in Human Rights,
and so much more.
This curriculum is designed for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of human rights, enhance their professional qualifications, and make a meaningful impact in the field of human rights advocacy and protection in their communities and around the world.
Flexible Delivery
The Miel y Canela Foundation’s International Institute for Human Rights curriculum is designed with flexibility in mind to accommodate diverse learning needs and schedules. Our flexible delivery model ensures that participants can engage with the curriculum in a way that best suits their personal and professional commitments.
By offering a flexible delivery model, IIHR makes high-quality human rights education accessible and manageable for everyone, empowering more individuals to become effective advocates for human rights.
Collaborative Excellence
Miel y Canela Foundation’s IIHR Curriculum emphasizes collaborative excellence as a core component, fostering a learning environment where participants can engage, share, and grow together. This focus on collaboration enhances the educational experience and prepares participants to work effectively in diverse, team-oriented settings.
By fostering collaborative excellence, IIHR ensures that participants not only gain individual knowledge and skills but also learn to work effectively in teams, preparing them for impactful careers in human rights advocacy and beyond.
The IIHR is more than just an educational entity; it’s a global community united by a shared vision of a world where human rights are universally respected and protected. Through our programs, we delve deep into the history, policies, and milestones of human rights, ensuring that our participants emerge as informed and empowered advocates.
We emphasize both theory and real-world applications, preparing attendees to make tangible impacts in their communities, organizations, and the broader global stage. As a beacon in human rights education, IIHR paves the way for future leaders, advocates, and changemakers in this critical field.
Courses
Certified Executive Advisor for Human Rights (CEA)
(In-Person Training; offered in English and Spanish)
Course Duration: Three-days: Thursday, Friday and Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Certified Executive Advisor for Human Rights (CEA) course is an advanced training program designed for individuals in leadership roles and advancing their careers, professional development, students, business owners, etc., and those who aim to integrate human rights principles into their organizational strategies and operations. Some of the main components of this course include:
- Advanced Human Rights Principles: In-depth study of human rights laws, standards, and key documents such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
- Leadership and Governance: Training on how to lead organizations with a strong commitment to human rights, including governance structures, policy development, and ethical decision-making.
- Strategic Planning and Implementation: Guidance on developing and implementing strategic plans that incorporate human rights considerations into organizational objectives and operations.
- Risk Management: Techniques for identifying, assessing, and mitigating human rights risks within an organization’s operations and supply chains.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Strategies for engaging with stakeholders, including employees, customers, communities, and investors, to promote and protect human rights.
- Corporate Diplomacy, Protocol and Etiquette: Focuses on developing interpersonal skills and professional behaviors that enhance workplace harmony and productivity. It covers effective communication, conflict resolution, appropriate conduct, and understanding organizational hierarchies and protocols to foster a respectful and cooperative work environment. Training on corporate diplomacy, protocol, and etiquette equips professionals with the skills to navigate complex international business environments, fostering effective communication and relationships across diverse cultures. This training includes mastering formal protocols, business etiquette.
- Advocacy and Policy Influence: Skills for advocating for human rights impacting and influencing public policy.
- Crisis Management: Preparing for and responding to human rights crises, including conflict situations, natural disasters, and human rights abuses.
- Cross-Cultural Competence: Developing cultural awareness and sensitivity to effectively address human rights issues in diverse contexts.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants are awarded certification recognizing their expertise as executive advisors for human rights, capable of leading organizations in the promotion and protection of human rights.
Certified Advisor for Human Rights
(Virtual and In-Person; offered in English and Spanish)
Course Duration: One-day (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Our Certified Advocate for Human Rights training is designed to educate participants on the fundamental principles and practices of human rights. This course covers key components such as:
- Introduction to Human Rights: Overview of the history, principles, and key documents, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
- Legal Frameworks: Examination of international, regional, and national human rights laws.
- Rights and Responsibilities: Understanding the various types of rights (civil, political, economic, social, and cultural) and the corresponding responsibilities of individuals, organizations, and governments.
- Current Issues and Case Studies: Analysis of contemporary human rights issues, including discrimination, human trafficking, and abuses, using real-life examples and case studies.
- Advocacy and Activism: Training on strategies and tools for effective advocacy, including how to campaign for human rights, engage with media, and influence policy.
- Skills Development: Break-out sessions on skills such as legal analysis, report writing, public speaking, and community organizing.
- Ethical Considerations: Discussion on ethical dilemmas and considerations in human rights work.
- Empowerment and Leadership: Encouraging participants to become human rights advocates, providing them with the knowledge and skills to lead initiatives and educate others.
This course is aimed at a diverse audience, including students, professionals, community leaders, and activists. A guest speaker is featured in every course. Upon completion of this course, participants are awarded a certification that recognizes their preparedness to advocate for and support the rights of all people.
Certified Advocate for Human Trafficking
(Virtual and In-Person; offered in English and Spanish)
Course Duration: One-day (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
The Certified Advocate on Human Trafficking course is a specialized training program designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to support and advocate for victims of human trafficking through awareness and prevention. This course includes components such as:
- Introduction to Human Trafficking: Overview of the definitions, types (sex trafficking, labor trafficking, etc.), and scope of human trafficking globally and locally.
- Legal Frameworks: Examination of international, national, and local laws and regulations related to human trafficking, including the Palermo Protocol and relevant domestic laws.
- Identification and Assessment: Training on recognizing signs of human trafficking, conducting assessments, and understanding the psychological and physical impacts on victims.
- Victim Support and Services: Guidance on providing comprehensive support to victims, including medical care, psychological counseling, legal assistance, and safe housing.
- Advocacy and Policy Work: Strategies for advocating for stronger anti-trafficking laws and policies, engaging with lawmakers, and participating in public awareness campaigns.
- Case Management: Skills for effectively managing cases, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and ensuring a victim-centered approach.
- Ethical Considerations and Confidentiality: Understanding the ethical issues involved in working with trafficking victims, including maintaining confidentiality and informed consent.
- Collaboration and Networking: Building partnerships with law enforcement, social services, healthcare providers, and other organizations involved in anti-trafficking efforts.
- Preventive Measures: Strategies for preventing human trafficking through education, community outreach, and empowerment programs.
Upon completion of this course, participants are awarded a certification that recognizes their preparedness to advocate for and support victims of human trafficking effectively. A guest speaker is featured in every course.
Domestic Violence Certified Advocate
(Virtual and In-Person; offered in English and Spanish)
Course Duration: One-day (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
The Domestic Violence Certified Advocate training is designed to train individuals to effectively support and advocate for victims of domestic violence. The course includes key components such as:
- Introduction to Domestic Violence: Overview of domestic violence, including definitions, types (physical, emotional, psychological, financial, etc.), and dynamics of abusive relationships.
- Legal Frameworks: Examination of laws and regulations related to domestic violence, protective orders, and victims’ rights at the national, and local levels.
- Identification and Assessment: Training on recognizing signs and symptoms of domestic violence, conducting risk assessments, and understanding the impact on victims and their families.
- Crisis Intervention and Safety Planning: Techniques for providing immediate support to victims, developing safety plans, and addressing urgent needs.
- Support Services and Referrals: Information on available resources and services, including shelters, counseling, legal aid, and healthcare, and how to connect victims to these services.
- Advocacy and Empowerment: Strategies for empowering victims, advocating for their rights, and helping them navigate the legal and social service systems.
- Case Management: Skills for effectively managing cases, coordinating with other service providers, and maintaining a client-centered approach.
- Ethical Considerations and Confidentiality: Understanding the ethical issues in domestic violence advocacy, including maintaining confidentiality and respecting victims’ autonomy.
- Collaboration and Networking: Building partnerships with law enforcement, social services, healthcare providers, and other organizations involved in domestic violence prevention and intervention.
- Preventive Measures: Strategies for preventing domestic violence through education, community outreach, and empowerment programs.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants are recognized and awarded a certification that recognizes readiness to advocate for and support domestic violence victims effectively. A guest speaker is featured in every course.
Cursos de Español
Curso de Ingles
(Virtual y Presencial)
Este curso está diseñado para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar sus habilidades en el idioma inglés. Abarca gramática, vocabulario, comprensión auditiva y expresión oral, brindando las herramientas necesarias para comunicarse de manera efectiva en situaciones cotidianas y profesionales. Ideal para todos los niveles, desde principiantes hasta avanzados.
El curso de inglés incluye:
- Gramática: Aprendizaje de las reglas gramaticales esenciales para una comunicación correcta.
- Vocabulario: Expansión del léxico para mejorar la expresión y comprensión.
- Comprensión auditiva: Ejercicios y prácticas para entender el inglés hablado en diversos contextos.
- Expresión oral: Actividades y conversaciones para mejorar la fluidez y la pronunciación.
- Lectura y escritura: Desarrollo de habilidades para leer y redactar textos en inglés.
- Prácticas interactivas: Uso de recursos tecnológicos y actividades dinámicas para un aprendizaje más efectivo.
Este curso está diseñado para adaptarse a todos los niveles, desde principiantes hasta avanzados, y proporciona las herramientas necesarias para comunicarse con confianza en inglés.
Curso de Ciudadania
(Clases Virtuales Solamente)
Este curso está diseñado para preparar a los participantes para el examen de ciudadanía de los Estados Unidos. Proporciona prácticas de entrevista y cuestionarios de prueba para familiarizar a los participantes con el proceso de naturalización. Ideal para aquellos que desean convertirse en ciudadanos estadounidenses y participar activamente en su comunidad.
El curso de ciudadanía incluye:
- Historia y Gobierno de EE.UU.: Estudio de eventos históricos importantes y la estructura del gobierno estadounidense.
- Derechos y Responsabilidades Cívicas: Información sobre los derechos y deberes de los ciudadanos.
- Preparación para la entrevista: Prácticas y simulaciones de la entrevista de ciudadanía.
- Cuestionarios de Prueba: Ejercicios para familiarizarse con las preguntas del examen de ciudadanía.
- Apoyo y Asesoramiento: Orientación durante todo el proceso de naturalización.
Este curso está diseñado para proporcionar todas las herramientas necesarias para que los participantes se conviertan en ciudadanos estadounidenses informados y activos.
Curso de Preparador de Documentos de Inmigracion
(Clases Virtuales Solamente)
Este curso capacita a los participantes en la correcta preparación y presentación de documentos de inmigración. Incluye formación sobre formularios esenciales, procedimientos legales, y requisitos de inmigración. Ideal para aquellos que desean ayudar a otros en el proceso de inmigración con conocimiento y precisión.
El curso de Preparador de Documentos de Inmigración incluye:
- Formularios Esenciales: Instrucción detallada sobre cómo completar los formularios de inmigración más importantes.
- Procedimientos Legales: Información sobre los procesos legales relacionados con la inmigración.
- Requisitos de Inmigración: Estudio de los requisitos necesarios para diferentes tipos de visas y estatus migratorios.
- Ética y Responsabilidad: Principios éticos y responsabilidades del preparador de documentos.
- Prácticas y Simulaciones: Ejercicios prácticos para familiarizarse con la preparación y presentación de documentos.
Este curso está diseñado para proporcionar las habilidades y conocimientos necesarios para ayudar a otros en el proceso de inmigración de manera efectiva y precisa.
(Virtual en Vivo / Enlace será enviado al registrarse)
Nuestra capacitación para Defensores Certificados de los Derechos Humanos está diseñada para educar a los participantes sobre los principios y prácticas fundamentales de los derechos humanos. Este curso cubre componentes clave como:
- Introducción a los Derechos Humanos: descripción general de la historia, los principios y documentos clave, como la Declaración Universal de Derechos Humanos.
- Marcos legales: examen de las leyes internacionales, regionales y nacionales de derechos humanos.
- Derechos y Responsabilidades: Comprender los diversos tipos de derechos (civiles, políticos, económicos, sociales y culturales) y las responsabilidades correspondientes de individuos, organizaciones y gobiernos.
- Problemas actuales y estudios de casos: análisis de cuestiones contemporáneas de derechos humanos, incluida la discriminación, la trata de personas y los abusos, utilizando ejemplos y estudios de casos de la vida real.
- Promoción y activismo: Capacitación sobre estrategias y herramientas para una promoción eficaz, incluido cómo hacer campaña por los derechos humanos, interactuar con los medios e influir en las políticas.
- Desarrollo de habilidades: Sesiones de trabajo sobre habilidades como análisis legal, redacción de informes, oratoria y organización comunitaria.
- Consideraciones éticas: Discusión sobre dilemas y consideraciones éticas en el trabajo de derechos humanos.
- Empoderamiento y liderazgo: alentar a los participantes a convertirse en defensores de los derechos humanos, brindándoles el conocimiento y las habilidades para liderar iniciativas y educar a otros.
Este curso está dirigido a una audiencia diversa, incluidos estudiantes, profesionales, líderes comunitarios y activistas. En cada curso hay un orador invitado. Al finalizar este curso, los participantes reciben una certificación que reconoce su preparación para defender y apoyar los derechos de todas las personas.
(Virtual en Vivo / Enlace será enviado al registrarse)
El curso de Defensor Certificado en Trata de Personas es un programa de capacitación especializado diseñado para dotar a los participantes del conocimiento y las habilidades necesarias para apoyar y defender a las víctimas de la trata de personas a través de la concientización y la prevención. Este curso incluye componentes tales como:
- Introducción a la trata de personas: descripción general de las definiciones, los tipos (tráfico sexual, trata laboral, etc.) y el alcance de la trata de personas a nivel mundial y local.
- Marcos legales: examen de las leyes y regulaciones internacionales, nacionales y locales relacionadas con la trata de personas, incluido el Protocolo de Palermo y las leyes nacionales pertinentes.
- Identificación y evaluación: capacitación para reconocer signos de trata de personas, realizar evaluaciones y comprender los impactos psicológicos y físicos en las víctimas.
- Servicios y apoyo a las víctimas: Orientación sobre cómo brindar apoyo integral a las víctimas, incluida atención médica, asesoramiento psicológico, asistencia jurídica y vivienda segura.
- Trabajo de promoción y políticas: estrategias para abogar por leyes y políticas más sólidas contra la trata, interactuar con los legisladores y participar en campañas de concientización pública.
- Gestión de casos: Habilidades para gestionar casos de forma eficaz, coordinar con múltiples partes interesadas y garantizar un enfoque centrado en las víctimas.
- Consideraciones éticas y confidencialidad: comprender las cuestiones éticas involucradas en el trabajo con víctimas de trata, incluido el mantenimiento de la confidencialidad y el consentimiento informado.
- Colaboración y establecimiento de redes: crear asociaciones con las fuerzas del orden, servicios sociales, proveedores de atención médica y otras organizaciones involucradas en los esfuerzos contra la trata.
- Medidas Preventivas: Estrategias para prevenir la trata de personas a través de educación, extensión comunitaria y programas de empoderamiento.
Al finalizar este curso, los participantes reciben una certificación que reconoce su preparación para defender y apoyar a las víctimas de la trata de personas de manera efectiva. En cada curso hay un orador invitado.