Human rights education is education that attends to the development of the human personality in general. It includes respect for the rights, the satisfaction of basic needs and the guarantee of the fundamental freedoms of all human beings. The key purpose of entering this field of education is to promote understanding of basic human needs and stimulate the need to spread humanity, love and brotherhood among nations.
In the words of the Director General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, “education in human rights is essential so that everyone can fully enjoy and claim a safe and dignified life. It is essential that public officials make effective the commitments of the State in terms of human rights. Finally, it is essential that all of society develop and foster a culture of human rights as a prerequisite for harmonious and peaceful development.”
It is true that this type of education is of the utmost importance for each and every one to ensure a safe, respectful and courteous life. It is a step that takes the world together with the desire to create a solid foundation of universal culture of rights and freedom.
Anyone wishing to contribute to the strength of this foundation can opt for various courses under the stream. There are many options available for students to access this type of culture. Some of the common and more acceptable courses are as follows:
• Basic course is one that imparts the learning of values and norms in matters of justice, fraternity and equality. It also includes raising awareness among civil society organizations and initiatives or special measures that can be taken to promote human rights.
• The certification course is specially designed for special groups such as civilian segments, police personnel and social groups.
• The undergraduate course provides the basic understanding of human rights and their importance in social life.
• The postgraduate diploma is more advanced and progressive in terms of the culture of human rights and fundamental freedoms.
• The graduate degree is interdisciplinary in nature and carries out research and case studies in key areas.
All courses along with the education system work together for a common set of goals. The known objectives of this education are as follows:
• Develop interaction between social organizations, people and the educational system.
• Preserve the norms and values of society and its culture.
• Stimulate research activities and promotion of the cause of integral human development.
• Promote ethics and human values that today are forgotten.
• Improve the quality of life of society.
• Ensure a life of security and dignity.