Global Campus of Human Rights
International Electoral Observers
Open and legitimate elections are the indispensable foundation for sustainable development and effective democracy. Actions supporting the right to participate in genuine elections can play a major role in sustaining peace, security and conflict prevention. Support takes the form of electoral assistance projects and election observation missions This requires skilled and trained observers.
Since 2012 the Global Campus has trained more than 400 short term observers through its onsite courses in Venice Lido. The training has received the patronage of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Italy, Czech Republic and Spain, the support of European External Action Service (EEAS) and the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), thus reinforcing its already well established international recognition and validating its value for actual fieldwork.
We have designed a brand new online edition of the course that offers selected participants a very rewarding, engaging and challenging experience in distance learning education.
Why choose this course?
- live debates with experts and representatives of sending authorities
- collaborative online tools, live exchanges and networking with peers
- small class size to increase interaction and communication between instructors and participants
- practical exercises, real life simulations and case studies led by electoral observation experts
- availability of experts and training responsible to provide feedback and answer individual questions
Key Facts
| Course dates | From 22 February to 27 February 2021 |
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| Application deadlines | 15 January 2021 |
| Duration | 1 week (22-27 February 2021) with daily live sessions |
| Time Commitment | 25-30 Hours of active learning |
| Tuition fee | €475,00 (VAT included) |
| Financial support | Please note that the Global Campus does not offer scholarship at this point in time. |
| English language requirements | Fluency in English (written and spoken) |
| Location | Online learning platform and Zoom sessions |
| Certificate | Upon completion of the course |