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Strengthen your civil society advocacy and UN engagement with our learning modules

Our Learning Collection

Our learning modules will demystify the UN human rights system and build up your capabilities to deliver an impact.

Navigating the UN

An overview of the international human rights system and the importance of civil society engagement

UN Mechanisms

ISHR Academy Introduction

A quick start guide to getting the most out of the learning modules developed by ISHR

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UN Human Rights Council

Understand the structure, purpose and mandate of the Human Rights Council and the opportunities for effective engagement

Special Procedures

Explore the purpose and mandates of the Special Procedures and how you can work with them to strengthen your advocacy

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Accessing the UN

Learn how to access UN human rights mechanisms – when you need accreditation, when you don’t, and how to get around that requirement

Human Rights Themes

The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) is an independent, non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting and protecting human rights. We achieve this by supporting human rights defenders, strengthening human rights systems, and leading and participating in coalitions for human rights change.

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