16th edition
Venice School for Human Rights Defenders
15 – 21 June 2025
Ensuring human rights protection it's a call to action
Dive into a rich curriculum that marries theory with practice through engaging interactive sessions, compelling case studies, and immersive role play exercises. Together, we’re cultivating a vibrant community of fearless leaders ready to champion justice and equality with confidence and flair.
Join us in this journey and become the change you wish to see!
Human rights protection is our responsibility.
Human rights violations affect every one of us: within our communities, in the workplace, at school. Gain better knowledge of the human rights system, hear from testimonials, exchange and confront with peers, broaden your network, and find new ways for the promotion and protection of human rights.
The Programme
Why join us?
Are you an activist, social worker, researcher, journalist, student with a passion for human rights? Join a dynamic community that includes members of IGOs and NGOs, students, and public officials from both national and European institutions.
Gain better knowledge of the human rights system, hear from testimonials and engage in stimulating discussions with like-minded peers. Expand your network and ignite your creativity as you discover innovative strategies for promoting and protecting human rights.
What to expect
“We should not think about human rights in terms of what we can gain from them, but in terms of what we can give to them”
Hauwa Ibrahim
, Sakharov Laureate 2006
Apply now
Enrol now and be the change
Are you ready to take the first step towards becoming a leader of justice and promoter of equality?
Apply today for our upcoming school’s edition.
Tuition waiver opportunities available
Application Deadline
30 March
2025
Location
Global Campus of Human Rights, Riviera San Nicolò 26 30172 Venice Lido, Italy
