Business and Human Rights - UN OHCHR Online Training

United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN OHCHR) in South Caucasus is announcing an open competition for participants of the Online Training on Business and Human Rights that will take place on 20-24 September 2021.



The training programme will primarily explore obligations of states and business sector in human rights area in line with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Participants will also have an opportunity to examine states` and private sector`s human rights obligations amidst fight against Covid-19 pandemic.

Training covers both theoretical aspects and practical simulations. Online training will be conducted in Georgian language.



Following persons can apply for the training:

• Third- and fourth-year students from Law Schools, Governance Schools or Business (Administration) Schools of higher education institutions;
• Law, Governance and Business Master’s Degree students;
• Representatives of Civil Society Organizations of age 30 and below.

Knowledge of English language is highly desirable.



Interested candidates shall submit their CV and Letter of Motivation, preferably in English (250 words maximum), via the following email: tbekauri@ohchr.org  by indicating Business and Human Rights in the subject line.

The deadline for applications is 3 September 2021.

UN OHCHR is the leading UN entity on human rights that represent the world's commitment to the promotion and protection of the full range of human rights and freedoms set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. OHCHR provides capacity development actions to students and civil society representatives in Georgia to support the implementation of international human rights standards on the ground.