{"id":6887,"date":"2025-11-06T11:52:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T09:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iidh.org\/1st-libreville-session-democracy-and-human-rights\/"},"modified":"2025-12-22T12:25:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T10:25:38","slug":"1st-libreville-session-democracy-and-human-rights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iidh.org\/en\/1st-libreville-session-democracy-and-human-rights\/","title":{"rendered":"1st Libreville session – “Democracy and human rights”."},"content":{"rendered":"

\ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f Training session: “Democracy and human rights”.<\/h3>\n

\ud83d\udccd Libreville, Gabon – February 9 to 14, 2026<\/strong>
\ud83d\udcda Location: EM Gabon University<\/strong><\/p>\n

Partners<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd39FondationRen\u00e9 Cassin – International Institute of Human Rights<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd39 EM Gabon University<\/b><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd39 F rench Embassy in Gabon and Sao Tome and Principe<\/strong><\/p>\n

Presentation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In a global context where the consolidation of the rule of law and the promotion of democratic values remain essential, this first training session in Libreville aims to enhance the skills of institutional, judicial and civil society players in contemporary issues of democracy and human rights.<\/p>\n

Taking place from February 9 to 14, 2026<\/strong>, this training course will bring together experts, academics and legal practitioners to offer fundamental courses, thematic courses and practical case studies.<\/p>\n

On the agenda: the international and African human rights protection system, the role of magistrates and institutions, citizen participation, press freedom, protection of minorities and the fight against corruption.<\/p>\n

This initiative provides a forum for exchange and reflection on the challenges of democratic governance in Africa, while fostering networking between professionals committed to promoting human rights.<\/p>\n

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT<\/strong> issued on completion of training, subject to passing the knowledge test.
\nCERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION<\/strong> issued in all other cases.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcb0 Registration fees:<\/strong>
\ud83d\udc49 \u20ac300 for professionals<\/strong>
\ud83d\udc49 \u20ac100 for students<\/strong><\/p>\n

Registration fees only include coffee and lunch breaks during the course, and no financial assistance is available to cover travel or accommodation costs.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd39 Target audience<\/strong>: magistrates, civil servants, teachers, members of civil society, law and political science students.
\ud83d\udd39 Objective<\/strong>: to build capacity and encourage the spread of a democratic culture based on respect for fundamental rights.
\ud83d\udd39 Closing<\/strong>: official presentation of participation certificates at the end of the ceremony on February 14, 2026.<\/p>\n

The PROGRAM <\/a>and the PRESENTATION OF THE SPEAKERS<\/a> can be consulted online.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions, please contact elsa.zimmer@iidh.org <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>