Summary

Pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 15/11, the present report provides an overview of national human rights education initiatives in the higher education sector and for teachers and educators, civil servants, law enforcement officials and the military, as reported by Governments and national human rights institutions from 45 countries in the context of the second phase (2010-2014) of the World Programme for Human Rights Education. It further highlights activities carried out by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and other intergovernmental organizations in support of national efforts. It concludes with recommendations for further action. 

National initiatives

This section includes information from Governments and national human rights institutions concerning national efforts in human rights education in higher education and human rights training for teachers and educators, civil servants, law enforcement officials and military personnel. These are official responses to OHCHR requests for information made in September 2011 and February 2012.