Yesterday morning, the “National Course on Human Rights” Human Rights Passwords commenced at Brent Civic Center in London, marking the 75th anniversary of the Council of Europe treaty signed in London.
The Council of Europe was established in 1949 to prevent the atrocities of World War II from recurring by promoting human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. Brent’s policy reflects the spirit of this event and aims to create a supportive and virtuous community.
Councillor Grahl, responsible for children, young people, and schools, delivered a noteworthy speech emphasizing the importance of young people understanding and experiencing human rights, and highlighting the duty of local authorities to support these processes. Rui Gomes, Head of the Education, Training and Co-operation division at the Council of Europe’s Youth Department, expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative and congratulated AICEM and all partners for the ambition and significance of the project. Ilaria Esposito, coordinator of the training course, expanded on Gomes’ presentation on the institutional foundations of the Council of Europe, delving into the principles and values of human rights as promoted by the Council. Specifically, she invited young people to discuss the interconnection, universality, and inalienability of rights, and to emphasize the difference between needs and rights. THE TRAINERS GUIDED PARTICIPANTS TO MAP THE SITUATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE UK AND UNDERSTAND WHO RE THE STAKEHOLDER INVOLVED IN THIS PROCESS The participants, young representatives of local and national associations, were expertly guided by trainer Sandra White, who provided them with methodology and important concepts to facilitate discussions on current and relevant topics in the field of human rights and their decolonization.
