Online Course: Trafficking in Persons (Human Rights Centre, University for Peace)

The Human Rights Centre at the UN mandated University for Peace (UPeace) is offering a specialized online course in Trafficking in Persons, designed for professionals, students, and practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding of human trafficking and strengthen their capacity to respond in practice.

📅 Dates: April 29 – June 9, 2026

💻 Format: Fully online (flexible and interactive)

Trafficking in persons affects communities across all regions and takes multiple forms, including forced labour and sexual exploitation. Addressing it requires a solid understanding of legal frameworks, policy responses, and the realities faced by affected populations.

What you will learn:

• The different forms and dynamics of trafficking in persons
• International and regional legal and policy frameworks
• Strategies for prevention, protection, and prosecution
• Practical approaches through case studies and real-world examples

Instructor:

The course is led by Dr. Geeta Sekhon, a UN consultant with extensive experience in trafficking and child protection across South and Southeast Asia.

This course is particularly relevant for those working in:

• Human rights and advocacy
• Migration and refugee protection
• Development and humanitarian response
• Criminal justice and policy

💡 Financial assistance packages are available on special cases. Interested applicants are encouraged to inquire for further information.

👉 Enroll here: https://hrc.upeace.org/index.php/enroll/

ℹ️ Learn more about the course: https://hrc.upeace.org/index.php/events/trafficking-in-persons/

📩 Contact: hrc@upeace.org