Course Details

Human Rights-Based Approach to M&E Training Course

INTRODUCTION

This essential training course provides comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for integrating a Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA) into Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E). Recognizing that development and humanitarian interventions must fundamentally contribute to the realization of human rights, this program equips participants with a systematic understanding of human rights principles, their application in M&E design, and methodologies for assessing program impact on rights-holders. Participants will gain deep insights into identifying human rights-specific indicators, empowering rights-holders in M&E processes, analyzing power dynamics, and ensuring that M&E findings inform accountability for human rights, all crucial for maximizing program effectiveness and fostering just and equitable development.

This course moves beyond conventional M&E to embed human rights at its core, enabling participants to design, manage, and implement M&E activities that are not only technically sound but also ethically grounded and transformative. It is ideal for M&E specialists, human rights advocates, program managers, and anyone committed to ensuring that development and humanitarian efforts genuinely advance human rights.

DURATION

10 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is specifically designed for professionals involved in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs with a human rights dimension, or those seeking to integrate human rights into their work, including:

• M&E Specialists in human rights, development, and humanitarian organizations.
• Human Rights Advocates and Practitioners.
• Program Managers and Coordinators in human rights-focused initiatives.
• Legal Professionals and Policymakers working on human rights.
• Researchers and Academics in human rights and social justice.

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core principles of a Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA) to M&E.
• Identify and apply human rights standards and principles in M&E design.
• Develop human rights-sensitive indicators and data collection methods.
• Empower rights-holders to participate meaningfully in M&E processes.
• Utilize M&E findings to strengthen accountability for human rights and inform advocacy.

MODULES

Module 1: Foundations of a Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA) to M&E

• Define the Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA) and its relevance to M&E.
• Explore core human rights principles (e.g., universality, indivisibility, non-discrimination, participation, accountability).
• Understand the distinction between rights-holders and duty-bearers in the context of M&E.
• Discuss how HRBA challenges traditional M&E paradigms and promotes transformative change.
• Examine the international human rights framework (e.g., UDHR, core treaties) as a basis for M&E.

Module 2: Integrating HRBA into M&E Planning and Design

• Understand how to conduct a human rights analysis to inform M&E planning.
• Discuss aligning program Theories of Change with human rights principles and obligations.
• Explore methods for identifying human rights-specific evaluation questions.
• Examine how to integrate HRBA into the selection of M&E methodologies.
• Learn about ensuring M&E designs are inclusive and address power imbalances.

Module 3: Developing Human Rights-Sensitive Indicators

• Understand the characteristics of human rights-sensitive indicators.
• Discuss different types of indicators for human rights (e.g., structural, process, outcome indicators).
• Explore methods for measuring the fulfillment, violation, and progression of human rights.
• Examine the importance of disaggregating data by all relevant grounds of discrimination (e.g., sex, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation).
• Learn about developing indicators that capture changes in power relations and agency.

Module 4: Participatory and Empowering Data Collection

• Understand the ethical imperative of meaningful participation of rights-holders in data collection.
• Discuss child-friendly, gender-sensitive, and disability-inclusive data collection methods.
• Explore techniques for facilitating participatory assessments, interviews, and focus groups that empower rights-holders.
• Examine methods for collecting data on human rights violations and protection risks safely and ethically.
• Learn about ensuring data collection processes are non-discriminatory and culturally appropriate.

Module 5: Ethical Considerations and Safeguarding in HRBA M&E

• Understand the heightened ethical responsibilities when collecting data on human rights issues.
• Discuss robust protocols for informed consent, confidentiality, and data security for sensitive human rights data.
• Explore strategies for ensuring the safety and protection of rights-holders and data collectors.
• Examine the "Do No Harm" principle in relation to human rights (e.g., avoiding re-traumatization, retaliation).
• Learn about managing ethical dilemmas and reporting human rights concerns responsibly.

Module 6: Human Rights-Focused Data Analysis and Interpretation

• Understand how to conduct human rights-informed data analysis, both quantitative and qualitative.
• Discuss methods for analyzing data to identify patterns of discrimination, inequality, and human rights violations.
• Explore techniques for interpreting findings through a human rights lens, linking them to specific rights.
• Examine how to analyze data to understand the experiences of marginalized groups and duty-bearer performance.
• Learn about presenting findings that highlight human rights implications and accountability gaps.

Module 7: Reporting and Communicating Human Rights M&E Findings

• Understand how to effectively communicate human rights-sensitive M&E findings to diverse audiences.
• Discuss strategies for translating complex human rights data into actionable policy recommendations.
• Explore the use of compelling narratives, data visualizations, and case studies that respect dignity.
• Examine reporting to human rights mechanisms (e.g., UN treaty bodies, national human rights institutions).
• Learn about leveraging M&E findings for advocacy and public awareness campaigns on human rights.

Module 8: Utilizing M&E for Human Rights Accountability and Change

• Understand how M&E findings can strengthen accountability of duty-bearers for human rights obligations.
• Discuss strategies for feeding M&E evidence into human rights advocacy and litigation.
• Explore the role of M&E in promoting adaptive programming that better realizes human rights.
• Examine how M&E can contribute to institutionalizing human rights principles within organizations.
• Learn about continuous learning and adapting M&E approaches to evolving human rights challenges.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com