Human Rights Consultant

Explore the role of a Human Rights Consultant and learn the essential frameworks, policies, and advocacy approaches in global human rights.

Overview:

The Human Rights Consultant course introduces the foundations of human rights, international law, and advisory roles within civil, political, social, and economic contexts. This course walks through globally recognised charters, case examples, and policy structures to understand how consultancy contributes to justice, accountability, and global rights awareness. It’s developed to offer insight into advisory processes without getting lost in theory-heavy detours.

Whether you’re looking to contribute to non-governmental efforts or offer independent consulting for public bodies, this course breaks down how human rights policies shape national and international landscapes. Learn to assess reports, interpret data, and suggest actionable improvements—all from your own desk, anywhere in the world.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand international human rights treaties and legal frameworks in context.
• Analyse reports, charters, and assessments with objective clarity.
• Identify human rights violations using evidence-based documentation.
• Draft policy suggestions aligned with global human rights standards.
• Understand ethical responsibility within consultancy communications.
• Evaluate systemic patterns behind state or institutional rights issues.

Who is this Course For:

• People interested in human rights policy advisory work
• Graduates from legal, social, or political science backgrounds
• NGO volunteers looking to strengthen policy-based knowledge
• Researchers wanting to shift focus to human rights analysis
• Professionals working in global development or humanitarian sectors
• Policy writers aiming to broaden their rights-based approach
• Those interested in ethical policy critique and development
• Freelance consultants working with rights-based organisations

Career Path:

• Human Rights Consultant – Average Salary: £42,000/year
• International Policy Analyst – Average Salary: £40,500/year
• Social Justice Researcher – Average Salary: £38,200/year
• NGO Programme Advisor – Average Salary: £35,000/year
• Humanitarian Affairs Officer – Average Salary: £39,000/year
• Government Policy Advisor – Average Salary: £41,000/year