This revised edition of the Training Guide forms part of OHCHR’s updated “Human Rights and Law Enforcement Guidance and Training Package”. The training package also includes a Manual on Human Rights Training for Law Enforcement Officials and an Expanded Pocketbook on Human Rights for Law Enforcement Officials, in addition to presentation slides corresponding to each chapter of the Manual. The Training Guide provides advice on methodology and guidance for trainers developing training activities aimed at law enforcement officials. It also includes session outlines based on each chapter in the Manual, which provide guidance for trainers and sample session plans, as well as indicative answers to discussion questions and exercises related to the respective chapters.

The manual is aimed at assisting States parties in fulfilling their reporting obligations under the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Its objective is to facilitate understanding of the rights enshrined in the Convention and the corresponding obligations of the States parties in respecting, protecting and fulfilling those rights. The manual is based on the provisions of the Convention, the general comments of the Committee against Torture, its jurisprudence on individual communications and its concluding observations on State party’s initial and periodic reports, as well as its reporting guidelines, rules of procedure, working methods and other documents. The manual should be seen as a practical tool, while bearing in mind the constantly developing practice of the Committee in interpreting the Convention. The present manual also constitutes a reference document for trainers who intend to design and deliver training courses on reporting to the Committee on the implementation of the provisions of the Convention. The manual can be used jointly with the training guide on reporting to the United Nations treaty bodies, which covers all the procedural aspects of the reporting process.

This practical guide aims to promote the universal ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance and to assist States as they move towards becoming parties to the Convention. Its objective is to provide answers to questions commonly raised by States when considering this commitment. Its purpose is also to offer practical guidance to States regarding the process of becoming a party to the Convention and what that entails.

This Training Guide seeks to assist States parties in meeting their obligations to respect, protect and fulfil the rights enshrined in the Convention for the Protection of all Persons against Enforced Disappearances. The Manual, which is the first part of the Training Guide, outlines the provisions of the Convention and provides useful guidance on the content and scope of the rules of procedure and the working methods of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances, as well as reporting obligations under the Convention. The publication draws on the wealth of experience acquired by the Committee over the years. It highlights practical examples on the submission of information and data under the Convention and the successful implementation of Committee’s recommendations. These examples would be of use to States parties and, in particular, to those involved in the delivery of training courses on reporting to the Committee and on the implementation of the Convention. By promoting a greater understanding of the provisions of the Convention, the Training Guide aims to provide guidance and support to reporting States as to the content of reports and the implementation of recommendations. The Manual will be complemented by training materials (Part II), tailored to each of the Convention’s rights, to be published on the OHCHR website.

With hundreds of references to the jurisprudence of United Nations human rights mechanisms, this handbook provides human rights and electoral practitioners with a clear picture of the close interplay between elections and international human rights law. The handbook discusses international human rights standards regarding electoral processes and political participation, and how these standards apply to specific aspects of elections. Current issues such as gender-based violence in politics, disinformation and data manipulation, and the impact of Internet shutdowns are considered in the light of international human rights law and the recommendations of United Nations experts.

Part of the Professional Training Series (No. 23), this Guide aims to assist States parties by facilitating an understanding of the rights enshrined in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the corresponding obligations of the States. It is based on the provisions of the Covenant and the Committee’s general comments, jurisprudence on individual communications and concluding observations on State party reports, as well as reporting guidelines, rules of procedure, working methods and other documents. The Guide provides practical tools to enhance reporting skills with respect to the Covenant and the capacity to implement the Committee’s recommendations. It further serves as an analytical information and training tool for trainers to design and deliver courses on reporting to the Committee.

This Pocketbook examines human rights in relation to police work involving investigations, arrest, detention and the use of force. It is a valuable and portable reference tool for police officers worldwide.