Description
Human rights officers investigate and handle human rights violations, as well as develop plans to reduce violations and to ensure compliance to human rights legislation. They investigate complaints by examining information and interviewing victims and perpetrators, and communicate with organisations involved with human rights activities.
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Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
promote social awarenessestablish collaborative relationspromote human rights implementationfacilitate official agreementspeak different languagesconduct research interviewinvestigate human rights violationssupport victims of human rights violationsadvise on legal decisionsperform political negotiationprovide testimony in court hearingsmaintain relations with local representativesliaise with local authoritiessupport harmed social service usersadvise on conflict managementmonitor political conflictscoordinate humanitarian aid missionshear witness accountsshow intercultural awarenesspromote social changeapply conflict managementprovide legal adviceobserve confidentialitymaintain relationships with government agenciescompile legal documents