NCHR in cooperation with the Jordan Bar Association (JBA), concluded on Wednesday a training course for members of the Bar Association’s Liberties Committee in Northern Jordan. Held in Irbid Governorate, the course formed part of a specialized training programme entitled “Monitoring and Documentation of Human Rights Violations” and brought together more than 30 lawyers.
The course was implemented as part of the Centre’s efforts to strengthen lawyers’ capacities in the field of human rights and bridge the gap between legal knowledge and practical monitoring and documentation skills. The training aimed to enhance the ability of Liberties Committee members to address human rights cases and violations falling within the Committee’s mandate efficiently and professionally.
The second day of the course focused on practical applications, including discussions of cases and scenarios related to lawyers’ work, the application of monitoring and documentation methodologies, and the preparation of human rights reports. It also addressed fair trial guarantees and the role of lawyers in safeguarding individuals’ rights during the investigation, trial, and sentencing stages.
Participants actively engaged in discussions and shared practical experiences and challenges encountered in their work. This exchange contributed to the sharing of expertise and the development of ideas and proposals aimed at enhancing the performance of the Liberties Committee.
Ms. Nisreen Zureikat, Commissioner for Promotion at the National Centre for Human Rights, emphasized that strengthening lawyers’ capacities in monitoring and documentation directly enhances their ability to follow up on human rights cases and address them in accordance with professional methodologies. She also highlighted the importance of continuing specialized training programmes that respond to the practical needs of lawyers and members of the Liberties Committee.
For his part, Mr. Rizq Shuqairat, Head of the Liberties Committee and Member of the Council of the Jordan Bar Association, stressed the importance of building on the course’s outcomes to enhance the Committee’s work. He noted that specialized training strengthens lawyers’ preparedness to handle human rights cases and reinforces their role in defending rights and freedoms and safeguarding fair trial guarantees.
Mr. Omar Bani Mustafa, Head of the Awareness and Training Unit at the National Centre for Human Rights, explained that the practical component of the programme aims to translate theoretical knowledge into applicable skills, enabling participants to strengthen their capacities in monitoring, conducting interviews, documenting information, and preparing human rights reports.
Participants made several recommendations, most notably the continuation of specialized training for members of the Liberties Committee, the development of practical training programmes in monitoring, documentation, and human rights reporting, and the strengthening of the exchange of expertise between lawyers and the National Centre for Human Rights. They also recommended developing practical guidelines and tools to help lawyers standardize monitoring and documentation methodologies.
Participants affirmed that the course contributed to strengthening their knowledge and practical skills in addressing human rights issues, improving their ability to document information accurately and professionally, and deepening their understanding of the requirements for preparing human rights reports and safeguarding fair trial guarantees. They noted that these outcomes would contribute positively to the performance of the Liberties Committee and strengthen its role in protecting rights and freedoms.
The course in Northern Jordan forms part of an integrated training programme implemented by the National Centre for Human Rights for members of the Liberties Committee of the Jordan Bar Association. The programme aims to train 180 lawyers across different regions of the Kingdom as part of the Centre’s Strategic Plan and the relevant implementation plan, contributing to capacity-building, strengthening partnerships with national institutions, and promoting the rule of law.
