Coordination

Nausica Palazzo and Bianca Medeiros

Objectives

The program familiarizes participants with Anti-Discrimination law concepts and theories. It focuses on Anti-Discrimination legal frameworks. It offers insights into jurisdictions      and addresses contemporary challenges in discrimination litigation, including intersectionality and technology.

The learning objectives include:

1. Becoming acquainted with the basic theories and notions of discrimination law; the comparative approach will be especially useful to achieving a deeper understanding of such notions and theories. Sliding into comparative thinking in this area is the most asset that participants will benefit from.
2. Acquiring theoretical and practical skills to litigate discrimination cases.
3. Understanding the main challenges to tackling discrimination in the contemporary moment and developing a critical approach to addressing them. 

Targeted Audience

The Program is tailored for a specific audience comprising solicitors, barristers, judges, social workers, and individuals engaged with national authorities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other public or private entities focused on combating discrimination.

Course Load

16 hours

Format

Online (Hybrid with a possibility of in-person attendance in Lisbon)

Date

6, 13, 16 and 18 of December

Schedule

16h30 to 20h30

Context

Module I – History of Anti-Discrimination: Concepts, theories, and challenges of Anti- Discrimination law

The first module of the program provides a comprehensive introduction to Anti- Discrimination law, focusing on the history, the evolution, the fundamental concepts, theories, and challenges associated with discrimination. This module serves as a crucial foundation for participants to develop a deep understanding of the complexities and dynamics involved in combating discrimination in contemporary society.

Module II – Litigating in Anti-Discrimination in Europe

Practical and theoretical aspects of litigating discrimination cases before the ECtHR and the CJEU.

Module III – Litigating in Anti-Discrimination in the Inter-American and African Human Rights Systems

Practical and theoretical aspects of litigating discrimination cases before the IASHR and the African System of Human Rights.

Module IV – Future Challenges and New Directions in Anti-Discrimination Law

Exploring the structures, normative challenges, and new challenges in Anti-Discrimination practices.

Fee

• All students: 400€
• Early bird (6 th November 2024): 340€
• Alumni: 360€
• NOVA School of Law students: 340€