Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Anti-Discrimination Law

• Historical context and evolution
• Key international conventions (ICCPR, ICERD, CEDAW)
• National legal frameworks
• Case study: Constitutional challenge to racial profiling

Module 2: Proving Discrimination in Law

• Direct and indirect discrimination
• Burden of proof and evidentiary standards
• Use of statistical and comparative data
• Case study: Disparate impact claim in employment

Module 3: Equality Bodies and Institutional Mechanisms

• Mandates and structures of equality commissions
• Complaints handling and enforcement powers
• Legal reforms to strengthen mandates
• Case study: Equality commission intervenes in housing case

Module 4: Strategic Litigation for Equality

• Selecting cases and building legal arguments
• Amicus briefs and collective action
• Engaging with courts and media
• Case study: Landmark court ruling on disability rights

Module 5: Intersectionality and Legal Frameworks

• Legal recognition of compound discrimination
• Addressing intersecting identities (e.g., gender + disability)
• Drafting inclusive legal instruments
• Case study: Legal claim involving migrant women workers

Module 6: Anti-Discrimination in Employment and Education

• Workplace diversity laws and compliance
• Inclusive education policies
• Legal remedies and enforcement
• Case study: Workplace religious dress ban challenge

Module 7: Law Enforcement, Justice System, and Bias

• Policing and justice sector discrimination
• Legal frameworks for accountability
• Community oversight and reforms
• Case study: Police profiling case and legal outcome

Module 8: Legislative and Policy Advocacy

• Building legislative coalitions
• Engaging with policymakers and civil society
• Media and strategic communication
• Case study: Legal advocacy for hate crime legislation

Module 9: Designing Institutional Equality Programs

• Creating inclusive policies and practices
• Bias audits and organizational assessments
• Staff training and development
• Case study: Equality audit in national health institution

Module 10:  Monitoring, Evaluation, and Sustainability

• Equality indicators and tracking progress
• Institutional learning and review
• Reporting to treaty bodies and stakeholders
• Case study: Sustained legal reform in anti-discrimination law