This joint UOC-FAO specialisation introduces the principles and concept of the human right to adequate food and its practical application. It provides an overview of the historical development of this human right, the human rights based approach to development, recourse mechanisms, the Right to Food Guidelines and describes the rights, obligations and responsibilities of rights-holders and duty-bearers of the right to food. The main course materials have been developed and produced by FAO.

 

The specialisation in Understanding the Right to Food is taught by an international team with extensive field experience. With this training, students will understand food security and be better prepared to undertake and support food security work and the promotion of the right to food.

This programme will prepare you to meet the demand for knowledgeable and well-trained food systems analysts and leaders, by fostering practical and critical learning with an international perspective. Students in the Department of Food Systems, Culture and Society typically have backgrounds in a field related to the agri-food sector, or an academic background in agriculture, anthropology, economics, environmental studies, development, public health or sociology.

List of topics

Module 1: The right to adequate food

Module 2: Methodologies for implementing the Right to Food

 

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Price

1.075 euros

Consult the financial aid that the UOC offers to international students.

 

The programme fees should be confirmed on enrolment.