The program of the courses included a number of international instruments in the field of human rights: the International Bill of Human Rights (the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights); the Convention on Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women; Universal Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women; the right to development, in addition to gender, independence of Jurisdiction and the rule of law.

In his closing speech, al-Thalathini stressed that these training courses are part of long-term efforts made by PCHR to promote human rights in the Palestinian society in cooperation with community-based organizations.  He asked the participants to apply what they had learnt, confirming that PCHR’s doors are open for all.

Bassam al-Aqra, Director of PCHR's Training Unit, added that this course is part of a 3-year project funded by the European Union and Oxfam Novib, whose goal is to improve awareness and respect of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territory.

Ahmed Srour, the Executive Manager of the NADL, appreciated efforts made by PCHR to disseminate the culture of human rights in the Palestinian society.  One of the participants, Reda Sha'at, indicated that the course raised their awareness of human rights and women's rights, explaining that the course included different subjects.  Another participant, Mohammed al-Taweel, highly appreciated the efficiency of trainers, and the training methods, which contributed to enriching effective participation and fruitful discussion.  He also requested holding such training courses targeting other participants from the community-based organizations in Rafah.

Mr. al-Thalathini, Srour, al-Aqra, and Khalil Shaheen, Director of PCHR's Economic and Social Rights, distributed certificates to the participants.