Are you currently working and aspire to become a leader in your organization?
Have you ever wondered what makes a person a better leader compared to others?
Have you seen, heard and/or know of corrupt practices around you and hope your society can be changed?
Have you thought of the term ‘good governance’ and pondered on how this could be applied to our lives?
Did you know that many of the human rights are integrated in almost all major religions?
Are you interested in changes that could bring about a more just and equal society?
If you have thought about any of the above, you may enjoy studying Diploma in Leadership, Governance and Human Rights (DLGHR).
The Diploma in Leadership, Governance and Human Rights (DLGHR) Program was initiated in 2013 at a Diploma level at the University of the South Pacific (USP) and currently has eight core courses:
FAQs about DLGHR Program:
Please contact the DLGHR Coordinator, Dr Natasha Khan at either 3231849 or email natasha.khan(at)usp.ac.fj
Some Student Testimonials:
I loved this course particularly on issues affecting women leadership or women and the marginal groups; an issue that is always close to my heart as I am a minority in my own country. I admired the way you teach us to clearly understand all these issues affecting humans, particularly women every day.
Clayton Tuimaka (Solomon Islands)
I would like to say thank you so much for making the Diploma program such an enjoyable one for me. For the first time in my educational life, I actually arrived at something that I truly liked. The course was great and your teaching methods were greater so the course was the complete deal!
William Waqavakatoga (Fiji)
It has been a rewarding semester, with learning and development beyond what I expected. This programme is a passion for me and after going through this last semester I am more motivated to succeed in attaining this qualification with excellence. Thank you for your informative, fun and firm tutorials and I look forward to learning with you along this journey.
Filomena Tamanikaiyaroi (Fiji)
I have started work at Oxfam (Vanuatu) as their Gender and Social Inclusion Coordinator and I’m grateful for the contents of the DLGHR programme that have really empowered me to carry out my work effectively within the organisation and out in the communities that we work with.
Liah Kaltoi (Vanuatu)
In collaboration with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Pacific Regional Office, The University of the South Pacific’s Leadership, Governance and Human Rights (LGHR) unit convened a promotional outreach of the two new Human Rights Defenders courses: DG201 – Introduction to Role & Challenges of Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) and DG302 – Building Resilience Amongst HRDs.
DG201 will be offered in Semester I, 2022 and DG302 in Semester 2, 2022.
The promotional outreach was organised at USP, Laucala Campus in Suva on March 8-9, 2022.
USP’s Leadership, Governance and Human Rights programme has become a partner of the Asia Pacific Partnership for Atrocity Prevention (APPAP) since March 2022. APPAP is an alliance of organisations working towards the prevention of atrocity crimes and to fostering commitment to the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) principle. For more information, do visit their website: https://appap.group.uq.edu.au/.
The USP HRA Association was formed in August 2019, by graduates of the Diploma in Leadership Governance and Human Rights Program passionate about supporting the development of Human Rights, Leadership and Good Governance thereby enhancing the quality and potential of graduates in meeting the challenges arising in advocating and defending human rights issues in our Pacific communities.
USP HRAA is extending its horizon by recruiting members who share our vision to actively participate in our activities and events. The benefits of membership would include:
• Voting Rights
• Being selected to represent the association to attend workshops on invitation
• Take part in events and activities
Finally, the USP HRAA is already planning for the year ahead and looking forward to working closely with stakeholders who stand in solidarity with our cause.
