Extent to which the framework on the World Programme on Human Rights Education is implemented nationally (as per the UNGA Resolution 59/113)

Definition

SDG Indicator 4.7.3: The extent to which countries have implemented the World Programme on Human Rights Education and, specifically, the 5-year action plans for each phase of its implementation. The action plan for the period 2015-2019 focuses on:

(i) consolidating actions in the previous two stages: human rights education in primary and secondary schools (2005-2009); and human rights education for higher education and human rights training programmes for teachers and educators, civil servants, law enforcement officials and military personnel (2010-2014); and
(ii) promoting human rights training for media professionals and journalists.
It seeks to measure the quantity and quality of country actions and commitment to mainstreaming human rights education.

Data source

National evaluation reports and other evaluations of the implementation of the action plan for each stage of the World Programme on Human Rights Education submitted periodically to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).

Source definition

UNESCO Institute for Statistics

Calculation method

The method of reporting this indicator has still to be defined. It will be based on an evaluation of reports submitted by countries describing how they are implementing the World Programme on Human Rights Education.

Data required

Information on the extent to which a given country is implementing the World Programme on Human Rights Education. The exact format of reporting has still to be defined.

Interpretation

To be determined.

Limitations

To be determined.

Purpose

The indicator is a measure of government commitment to ensuring that learners at all levels of education have the opportunity to gain the required knowledge and skills in the area of human rights in order to promote sustainable development.

Types of disaggregation

None.