Lunch & Learn: Human Rights in Tourism - Free Training for Suppliers Worldwide

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Lunch & Learn: Introducing the  E-Learning “Human Rights in Tourism” – A Practical Course for Global Tourism Suppliers
Wednesday, 10 July, 12:00 – 12:45 CEST

This informative online session showcased the newly released E-Learning “Human Rights in Tourism” - a freely accessible and self-paced online learning tool developed to support tourism suppliers in understanding and applying human rights due diligence along the value chain.

The course was created through a unique collaboration led by the Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism and Futouris e.V., with support from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) as part of the Sector Dialogue on Tourism for Sustainable Development. It was jointly shaped by nine tourism companies and five partner organizations from industry and civil society.

Now available in English, Spanish, and French via atingi.org, the training is already being adopted by tourism businesses worldwide.

What to expect in this session:

  • An overview of the course content, design, and intended users
  • A look at interactive features, including storytelling elements, mobile access, and certification via Open Badges
  • Feedback and reflections from the pilot phase in tourism destinations
  • Examples of how companies are embedding the training into their supplier partnerships
  • Guidance on how you can use the training in your own context

Why join us?
This session is for tourism businesses, direct suppliers, and supporting organisations committed to responsible practices in the tourism value chain.

Whether you're a tour guide, driver, hotel staff, manager, or part of a supplier company, tour operator, or association, the webinar and training offers practical advice and real-world examples tailored to your role.

Speaker:

Jara Schreiber
Coordinator


Jara works as coordinator for the multi-stakeholder initiative and non-profit association Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism. She holds a degree in Cultural Studies (BA) and Sustainable Tourism Management (MA). Before joining the Roundtable in 2017, Jara worked, among others, for a sustainable tourism development consultancy and a tour operator specialised in Madagascar. She has profound experience in the fields of sustainable tourism and development as well as business and human rights.

The Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism builds a trusted network of currently 34 tourism stakeholders from six countries. It provides access to expertise, initiates pilot projects and develops learning materials to support the implementation of human rights due diligence in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles within tourism companies, the supply chain and in destinations.

Moderation:

Katharina Stechl
Program Manager

Katharina is a passionate expert in the field of business and human rights. Her studies in tourism management and a working background in development cooperation and communication help her to combine different perspectives to make the topic tangible and accessible for various stakeholders. 
As Programme Manager for the Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism, she conceptualises projects and leads their implementation. This includes the webinar series "Tourism and Human Rights", which she moderates.
The Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism is an international multi-stakeholder initiative that builds a trusted network of tourism stakeholders. The Roundtable provides access to expertise, initiates pilot projects and develops learning materials to support the implementation of human rights due diligence in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles within tourism companies, the supply chain and destinations