International Human Rights

Course System Home Terms Fall 2015 International Human Rights

Course Description

Summary

Human rights are universal legal guarantees that protect individuals and groups against actions that interfere with fundamental freedoms and human dignity. Under international human rights law, States have the responsibility to respect, protect and fulfill human rights for all. If this obligations are not met, international legal action can be taken. Based on the international legal standards adopted by the international community through the time, this course aims to provide the students with the basic concepts of international human rights law, its sources, and the general protection institutions that exist to protect these guarantees. Through the course the students will explore: - What are human rights? - What are the main international instruments that safeguard HR? - Where do HR rules come from? - Who makes these rules? And who monitors those? - What is the role of the international and regional organizations? The course will provide a comprehensive understanding of the International Human Rights Law and its importance.

Prerequisites

none

Please contact the faculty member :

Instructor

  • Andrea Galindo and Susan Sgorbati

Day and Time

TBA

Delivery Method

Unknown

Length of Course

Unknown

Academic Term

Fall 2015

Credits

1

Maximum Enrollment

25

Course Frequency

unknown