In 1948, Eleanor Roosevelt, instrumental for the approval of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, said “In a true sense, human rights are a fundamental object of law and government in a just society. Human rights exist to the degree that they are respected by people in relations with each other and by governments in relations with their citizens.”
We have come a long way since then, but those words are still true. Human rights are not aspirational. They 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 these obligations are not met, international legal action can be taken.
In this course we will explore concrete rights, like the right to protest, women rights and rights of LGBTIQ+. We will learn how different people and organizations around the world are working to make those rights a reality and how can you do the same. You will learn how technology is been used to document human rights violations and how art can be instrumental in the human rights struggle.
Learning Outcomes:
-International Law
-Human Rights Training
-United Nations systems
-Practitioners from the Field
-Research
Delivery Method: Fully in-person
Course Level: 2000-level
Credits: 2
M/Th 3:40PM - 5:30PM (2nd seven weeks)
Maximum Enrollment: 30
Course Frequency: One time only
Categories: 2000 , Advancement of Public Action , All courses , Fully In-Person , New Courses , Second Seven Week , Two Credit , Updates
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