International Human Rights Law

Overview

Examine the shortcomings of human rights law & what can be done to address them

Explore human rights across the globe, how the law helps or hinders marginalised groups, and how we can protect human rights.

Syllabus

Courses under this program:
Course 1: What is International Human Rights Law?
-Examine the history & nature of human rights law, its norms, systems, and institutions, and consider its proclaimed universality.

Course 2: How Well Does International Human Rights Law Serve Marginalised People?
-Investigate and challenge the claims of universality of human rights and how the law serves marginalised groups.

Course 3: Human Rights, Ways of Life, and the Future
-Explore human rights law and particular ways of life, the impact of the Global COVID-19 pandemic, and strategies for the future.