Introducing human rights
In this module, the origins and purpose of the international human rights regime are explained, including how, by whom, and why the system developed and the main ideas and concepts behind it. Key contemporary debates, and challenges and opportunities for human rights moving forward are also discussed.
International Human Rights Law
the Scope and Nature of Rights- This module introduces international human rights law and the international human rights system, starting with a brief introduction to Public International Law. We will see what human rights are covered in binding treaties and what this means for States Parties.
Human Rights and Environment
This module introduces key links between the human rights regime and environmental protection and sustainability, looking broadly at how the two fields connect and interact.
Human Rights and Climate Change
In this module, we continue to explain links between human rights and the environment, looking specifically at climate change where human rights have the same, but also other implications than what we described in module 4.
Monitoring System and Accountability Mechanisms
The module presents the monitoring system of human rights, the UN system, and mechanisms at different levels. We also look at how regional systems include the environment and the role of Business in the human rights system. You will then hear reflections of regional actors that work with human rights accountability related to the environment.
Human Rights-based approaches
After a brief introduction to human rights principles, this module presents the third exercise of the course, guiding you to analyze one of your activities from a rights-based perspective.
Wrap-up and course evaluation
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