Human Rights

English
French

About the Course: This course is a comprehensive historical overview of the theory and practice of human rights, a term used to describe rights and entitlements that inherently belong to every human being. Although all human beings are entitled to these rights equally, history has shown that all people do not enjoy the same protection of their rights at all times. This course explores the different kinds of human rights, the various international and regional documents necessary to protect and enforce them, and the historical difficulties and conflicts that have occurred in spite of, and often because of, human rights. It includes extensive discussions on the development of the various human rights treaties and enforcement mechanisms, the special protection given to vulnerable groups, human rights during armed conflict, and current debates involving human rights, such as the use of technology either to promote or restrict human rights, and the increasing international significance of stateless actors like transnational corporations and terrorist groups. Fifteen lessons.

Course Author: Jessica C. Lawrence, J.D.

Number of pages: 356 [English]

Publisher: Peace Operations Training Institute [14-02-2012]

Search inside this course (PDF)

Formats Available

Online Training: $75.00 USD (PDF)

Online Training & Printed Textbook: $100.00 USD

(**Shipping costs not included.)

View videos available with course.

Ratings

4.81 Stars

Reviews submitted: 379

Add to Basket

Purchase textbook & online training version.

À propos du cours : Ce cours est une vue d'ensemble historique de la théorie et de la pratique des droits de l'homme, un terme utilisé pour décrire les droits et privilèges qui appartiennent intrinsèquement à tout être humain. Bien que tous les êtres humains bénéficient de ces droits de manière égale, l'histoire a montré que toutes les personnes ne jouissent pas de la même protection de leurs droits en tout temps. Ce cours explore les différents types de droits de l'homme, les différents documents internationaux et régionaux nécessaires pour protéger et faire respecter ces droits, et les difficultés historiques et les conflits qui ont eu lieu en dépit de, et souvent à cause, des droits de l'homme. Il inclut des discussions approfondies sur le développement des divers traités relatifs aux droits de l'homme et des mécanismes de mises en application, la protection spéciale accordée aux groupes vulnérables, les droits de l'homme pendant les conflits armés, et les débats actuels portant sur les droits de l'homme, tels que l'utilisation de la technologie pour promouvoir ou restreindre les droits de l'homme, et l'importance internationale croissante des acteurs apatrides tels que les sociétés transnationales et les groupes terroristes. Quinze leçons.

Auteur de Cours: Jessica C. Lawrence, J.D.

Number of pages: 404 [French]

Publisher: Peace Operations Training Institute [11-07-2014]

Search inside this course (PDF)

Formats Available

Online Training: $75.00 USD (PDF)

Online Training & Printed Textbook: $100.00 USD

(**Shipping costs not included.)

Ratings

4.81 Stars

Reviews submitted: 379

Add to Basket

Purchase textbook & online training version.

Sample pictures from the course:

Read what other students have said about the course after completing it...

5 Stars

"I can provide you with a general idea of what individuals might appreciate in a human rights course provided by the Peacekeeping Operations Institute or similar organizations. Some aspects that people may like about a human rights course include: 1. Comprehensive Coverage: The course provides a comprehensive overview of human rights principles, instruments, and frameworks, helping participants develop a solid understanding of the subject. 2. Practical Application: The course offers practical insights into the application of human rights principles in real-world scenarios, facilitating the development of skills and knowledge needed for human rights work. 3. Expert Instruction: The course is delivered by experienced instructors who possess expertise in human rights and can provide valuable insights, guidance, and real-world perspectives. 4. Ethical Considerations: The course explores the ethical dimensions of human rights work, promoting discussions around ethical dilemmas, and ethical decision-making processes. These are some aspects that individuals may appreciate in a human rights course provided by the Peacekeeping Operations Institute or similar organizations. However, the specific preferences may vary depending on the learner's background, interests, and professional goals."

Submitted By: Madaha Rock, Open Enrolment student from Tanzania.

Date Submitted: 15-11-2023

5 Stars

"excellent"

Submitted By: A student enrolled through Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operation Training.

Date Submitted: 28-10-2023

5 Stars

"it is so informative and educative"

Submitted By: IFEANACHO KELVIN CHINAZO, a student enrolled through Open Enrolment.

Date Submitted: 07-10-2023

5 Stars

"ALL THE COURSE WAS PERFECT"

Submitted By: A student enrolled through Escuela de Misiones Internacionales y Acción Integral.

Date Submitted: 05-10-2023

5 Stars

"Here are some ways the online Human Rights course could be improved to better incorporate gender perspectives and tailor the content to apply to real-world field work: - Include a module specifically focused on women's rights and gender equality issues in the human rights framework. Cover topics like the evolution of women's rights, gender mainstreaming, and CEDAW. - Expand the case studies and examples to intentionally highlight gender-related human rights violations, women human rights defenders, gender discrimination in law and practice, etc. - Discuss how gender intersects with other vulnerability factors like race, class, sexual orientation, disability status, etc. and compound discrimination. - Provide concrete guidance on applying a gender lens when monitoring, reporting on, and documenting human rights violations in the field. - Incorporate more specifics on implementing UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security across topics like conflict-related sexual violence, women in peace processes, protection of women and girls, etc. - Include checklists, practical tips, and key questions for incorporating gender perspectives into human rights field work. - Highlight the work of women's rights organizations and activists, and discuss best practices for engaging women at the community level. - Use gender-neutral and inclusive language throughout the course materials. - Tailor examples and scenarios to different cultural contexts where human rights field work may occur. Overall, a focus on practical application of concepts to address women's rights and gender issues could make the course much more relevant to field work."

Submitted By: A student enrolled through Open Enrolment.

Date Submitted: 02-10-2023

*Student reviews can only be submitted by a student after completing the course. Student reviews represent the combined opinions of the English version and all translated versions of the course.