Human Rights & Its Applications – LIVE

This course provides an in-depth understanding of human rights principles, mechanisms, and their practical application in various contexts.

COURSE OUTLINE:

WEEK 1: Introduction to Human Rights

• Overview of human rights history and development
• Key concepts and principles (universality, indivisibility, interdependence)

International Human Rights Law

• UN Charter and human rights instruments (UDHR, ICCPR, ICESCR)
• International human rights mechanisms (UNHRC, Special Rapporteurs)

Drafting workshop 1: DRAFTING OF HR PETITIONS

• (i). Petition in Domestic Courts
• (ii). Petition in Constitutional Courts

WEEK 2: Civil and Political Rights

• Right to life, liberty, and security
• Freedom of expression, assembly, and association
• Right to fair trial and due process

Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights

• Right to education, healthcare, and social security
• Labor rights and trade unionism
• Right to culture, language, and participation

Drafting Workshop 2: Writ Petitions

1. Habeas Corpus
2. Mandamus
3. Certiorari

WEEK 3: Vulnerable Groups and Human Rights

• Women’s rights and gender equality
• Children’s rights and child protection
• Rights of persons with disabilities

Human Rights and Development

• Human rights-based approach to development
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and human rights
• Strategies for human rights advocacy
• International and national human rights litigation mechanisms

Drafting Workshop 3: Appeals for Judicial Review

1. Appeals in Domestic Courts
2. Appeals in International Courts

WEEK 4: Case studies and Discussions

• Real-life examples of human rights violations and successes
• Group discussions and problem-solving exercises
• Research paper or presentation on a selected human rights topic
• Final exam or quiz to assess knowledge and understanding
• Certification on the basis of Evaluation

Assessment and Certification

• Weekly Drafting Tasks: Submission of weekly drafting assignments, which will be reviewed, and feedback will be provided.
• Final Project: Completion of a comprehensive environmental legal document (e.g., a petition, agreement, or compliance report) based on a hypothetical scenario.
• Certification: Participants who complete the course and successfully submit the final project will receive a certificate of completion.

Certificate

This is the certificate you will receive upon completion of the course: