ECH 2300 Introduction to International Human Rights Law and Institutions

3 units
Conflict Studies and Human Rights
Faculty of Social Sciences
Introduction to international law of human rights and key international institutions to enforce the law. Role of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in the prevention of terrorism and elaboration of counter-terrorism strategies. Examination of case studies of real situations where struggles for human rights are being waged.

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

Prerequisite: 18 university units.

Previously Offered Terms:

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French Equivalent:

Organized

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Clear Expectations

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Learned a Lot

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Recommend

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Workload

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Fair Assessments

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