Human Rights

Human Rights, International Law and International Humanitarian Law

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The Course is designed to give a complete understanding of the concept of human rights, international law and international humanitarian law. It helps the student to learn different characteristics of human rights and the landmark developments in the area of human rights. The course focuses on the origin and development of International Law, and makes the students appreciate the nature and the principles of International Law as a true law. Further, the course deals with the concept, purpose and basic rules of International Humanitarian Law, and studies contemporary position of Humanitarian Law, Refugee Law and Human Rights.Students belonging to Law, Political Science, Human Rights, International Relations, Human Rights Diploma Students, Advocates, Human Rights Activists, NGOs can take this course.Objectives of the Course:Enable the students to realize the significance and importance of human rights in national and international context, particularly in the current globalized worldUnderstand the transnational nature of human rightsTrace the evolution of human rights in different countries and subsequently at the global levelAnalyze the relationship of national and international law in the context of human rights protectionUnderstand the enforcement and protection of human rights in international jurisdiction and in IndiaIdentify the human rights of various stakeholders like the women, children, vulnerable section, accused, arrested and convicted personsTrace the human rights to the Constitution of India and the Code of Criminal ProcedureUnderstand the evolution and growth of International Law and identify the various sources of International LawUnderstand the concepts of State Recognition, State Responsibility, State Succession, Nationality, Extradition, Asylum and Diplomacy in International LawExplore the gamut of Law of the Sea and Law of Air and Outer Space and Acquisition and Loss of Territory in International LawUnderstand significance of International Treaties, United Nations Organization, International Court of JusticeHelp students comprehend the various stakeholders and authorities under International Law with respect to its application and implementationTrace the origin and development of International Humanitarian Law through relevant Conventions and ProtocolsUnderstand the concept of Conflict and various types of ConflictAnalyze the position of Refugees under the Law

Rights of Minorities and Indigenous people and Women

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Issues of minorities, indigenous people and women are not the strange things from the early period of human civilization, and as such, a largescale violation of rights of those people has been taking place elsewhere in the world. International human rights instruments cover a wide range of provisions dealing with the rights and freedoms of minority, indigenous people and women. In this regard, a universally accepted standard and norms of human rights has been set up for each of the groups in different form and manner by the global community. The course precisely deals with national as well as international safeguards accorded to such groups of vulnerable people. The various socio-economic violations accorded to these vulnerable sections of the society would be properly dealt with in the course of the study.

International Human Rights System

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In this paper, a brief introduction toHuman Rights is given and an overview ofvarious theories of rights is done. It alsocovers Human Rights provisions in theUnited Nations Charter, International Bill ofHuman Rights, Core Human RightsTreaties and other International Standards.The work of charter based bodies andtreaty-based bodies is taken up for review.The course also covers certain practicalaspects like how National Human RightsInstitutions and NGO's can feed into thetreaty monitoring process. The internationalsystem for protection and promotion ofHuman Rights is supplemented by theregional systems that are available inEurope, Americas, Africa and elsewhere. Athorough discussion on the works of theseregional systems is also covered during thiscourse.

Citizenship and Human Rights Education for Change

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In times of increasing extremism, xenophobia, violence, and radicalisation, it becomes crucial to build the capacity of education personnel, school leaders and education employers, to promote the fundamental values of freedom, democracy, tolerance, equality, human rights and solidarity, through education. Teaching and learning about democratic citizenship, human rights and EU common values is crucial for countering the negative forces of our time and building social inclusion in diverse educational contexts and learning environments. The power of education in this sense is unique and multiple: unique because there is no other environment or tool that touches families, social groups, communities and societies as a whole; multiple because where education is denied, other rights are denied, where it is upheld, other rights prosper.This MOOC aims to foster the promotion of inclusive education, democratic citizenship and human rights through the transfer of knowledge about the definitions, frameworks and content of Human Rights Education as well as the analysis of existing and innovative practices on teaching styles, approaches and methods.  

Asylum and Refugee Law

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What is asylum?What is the principle of non-refoulement?Who should be recognized and protected as a refugee?These questions are both ancient and contemporary.Whether you are a decision maker, a judge, a lawyer, a human rights activist, a student, a lawyer in the business law department of a private company that wants to hire or assist refugees, you will have to answer these questions. The answers are complex. They require precise theoretical and practical knowledge of national, regional and international law.The 1951 Geneva Convention on Refugees will enable you to master these questions. This Convention remains the cornerstone of international refugee protection. It is at the heart of this online course. You will analyze in detail the principle of non-refoulement, the definition of a refugee and the causes of persecution such as political opinion, race, nationality, religion or membership of a social group.This definition will allow you to identify the people who, legally, should be recognized as beneficiaries of refugee status and international protection. Using a conceptual tool, the three-scale theory , you will analyze in a rigorous and structured manner each distinct element of the refugee definition (persecution, risk, proof) as well as, in a comprehensive approach, the definition as a whole.By confronting theoretical analysis with practical situations, you will see that, if correctly interpreted, the Geneva Convention remains effective and still allows to this day the protection of many fugitives or refugees ( Flüchtling, réfugiés ).Beyond law, you will understand the value of an interdisciplinary approach, in particular when measuring the credibility of an asylum seeker’s narrative.You will examine the importance of regional, subsidiary or complementary protection in addressing armed conflict, events seriously disturbing public order or mass influxes of people in need of international protection. Regional protections find their source in European Law, African law or American Law.Finally, you will look at future challenges, such as the issue of climate refugees.Numerous sources will be provided throughout the course in order to help you understand the concepts such as relevant case-law, doctrine and guidelines of UNHCR and other international institutions on refugee issues and international human rights law (such as EASO).In this course, Asylum and Refugee Law, you will learn whether or not migrants can be returned to another country, whether or not they should be included in or excluded from the refugee definition, and whether or not to challenge the decision on someone’s refugee status. You will do all of this by developing a rigorous legal reasoning.

Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

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Humanitarian law is increasingly a part of human rights law applicable in armed conflicts situation, and the convergence of both the laws has been made consistently by the world community with the great significance and values. In this course, the evolution of international humanitarian law and its efficacies, especially for protection of human rights of individuals in the armed conflict situation inter alia the role and functions of humanitarian agencies are discussed in detail. As such, the national humanitarian rules and agencies along with their role and functions have also been cited comprehensively so as to understand the importance of human rights and humanitarian rules, especially for safeguarding the basic rights and freedoms of individuals in the conflict situation.

Access to Justice

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The connection between law and society needs to be understood for good governance of welfare society in a democratic setup. India being a democratic country owes a duty to maintain such a relation between law and society where law actually cater to the need of society. This duty makes equal access to justice by people of India an indispensable responsibility on the shoulders of all the four pillars of Indian democracy ie parliament, executive, judiciary and press. That is why the need of promoting equal access to justice has been highlighted tremendously in the recent past. All the four pillars of Indian democratic system has strongly advocated for ensuring equal access to justice but still much more needs to be done. People still are not aware of their basic rights and enabling provisions for eliminating impediments to access to justice. In view of this, it becomes important for people to understand the legal dimensions of the equal access to justice. The course covers all important recent developments in this area. The course of Access to Justice has been specifically designed to provide not only an overview of justice system in India but also an in-depth knowledge about basic rights promoting equal access to justices, mode of realization of such rights, remedies for its infringements and other related important issues. Students of law, social sciences or any other discipline and any person interested in learning basic rights promoting equal access to justices, mode of realization of such rights, remedies for its infringements and other related important issues can register for the course. It’s a four-credit course for those interested in credits otherwise anybody can register for the course without availing credits.

समकालीन अस्मितामूलक विमर्श

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यह पाठ्यक्रम स्न्नातक स्तर के कोर स्टूडेंट्स के लिए है | इस course के माध्यम से स्टूडेंट्स आदिवासी समाज, साहित्य संस्कृति और जीवन शैली से रूबरू हो पायेगे |आदिवासी साहित्य किस तरह रचाब और बचाव का साहित्य है | दलित और स्त्री विमर्श के माध्यम से स्टूडेंट्स दोनों विमर्श की अवधारणाओं से परिचित होते हुए साहित्य और समाज में दोनों विमर्शो की क्या अमहियत है आदि बातो से मुखातिब होगें | यह course साहित्य की दुनिया के तीनो विमर्शो को समझने में साहयक सिद्ध होगा |

Gender-based violence in the context of migration

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Forced marriage and domestic abuse can be a driver of migration for women and girls. Being subject to violence is also a major risk along migration routes, where sexual violence is a grave concern. In the destination country, various obstacles can place migrant women and girls more at risk of violence and exploitation, especially those who are undocumented.Addressing the root causes of forced and economic migration and ensuring that the human rights of women and girls are protected throughout the migration process (across countries of origin, transit and destination) are essential steps towards a stronger recognition of their equal dignity and of their roles in fostering a more equitable, inclusive and sustainable human development.The international community has developed over time a set of international and regional instruments that protect women and girls from violence and breaches of their human rights. To what extent do these instruments apply in the context of migration? What are the main challenges and obstacles in this area? And where can we find opportunities for improvements?By answering these questions, this MOOC provides participants with solid knowledge, multiple perspectives and examples of practices applied to a field that is at the crossroads of gender, migration and human rights studies. 

Human Rights Law

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Accessing one’s rights is vital to maintain justice in society. To activate legal mechanisms that help address grievances, it is important to know one’s fundamental rights and the extent and scope of these rights. Rainmaker has launched this course, in collaboration with the Ford Foundation, India, to bring legal literacy of basic human rights and the access to justice to a wider audience. While an individual can enrol in this course and study the content for personal use, this course can also be used in a ‘train-the-trainer’ format.This course contains ten Units where each unit is devoted to a separate topic within the subject matter of human rights law. A Unit comprises of a Reading Material and a Video Lecture. Some Units are also accompanied by Supplementary Materials that contain model formats, specific guidelines or additional information. The course aims to provide the student with a working knowledge of the legal framework governing human rights in India. It will also help the student understand special legal provisions such as the Right to Information Act, the Consumer Protection Act and similar civil law remedies.

Freedom of Expression

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This course offers an overview of the main challenges in the protection of what can be considered a cornerstone of European democracies: freedom of expression. Taking the protection afforded by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the European Convention of Human Rights, the course will guide you through different facets of freedom of expression, showing you how far each citizen may exercise his right but also when the State may legitimately limit the possibility to speak out.The course will consider the protection provided by the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights in comparison to the European Convention of Human Rights. The course will be complemented by presentations of a variety of cases sourcing from pan European and national courts inviting the learners to put on the judge’s hat and decide on the legal problems emerging from the presented case studies.The course will address in detail the interplay between freedom of expression and Internet technologies, looking at the potential conflicts with other fundamental rights, such as dignity, data protection, and copyright. 

Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

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This course examines Supreme Court decisions concerning the development of the 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, and 14th Amendments to the United States Constitution. We will look specifically at establishment and free exercise; free speech, including obscene speech; 4th Amendment guarantees against unreasonable searches and seizures; the 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination; 8th Amendment prohibitions against cruel and usual punishment; as well as related cases that have recognized rights of historically marginalized groups in United States history, including African-Americans, women, and sexual minorities through these Amendments. Particular attention will be paid to how the Supreme Court has developed arguments which have expanded and contracted “rights” and “liberties.” We will also pay close attention to larger political contexts apart from court decisions that contribute to the overall development of “civil rights and civil liberties” in the United States.

Defending Dignity: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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Explore the impact of the Universal Declaration of Human RightsOn 10 December 1948, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted a revolutionary new document, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).What made the Declaration revolutionary was that the UN member states acknowledged that all human beings all over the world were born with the same, indivisible human rights, and all nations and all people had a right and a duty to stand up for the rights of everybody else.On this course you will get an introduction to the UDHR, and discover ways you can take action to defend and claim your rights, and the rights of others.Please be aware that this course will be facilitated between 12th July and 2nd August.This course is for everyone who wants to know, claim and defend their human rights and the rights of others. You don’t need any previous knowledge of human rights.

Global Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)

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Class Central TipsLearn How to Sign up to Coursera courses for free1600+ Coursera Courses That Are Still Completely FreeSexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) are issues of global concern. Sexuality and reproduction are core aspects of human existence, and shape the lives of people in all parts of the world. As conditions change, for example through globalization and socio-economic development, new challenges and opportunities emerge.In this course, we will introduce you to some of the main themes in SRHR today – Global Policies in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Youth Sexual Health, Maternal and Reproductive Health, Contraception and Fertility, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and HIV/AIDS, Violence and Coercion in Sexual and Reproductive Contexts, Human Rights and Sexual Identity. We will examine both underlying issues and questions that are relevant throughout the world, as well as challenges that occur in specific settings.You will meet our international team of faculty members and experts, who will highlight the dynamics and challenges inherent in these themes by examining them within the context of current global policy issues, such as sustainability, gender equality, social justice, democracy/participation, and the human rights perspective. You will also get a unique opportunity to explore and discuss the course themes with fellow participants from around the world.Selected lectures and seminars will be given by our international team of faculty members, who have worked with and lectured on SRHR issues within a broad range of contexts. The course is led by Associate Professors Anette Agardh and Jerker Liljestrand from the Faculty of Medicine at Lund University, Sweden.

المدافعون عن حقوق الإنسان

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المدافعون عن حقوق الإنسان هم أُناسٌ لديهم الشجاعة للوقوف في وجه الظلم. سوف تتابع في هذه الدورة التدريبية قصصهم، وتعلم كيف يقومون بالتخفيف من المخاطر، واستكشف الطرق المبتكرة التي يستخدمونها لرفع الصوت عالياً. وسوف تكتشف دوافعهم للتحرك، وتصبح شاهدا على منجزاتهم واعرف كيف تستخدم صوتك دفاعاً عن حقوقك وحقوق الآخرين. وسوف نستكشف معا ما يلي: الأوضاع المتنوعة التي يمر المدافعون عن حقوق الإنسان بها؛ •والتهديدات التي يتعرض لها المدافعون وأفراد عائلاتهم وأصدقاؤهم؛ •والاستراتيجيات الرامية إلى التخفيف من المخاطر وطرق القيام بالتحرك • وسوف ندفعك كنوع من التحدي إلى المشاركة في المناقشات مع باقي المشاركين في الدورة، والتفكّر في قضايا حقوق الإنسان التي تهمك، وتصميم حزمة أدوات تصبح بمثابة مرشد شخصي بشأن الدفاع عن حقوق الإنسان. وهذه هي الدورة الثالثة التي تعقدها منظمة العفو الدولية ضمن إطار ما يُعرف بدورات "المادة التعليمية المفتوحة عبر الإنترنت" حول موضوع حقوق الإنسان. فاستعدوا للتعلم النشط، والتواصل مع المشاركين في الدورة عبر العالم، وأن تصبحوا جزءً من المجتمع العالمي الذي كرس نفسه للتحرك دفاعا عن حقوق الإنسان في أي مكان. علماً بأن هذه الدورة متاحة أيضاً باللغات الفرنسية والإسبانية والعربية