Human Rights: Law and Institutions

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

This course examines the legal and institutional frameworks for protecting and promoting human rights at national and international levels. Students explore the main treaties, and the role of courts, tribunals, and other mechanisms in enforcing human rights standards. Prerequisite: HURI 2005H, GDST-HURI 2010H (GDST 2001H), GESO 2151H, POST 2232H, or SOCI 2110H, or permission of instructor.