Human Rights and International Law
Students will study the development of international human rights norms, starting with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The topic explores the tension between state sovereignty and human rights interventions.
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Students will study the development of international human rights norms, starting with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The topic explores the tension between state sovereignty and human rights interventions.
Key Questions
- How did the Universal Declaration of Human Rights shape international norms?
- What mechanisms does the UN use to enforce human rights?
- How do state sovereignty and human rights interventions conflict?
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