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Human rights 101

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the core UN human rights treaties, in plain language.

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IDCDC-CIV-17 · Foundations · 6 h · Open for enrolment on study.iranians.global

Academy · course · Civic education · Faculty of Diaspora, Society and Research · Open for enrolment on study.iranians.global

Human rights 101

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the core UN human rights treaties, in plain language.

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LevelFoundationsSelf-paced online, in plain language, with maps, figures, short quizzes and a discussion.

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Course code
IDCDC-CIV-17
School
Civic education
Faculty
Faculty of Diaspora, Society and Research
Level
Foundations
Hours
6 h (estimated)
Audience
Everyone from about age 14: young people, adults, parents and newcomers. No prior knowledge is needed.
Prerequisites
none listed
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open
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The Universal Declaration
2
The core treaties
3
How rights are monitored
4
Using the UN record

What you can do after

  • Name the core UN human rights instruments.
  • Explain how treaty bodies and the Human Rights Council work.
  • Find what a UN body has said about a country.
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