HR 701 International Human Rights: Organizations and Institutions

This course examines the role of organizations and institutions in the promotion and protection of internationally recognized human rights norms. The course surveys theoretical approaches to understanding the role of organizations in international relations and then turns to examine particular organizations and institutions at the global, regional and national level. Particular time is spent on the role of the United Nations and assessing this organization’s monitoring and enforcement mechanisms in the area of human rights. In addition, the course considers the future role for organizations in the protection of human rights.