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International Tribunals, World Courts and Human Rights |
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Distance education |
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| Frequency |
Annual |
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| Start date |
26/10/2011 |
| End date |
06/12/2011 |
| Objectives |
What is the role of international courts and tribunals in protecting and promoting human rights? To many, it seems self-evident that courts are the best guarantors for human rights: they punish perpetrators, end impunity, deter potential wrong-doers and (re-)establish justice. They bring the individual into the international arena, intrude in formerly "domestic affairs" and allow victims to claim financial compensation. To others, the adjudication of human rights suffers from severe drawbacks: the potential of courts to prevent human rights abuses is limited, they do not respond to structural injustice, they are ill-suited for systematic and gross human rights violations, they put justice over reconciliation and they do little to effectively remedy the suffering of victims. |
| Area of expertise |
international courts and tribunals
international law |
| Target group |
University students |
| Content |
Week 1: The history of international courts
Week 2: The International Court of Justice
Week 3: Regional human rights courts: the Americas, Africa and Europe
Week 4: The criminal tribunals for Ex-Yugoslavia and Rwanda; special and hybrid courts: Sierra Leone, Cambodia, Lebanon
Week 5: The International Criminal Court
Week 6: Towards a World Court for Human Rights? |
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English |
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The course is inter-disciplinary in its approach and draws on reading from international relations and international law. Knowledge of human rights, international humanitarian law and international criminal law is beneficial, but not a prerequisite. In ten weeks of learning, discussion and interaction an experienced course instructor will guide participants through the readings, discussions and assignments. He will provide information in form of on-line reading material, including web-casts and videos, and in weekly "mini-lectures". The course involves approximately 30 hours of reading, on-line working groups, assignments, webinars and interaction among students, the instructor and invited guests. The course will integrate active and participatory learning approaches within activities and assignments, with an emphasis on reflective and collaborative learning. Participants will do the required reading, prepare assignments, including case studies, and participate in group discussions. |
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Instructor: Dr. Gerd Oberleitner |
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| Number of participants |
The number of participants is limited to 25 per course. |
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01/09/2011 |
| Application procedure |
Apply online : http://www.hrea.org/index.php?base_id=711&language_id=1 |
| Admission requirements |
The course is aimed at university students and graduates of international relations, international law, politics and other areas, NGO staff members, staff of international organisations and other practitioners. Participants should have a good written command of English and have high competence and comfort with computer and Internet use. |
| Scholarship |
Unfortunately, there are no scholarships or discounted tuition fees available for this course. |
| Tuition/Accommodation |
The course tuition fee is US$ 435. Tuition for auditors is US$ 165. |
| Homepage |
www.hrea.org/index.php?base_id=399 |
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