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International Trade and Human Rights: Balancing the Act |
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Distance education |
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| Frequency |
Annual |
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| Start date |
15/10/2012 |
| End date |
25/11/2012 |
| Objectives |
This e-learning course introduces students to the various linkages between international trade and human rights, how the two regimes interact with one another, and the current debates on how to resolve the tensions between the two. |
| Area of expertise |
globalization and human rights |
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Week 1: UN and WTO: Human rights approach vs. economic approach; historical and factual narratives of the two regimes and the need for harmonisation
Week 2: Legal and doctrinal aspects of international trade and human rights linkages
Week 3: Deconstructing the linkages-I: TRIPS Agreement and human rights, biosafety and human rights, WTO Dispute Settlement procedure and human rights
Week 4: Deconstructing the linkages-II: Labour rights and international trade, human rights exception Clauses in WTO Agreements, international trade, natural resources and armed conflict
Week 5: Human rights implications of regional and bilateral trade and investment agreements
Week 6: Exploring solutions and suggesting convergence; human rights impact assessments, development approach, judicial approach, pragmatic approach |
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English |
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This e-learning course involves approximately 40 hours of reading, interaction with students and instructor on discussion boards, and webinars with invited guests. The course is based on a participatory, active learning approach, with an emphasis on critical reflection and peer-to-peer learning. |
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| Delivered by |
Instructor: Mihir Kanade |
| Degree/Certificate |
Certificate of Participation |
| Number of participants |
25 |
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01/09/2012 |
| Application procedure |
Apply online : http://www.hrea.org/index.php?doc_id=1261 |
| Admission requirements |
The course is intended for staff members of development and trade organisations, including development NGOs, government agencies, inter-governmental organisations. Candidates should have a good written command of English and have high competence and comfort with computer and Internet use. HREA and UPEACE aim to ensure equal gender and geographical distribution across the selected participants. |
| Scholarship |
There are no discounted tuition rates or scholarships available for this course. |
| Tuition/Accommodation |
Tuition, fee, lodging: The course tuition fee is US$ 435 (tuition for auditors is US$ 165). |
| Homepage |
www.hrea.org/index.php?doc_id=1261 |
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