Universität Wien

251220 KU KU Human Rights: Monitoring and Enforcement Mechanisms (2023W)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), Universitätslehrgänge
Continuous assessment of course work

This is a fee-based continuous education and training programme/certificate course offered by the Postgraduate Center. Please note that you must be admitted to a continuing education and training programme/certificate course * to participate. For further information regarding Continuing Education Master Programs, Continuing Education Programs and Certificate Courses, please visit: https://www.postgraduatecenter.at/en/
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Details

max. 27 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes

Currently no class schedule is known.

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course "Human Rights: Monitoring and Enforcement Mechanisms" will cover the role of Media and NGOs in human rights protection and give insights on the topic of Human Rights Diplomacy, as well as the possibilities to enforce human rights through Public Sector Reform and Rule of Law. Participants will deepen their knowledge through lectures, presentations and group work as well as engage in discussion with their lecturers and peers. The course is divided into four thematic parts.
1. The role of media in human rights monitoring and enforcement
2. The role of NGOs and Civil Society Organizations
3. Human rights Diplomacy as a means to monitor and enforce human rights
4. Public Sector Reform and Rule of Law

Assessment and permitted materials

0 - 49 points: 5
50 - 64 points: 4
65 - 79 points: 3
80 - 89 points: 2
90 - 100 points: 1

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

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Examination topics

Content of the course.

Reading list

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Last modified: Fr 15.12.2023 07:06