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International Human Rights Law, Policy & Practice

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Mo 7p.m. – 8p.m.		 On-Line LMS Chat Time 3 $2557 (guest students)
Date
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Time
Mo 7p.m. – 8p.m.
Location
On-Line LMS Chat Time
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2557 (guest students)

Description

The modern human rights movement began after World War II with the creation of the United Nations in 1945. One of the primary purposes of that organization is to promote and encourage respect for human rights for all without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion. This course provides an introduction to international human rights law, policy and practice, examining the progress since 1945 in developing standards and institutions to implement human rights. Students will become familiar with the core international human rights instruments and the United Nations human rights mechanisms as well as their relevance to current human rights challenges int he United States and around the world.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/3/2024 - 12/13/2024

Location

On-Line LMS Chat Time

Enrolled / Capacity

9 / 20

Status

Closed

Instructor

To be Announced

Tuition*

$2557 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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