Human Rights

This unique MOOCs offering is a collaboration between the National Human Rights Commission and the National Law School of India University,Bangalore. The Course, videos and materials have been put together by Fifteen Faculty Experts from the National Law School of India University, Bangalore.Human Rights are increasingly becoming important to the practice of law at the domestic and international levels and within government, the private, and community sectors. The promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms is one of the mandates of the United Nations, as set out in its Charter. There has been a trajectory of developments since then starting from UDHR to the wide range of international human rights standards and norms, as well as mechanisms to protect and promote these rights. Though there are many internationally accepted human rights frameworks, with legally binding conventions and institutionalized monitoring mechanisms, human rights remain contested in scope and implementation.
The topics that are discussed under the different modules reflect international mandates, national legislations, constitutional perspectives, comparative jurisdictions if any which require special reference, implementation mechanisms etc. The struggle against discrimination has been the cornerstone of many movements that have changed our world view on rights. The topics covered relate to many important components of society including rights of the marginalized including women, children, elderly, workers, transgenders, refugees etc., The Course follows a combination of theory, critical thinking and problem solving. Prominent pedagogical tools would be lectures and self learning.
The Course carries 4 credits.
Objectives:1. To create an in depth knowledge of the conceptual framework on Human Rights and Fundamental Rights with distinction if any2. Examine the constitutional imperatives of the human rights in detail3. Make a critical appraisal of theoretical foundations of human rights4. To highlight the objectives of administration of justice as a principal human right5. Make a specific survey of the human rights of vulnerable sections of the society6. Examining human rights in the context of globalisation, sustainable development and environmental protection
Learning outcomes:Students who complete their module will have1. A clear knowledge of theoretical foundations and conceptual framework as to human rights2. In depth knowledge about various aspects of human rights3. Thorough knowledge about implementation machinery to realize the human rights.

COURSE LAYOUT

Week Description
Week 1 Introduction
Right to Food Week 2 Human Rights and Fundamental Rights
Right to Privacy Week 3 Women’s Rights as Human Rights
Rights of Persons with Disabilities Week 4 Human Rights of the Senior Citizens
Police and Human Rights Week 5 Freedom of Religion
Right to Fundamental Freedom Week 6 Human Rights- International Parameters
Protection of Rights of the Minorities Week 7 Rights of the Transgender Right to Health Week 8 Redressal Mechanism for violation of Human Rights
Week 9 Theoretical and Historical Foundations of Human Rights
Rights of the Child Week 10 Right to Information
Week 11 Right to Environmental Protection Week 12 Rights of the Workers
Right to Education