Human RigHts - Peace Operations Training Institute

1 Human Rig HtsCOURSE AUTHORJ essica C. Lawrence, COURSE COORDINATORDina Rodr guez, EDITORH arvey J. Langholtz, Rig HtsCOURSE AUTHORJ essica C. Lawrence, COURSE COORDINATORDina Rodr guez, EDITORH arvey J. Langholtz, Rig HtsFOREWORD.. :.. Human RigHts : Conceptual and Philosophical Foundations .. Human RigHts Before World War II .. The Universal Declaration and the Age of Norm-Setting and Codification ..19 Annex A: Universal Declaration of Human RigHts .. :. :.. Introduction .. The International Covenant on Civil and Political RigHts (ICCPR) .. Other Instruments dealing with Civil and Political RigHts .. 44 Annex A: International Covenant on Civil and Political RigHts .. :. :.. Introduction .. Economic, Social, and Cultural RigHts .. Other Instruments dealing with Economic, Social, and Cultural RigHts .

2 Theoretical and Practical Issues ..69 Annex A: International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural RigHts ..73 2012 Peace Operations Training Institute . All RigHts Operations Training Institute1309 Jamestown Road, Suite 202 Williamsburg, VA 23185 edition: February 2012 Cover: UN Photo #428063 by Olivier ChassotThe material contained herein does not necessarily reflect the views of the Peace Operations Training Institute , the Course Author(s), or any United Nations organs or affiliated organizations. Although every effort has been made to verify the contents of this course, the Peace Operations Training Institute and the Course Author(s) disclaim any and all responsibility for facts and opinions contained in the text, which have been assimilated largely from open media and other independent sources. This course was written to be a pedagogical and teaching document, consistent with existing UN policy and doctrine, but this course does not establish or promulgate doctrine.

3 Only officially vetted and approved UN documents may establish or promulgate UN policy or doctrine. Information with diametrically opposing views is sometimes provided on given topics, in order to stimulate scholarly interest, and is in keeping with the norms of pure and free academic :. :.. Introduction .. Charter Bodies .. Treaty Bodies .. :. :.. Introduction .. The European System .. The Inter-American System .. The African System .. Other Regional Efforts .. Other Actors .. :. :.. Introduction .. Theoretical Perspectives .. The Right to Self-Determination .. :. :. ,.ENVIRONMENT,.. Introduction .. The Right to Development .. The Right to a Healthy Environment .. The Right to Peace .. :. :.WOMEN .. Introduction .. Theoretical Perspectives .. Women s RigHts ..171 Annex A: Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.

4 :. :.CHILDREN .. Introduction .. Children s RigHts .. The RigHts of Persons with Disabilities ..201 Annex A: Convention on the RigHts of Persons with Disabilities .. :. :. ,. ,.. Introduction .. The RigHts of Ethnic, Religious, and Linguistic Minorities .. Indigenous Peoples RigHts .. The Protection of Refugees .. :. :..JUS AD .. Introduction .. Jus ad Bellum .. :. :.. Introduction .. International Humanitarian Law ..25912. 3 Law and War .. :. :.. Introduction .. International Criminal Law ..277 Annex A: Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court ..290 Over a mere 60 years, the international Human RigHts system has become an important part of the legal, moral, and political landscape. Human RigHts talk is everywhere: it is the language we use to express our needs, our desires, and what we see as our entitlements.

5 It provides a way for us to think about tragic events, a lens through which to view and critique our society, and a set of aspirations that make up the core of liberal course is intended to be a short guide through the babble of international instruments that make up the text of Human RigHts theory and We will cover the main international legal events, a little history, a little philosophy, and examine the ways in which Human RigHts have and have not been used for the protection of individuals and groups. We will focus primarily on international materials, but will also look at some regional practice. Domestic systems of Human RigHts protection, despite their importance, will not be covered the way, we will explore multiple perspectives on Human RigHts (liberal, feminist, post-colonial), and ask critical questions about how the international Human RigHts movement has articulated and pursued its the course, students are encouraged to think of themselves not as novices within an established, even frozen framework of ideas and institutions, but rather as moulders and architects of the movement s ongoing development.

6 2 The international system for the protection of Human RigHts continues to grow and change, and there are important new developments every year. As such, it is important that students take the initiative to keep up with their research, and seek to use the background and critical thinking skills that they gain in this course to analyse events in the coming C. LawrenceFebruary 20121 P atrick Thornberry, An Unfinished Story of Minority RigHts , in Diversity in Action, B r and P. Kov cs, eds. (Budapest, Central European University Press, 2001), p. H enry J. Steiner, Philip Alston, and Ryan Goodman, International Human RigHts in Context: Law, Politics, Morals(Third Edition) (Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2007), :. :.. Introduction .. Non-State Actors .. Human RigHts and Terrorism .. :. :. ,.TECHNOLOGY.

7 Introduction .. LGBT RigHts .. Human RigHts and Technology .. Effectiveness .. :.. :..356H U M A N R I G H T S | v i iForewordTo view a video introduction of this course by the course author Jessica C. Lawrence, you can either log in to your virtual classroom, go to , or use your mobile device to scan the QR code to the i i i | P E A C E O P E R AT I O N S T R A I N I N G I N S T I T U T ELESSON 1 HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF Human RIGHTSM ethod of StudyThe following are suggestions for how to proceed with this course. Though the student may have alternate approaches that are effective, the following hints have worked for many. Before you begin actual studies, first browse through the overall course material. Notice the lesson outlines, which give you an idea of what will be involved as you proceed.

8 The material should be logical and straightforward. Instead of memorizing individual details, strive to understand concepts and overall perspectives in regard to the United Nations system. Set up guidelines regarding how you want to schedule your time. Study the lesson content and the learning objectives. At the beginning of each lesson, orient yourself to the main points. If you are able to, read the material twice to ensure maximum understanding and retention, and let time elapse between readings. When you finish a lesson, take the End-of-Lesson Quiz. For any error, go back to the lesson section and re-read it. Before you go on, be aware of the discrepancy in your understanding that led to the error. After you complete all of the lessons, take time to review the main points of each lesson.

9 Then, while the material is fresh in your mind, take the End-of-Course Examination in one sitting. Your exam will be scored, and if you acheive a passing grade of 75 per cent or higher, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. If you score below 75 per cent, you will be given one opportunity to take a second version of the End-of-Course Examination. One note about spelling is in order. This course was written in English as it is used in the United features of your course classroom: Access to all of your courses; A secure testing environment in which to complete your Training ; Access to additional Training resources, including Multimedia course supplements; The ability to download your Certificate of Completion for any completed course; and Student fora where you can communicate with other students about any number of your course classroom here: U M A N R I G H T S | 1 1 LESSON OBJECTIVESBy the end of Lesson 1, the student should be able to meet the following objectives: Define the term Human RigHts ; Discuss the conceptual and philosophical foundations of Human RigHts ; Describe the historical background of the international Human RigHts system.

10 Discuss the role played by state sovereignty in the history of Human RigHts ; and Understand which RigHts are contained in the Universal Declaration of Human Conceptual and Philosophical Human RigHts Before World War The Universal Declaration and the Age of Norm-Setting and CodificationAnnex AThe Universal Declaration of Human RightsLESSON1To view a video introduction of this lesson by the course author Jessica C. Lawrence, you can either log in to your virtual classroom, go to , or use your mobile device to scan the QR code to the Human RigHts : Conceptual and Philosophical FoundationsIntroductionHuman RigHts are discussed everywhere. On any given day, we read news stories about people fighting for Human RigHts around the world; we argue about free speech and religious tolerance; we make claims about what our governments should and should not be allowed to do.