EU and Human Rights: Understanding EU's Role
Examine EU's role in human rights advancement through policy frameworks, protection mechanisms, and international cooperation initiatives.
Examine EU's role in human rights advancement through policy frameworks, protection mechanisms, and international cooperation initiatives.
This comprehensive course examines the European Union's role in human rights protection and promotion, both internally and globally. Students will explore how EU policies affect human rights, analyze the impact of economic crises on rights protection, and understand the EU's interactions with various stakeholders including NGOs, businesses, and international organizations. The course covers fundamental concepts of EU human rights framework, internal and external policy implementation, and evaluation methods. Through expert-led lectures, case studies, and practical exercises, learners will gain deep insights into the EU's human rights mechanisms, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
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What you'll learn
Understand how the EU functions and its impact on human rights
Analyze key factors affecting EU's human rights performance
Evaluate EU's internal and external human rights policies
Examine EU's interaction with various stakeholders in human rights promotion
Assess the effectiveness of EU's human rights instruments and policies
Identify areas for improvement in EU's human rights framework
Skills you'll gain
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Graded assignments, exams
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There are 5 modules in this course
The course provides a comprehensive understanding of the EU's role in human rights protection. It explores the fundamental values of the EU, its internal and external human rights policies, and the challenges in implementing these policies. Students learn about various actors involved in human rights protection, policy evaluation methods, and practical case studies. The course emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical application through real-world examples and expert insights.
Human Rights Challenges in EU Policies
Module 1
EU as a Human Rights Actor
Module 2
EU Rights Policies and External Relations
Module 3
EU Human Rights Policy Evaluation
Module 4
Extension
Module 5
Fee Structure
Instructors
10 Courses
International Law and Global Governance Scholar
Dr. Jan Wouters serves as Full Professor of International Law and International Organizations at KU Leuven, where he holds the Jean Monnet Chair ad personam in EU and Global Governance. He is the founding Director of both the Institute for International Law and the Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies. His academic background includes studies in law and philosophy at Antwerp University, an LL.M. from Yale University, and research experience at Harvard University. His expertise spans international law, EU law, global governance, and international organizations. He has published extensively, with over 500 publications including 80 books and 150 journal articles. As coordinator of major research projects like RECONNECT and FRAME, he has contributed significantly to understanding the relationship between EU governance and citizen engagement. Beyond academia, he serves as a Member of the Royal Academy of Belgium for Sciences and Arts, advises international organizations, trains international officials, and regularly provides expert commentary on international events in media.
A Distinguished Scholar and Human Rights Advocate
Wolfgang Benedek, born on February 14, 1951, in Knittelfeld, Steiermark, is an eminent Austrian jurist and emeritus professor of public international law. He served as the head of the Institute for International Law and International Relations at the University of Graz from 2003 to 2016. Throughout his career, Benedek has made significant contributions to international law, human rights education, and regional development. He co-founded the European Training and Research Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (ETC) in Graz and led numerous initiatives in Southeast Europe, particularly in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, and Serbia. His academic work spans international development law, human rights protection, refugee and asylum law, and human security. Benedek has received numerous honors, including honorary doctorates from the Universities of Sarajevo and Pristina, honorary citizenship of Sarajevo, and the Humanitarian Award from the Red Cross Heinrich-Treichl Foundation. He has served as a consultant for various international organizations, including the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, UNITAR, the UN Human Rights Centre, the European Community, UNESCO, and the Council of Europe. His recent work has focused on digital rights and online hate speech, including contributions to the Charter of Human Rights and Principles for the Internet. Beyond his academic pursuits, Benedek has been instrumental in establishing university human rights centers throughout Southeast Europe and has led significant educational projects in Africa, particularly in Uganda and Ethiopia.
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