This short course will provide participants with an introduction to substantive human rights law. It will start with an introduction to the nature and sources of international human rights law and its place in the international legal system.
The course will then provide a presentation of the main principles applicable to substantive rights (jurisdiction, obligation and limitations).
Chosen cases and topics will be finally be explored to give concrete examples of current dilemmas and challenges. At the end of the course, participants will be in a position to understand how international human rights law works as a legal system and to understand the major legal controversies and challenges in the field.
In Geneva and Online
The course can be followed in Geneva or online. Please note that the number of places to follow the course in Geneva is limited.
Audience
This short course forms part of the Geneva Academy Executive Master in International Law in Armed Conflict. It is open to professionals – diplomats, lawyers, legal advisers, judges, NGO staff, human rights advocates, media specialists, professionals working in emergency situations, UN staff and staff from other international organizations – who are not enrolled in the Executive Master and who want to deepen their expertise in this specific issue.
Schedule
Classes take place on:
- Thursday 22 October 2020, 18:00 – 20:00
- Friday 23 October 2020, 15:30 – 17:30
- Thursday 29 October 2020, 18:00 – 20:00
- Friday 30 October 2020, 15:30 – 17:30 and 18:00 – 20:00
- Thursday 5 November 2020, 18:00 – 20:00
Certificate
Participants obtain a certificate at the end of the course (no ECTS credits are gained).
How to register:
Applications for this short course must be submitted via this online form.