Assignment Instructions/ Description
Discussion - Week 1COLLAPSEUnderstanding Human Rights and the Rule of Law
The broad concept of human rights involves rights and freedoms afforded to every human being. Most advocates of human rights support the philosophy that not only are some rights unconditional, but that they also must be universally applied. For example, equal treatment of individuals under the law is a human right that is a fundamental principle of most human rights movements. Yet, there are nations, governments, and regimes around the globe that regularly violate this basic tenet of human rights. The rule of law consists of laws under which society functions. Laws related to human rights should protect citizens from human rights violations. Nations and governments are expected to apply the rule of law (human rights laws) equally and without prejudice to prevent human rights violations and to provide justice to victims of human rights violations. In some instances, nations and governments commit human rights violations or fail to uphold human rights laws. In such instances, human rights violators can be brought to justice by international courts.
To prepare for this Discussion:
Review the Course Introduction, located in the navigation bar on the left. Refer back to the Course Introduction as you move through the course.Review Chapters 1, 2, and 4 in your course text, Universal Human Rights in Theory and Practice focusing on the concepts of human rights and international justice.Review the article "United Nations and the Rule of Law." Focus on how the rule of law relates to human rights.Review the "Universal Declaration of Human Rights" on the United Nations website. Focus on the rights and freedoms highlighted within.Review the article, "Beyond Occupation Law." Pay attention to issues related to human rights and international justice that might arise when occupation law is applied.Use the map to view human rights violations around the globe. Pay attention to the types of violations experienced in different nations.Think about your understanding of human rights and the rule of law.Consider how human rights and the rule of law relate to international justice.
With these thoughts in mind:
Post a Comment