HUMR4210 – Mainstreaming Human Rights in International Organizations

Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

This course will explore how organizations within the United Nations system have mainstreamed human rights by taking a human rights-based approach to their mandates. This has led them to reassess not only their operational means of achieving their objectives, but also to change their structure and their expertise.

Subsequent to basic conceptual and practical studies, the class will attend seminars presented by officials from a number of international organizations in order that students will have the opportunity to discover first-hand how human rights are being mainstreamed. Active student participation and presentations at these seminars is required.

Learning outcome

Fields such as development have embraced human rights mainstreaming, while others such as commerce have been more reluctant. After learning the elements of a rights-based approach and about the organizations from which you will receive seminars, you will be expected to critically evaluate the mainstreaming efforts and accomplishments made by these organizations, in particular, through active participation and presentations at these seminars.

You will develop your understanding of why human rights are indivisible and interrelated and that a human rights approach has much to offer in various fields. With the opportunity to learn directly from international organizations, you will be able to judge for yourself the value and effectiveness of the mainstreaming endeavor.

Admission

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If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.

Admission is restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Philosophy program in the Theory and Practice of Human Rights.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisite knowledge

No obligatory prerequisites beyond the minimum requirements for entrance to higher education in Norway.

Teaching

Lectures/seminars, student presentations, assignments.

Examination

Written assignment of 15-18,000 characters (spaces included) within the framework defined by the course objective. Grades A-F (F=fail).

Facts about this course

Credits
10
Teaching

( in 2005, 2007 etc.)

Examination

( in 2005, 2007 etc.)

Teaching language
English