Human Rights And Diplomacy

1. Define human rights and diplomacy
2. Explain the philosophical foundations of human rights
3. Analyze the role of international organizations in promoting human rights
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of human rights laws
5. Apply human rights principles to real-world situations

13 weeks, about 144 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: The Definition and Origin of Human Rights · 6 hours

     Define human rights, state different types of human rights, trace and explain the origin of human rights.. Identify the scope of human rights, list those who should enjoy human rights, explain human rights activities in the society..

   • Unit 2: Philosophers and the Concepts of Human Rights · 6 hours

     Define philosophy, trace and explain the philosophical dimension of human rights.. Discuss the works of great philosophical thinkers and their effort in exposing and establishing this philosophical dimension, explain the issue of philosophical concepts of human rights..

2. Week 2Module 1:

   • Unit 3: UNO and Human Rights · 6 hours

     Discuss the genuine concern for effective promotion of human rights by the United Nations Organization.. Understand the United Nations Concept for Human Rights..

   • Unit 4: Universal Declaration of Human Rights · 6 hours

     Discuss the Universal human rights and other freedoms and how they have been justified in local, national and international fora.. Understand the UN General Assembly proclamation..

3. Week 3Module 2:

   • Unit 1: International Human Rights Laws · 6 hours

     Educate the public on what international human rights law is and how it can be appreciated in a global setting.. Understand the meaning of International Human Rights Law..

   • Unit 2: Human Rights in a Globalized World · 6 hours

     Explain the place of human rights in a globalized world.. Understand the meaning of Globalization..

4. Week 4Module 2:

   • Unit 3: African Charter of Human Rights and People's Rights · 6 hours

     Discuss every Article stated in the African Charter of Human and People's rights.. Understand the Preamble..

5. Week 5Module 2:

   • Unit 4: Human Rights in Africa · 6 hours

     Explain the effort African Union is making to promote and protect human rights in the continent, and discuss the human rights situation report in Nigeria and Zimbabwe.. Understand the Role of African Union..

6. Week 6Module 3:

   • Unit 1: The Beijing Declaration on Women's Rights · 6 hours

     Explain and educate the public on the Beijing women Empowerment charter that should create the determination in the women to fight for their cause in a world which is hostile to them.. Understand the Declaration..

   • Unit 2: The Rights of the Child · 6 hours

     Explain the functional usefulness of the charter in this unit to the protection of our children against all forms of child abuse.. Understand the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child..

7. Week 7Module 3:

   • Unit 3: AU Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child · 6 hours

     Discuss the rights and welfare of the African child both in the charters of the UN and the AU.. Understand the AU Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child..

   • Unit 4: Fundamental Human Rights · 6 hours

     Explain the fundamental human rights, discuss how they could be practised and protected in our society.. Understand the Right to Life..

8. Week 8Module 4:

   • Unit 1: Enforcement of Human Rights · 6 hours

     Explain the result-oriented practical enforcement of human right laws.. Understand the UN and Enforcement of Human Right Laws..

   • Unit 2: Human Rights Violations · 6 hours

     Identify human rights violations as a very serious problem to discuss efforts made to create awareness for effective resistance.. Understand Human Rights Violations at the International Level..

9. Week 9Module 4:

   • Unit 3: The Definition and Concepts of Diplomacy · 6 hours

     Explain the term diplomacy and who is a diplomat in accordance with their relevance to peaceful relationships between nations.. Understand the Meaning of Diplomacy..

   • Unit 4: Diplomatic Duties and Actions · 6 hours

     Explain the duties of the diplomat and how actors play the game of diplomacy.. Understand Diplomatic Relations..

10. Week 10Module 5:

    • Unit 1: Citizenship and Rights of Citizens · 6 hours

      Discuss the inevitable link between, citizenship and human rights.. Understand the Meaning of Citizenship..

    • Unit 2: Rule of Law and Human Rights · 6 hours

      Explain the supremacy of the rule of law, discuss the impact of such supremacy on the successful operation of human rights.. Understand the meaning of the Rule of Law..

11. Week 11Module 5:

    • Unit 3: Civic Duties and Citizenship Responsibilities · 6 hours

      Identify the duties and obligation of citizens, explain the duties and obligation of citizens in our communities.. Understand Civic Duties..

    • Unit 4: From Human Rights to Animal Rights · 6 hours

      List the rights that animals are likely to have, suggest how animals' rights should be accorded them.. Understand Explaining the Difference between Human Rights and Animal Rights..

12. Week 12Module 6:

    • Unit 1: Human Rights Education · 6 hours

      Explain the need for human rights education.. Understand the Need for Human Rights Education..

    • Unit 2: Human Rights and Good Governance · 6 hours

      Explain the place of the people's consent in the creation, sustenance and removal of any democratic government in power, discuss the relationship between human rights and good governance and its link to constitutional democracy.. Understand the Creation of Government..

13. Week 13Final Revision

    • Final Revision and Exam Preparation · 12 hours

      Review all course materials.. Prepare for final examination..