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We are thrilled to share another one of our seminars for the Program of Advanced Studies on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law: United Nations Human Rights System.
Learn from the experts:
Rochus J.P. Pronk, Head of the Human Rights Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in The Hague, the Netherlands; Gerald Staberock, General Secretary, World Organization Against Torture in Geneva, Switzerland; and Claude Heller Rouassant, President of the United Nations Committee against Torture, Eminent Ambassador of Mexico, and independent consultant on international affairs
Deepen your knowledge in the United Nations Human Rights System, its impact, and its implementation in international and domestic law. Here you will learn about the structure, way of working, and the most relevant international treaties of the United Nations for the protection of human rights.
Don´t miss this opportunity!
Seminar: United Nations Human Rights System
Over the past half a century, the international community has established extensive human rights standards through more than 1000 instruments, including treaties and declarations, covering civil and political, as well as economic, social, and cultural rights. Many of these treaties have received widespread ratifications.
While states bear the primary responsibility under international law for implementing these standards, several international and regional organizations have established an increasing number of monitoring bodies to scrutinize national performances. The human rights movement, historically speaking, has achieved significant success in a relatively short time, gained widespread public support an contributed to the realization of international standards, through considerable progress remains to be made.
The mainstreaming of human rights has enabled these considerations to increasingly influence international debates on issues such as peace and security, trade, multinational corporations, development, the environment, and more. Many states now incorporate human rights into their foreign policy agendas. Non-governmental organizations, such as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, play a vital role in ensuring these debates remain transparent and inclusive. The media also regularly reports on human rights issues, helping to keep them at the forefront of public discourse.
Furthermore, it is argued that international legal regulations, primarily grounded in treaties agreed upon by states, can help overcome political, religious, and cultural differences and perceptions worldwide. A key strength of the international legal approach lies in its commitment to universality and objective application, with all countries expected to abide by the same rules, regardless of political alliances. This reflects the core assumption of the UN Charter that respect for international rules contributes to a more just and peaceful world.
During the seminar, we will analyze, discuss, and apply each of these topics, addressing both legal and political dimensions.
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Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
HRACADEMY@WCL.AMERICAN.EDU
(202) 274-4295