University of Minnesota
Human Rights Program
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Human Rights Program's home page.

Course Materials

Introduction to International Human Rights 2009 (PDF)
A PowerPoint presentation including a definition of human rights, historical roots, the role of human rights in the formation of the United Nations, summaries of the major international human rights laws, and an overview of major international mechanisms used to address human rights violations.

Syllabi Fall 2009

GLOS 3401 — International Human Rights Law (PDF)

GLOS 5403/LAW 6058 — Human Rights Advocacy (PDF)

LAW 6886 - International Human Rights Law (PDF)