ONLINE CERTIFICATE COURSE ON HUMAN RIGHTS

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1. Do you agree that the concept of human rights is unsuccessful given

the constant rise in cases of violation of rights? Support your
argument in light of the George Floyd case. Do you think the state’s
responsibility in situations as such (which do not exhibit any sign of
reduction when it comes to number of cases and frequency of
occurrence) should be more than what it is in other cases of
violation?

2. Suggest some changes that shall be required in the present human

rights mechanism in India to make it more efficient and effective. Do
you think that NHRC is toothless tiger? If yes, do you think that the
changes that you suggest in the implementation and protection
mechanism would improve the state of affairs?

3. Could cyber-crime be said to be a threat to human rights? Which

rights of an individual do you think are at stake in such cases? Also,
what would be the nature of the state responsibility given that the
perpetrators of such crimes are individuals?

4. The origin of fundamental rights and human rights could be traced to

a common goal of ensuring a dignified life to every individual. Do you
think (in the current state of affairs in India) this goal has been
achieved? Why/why not? Support your answer with examples.

5. Cultural relativism is often used by states to justify practices that

violate the human rights of women and children. Critically analyse
this statement in the light of the practice of Female Genital
Mutilation.

6. Do you think that a lack of universal model of human rights is the

reason for an absence of an international human rights mechanism?
Do you think there is a disparity among the regional human rights
mechanisms? Which regional system do you think is the most

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answer with examples.

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