Prof. Dr.

MoustafaChaaban
Dr. Ali El Desouqy
Dr. Mhamed L. Zamzam

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 A general introduction to international human rights,
as well as an overview of some specific topics in this
field.
 The first half of the course consists in: An
introduction to basic notions of public ethics, the
history of Human Rights, international instruments,
categories of rights, Human Rights violations,
protection and responsibility thereof.
 The second part of the course deals with current
issues in the human rights agenda such as: Rights of
women, rights of the child, rights of indigenous
peoples, armed conflicts and terrorism, the
environment, transitional justice, sexual minorities.
 Lecture: 2 hours/week,
 Tutorial: 1hours/week, Lab: 0 hours/week
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 Aware of national, regional and international
contemporary issues, to have an intellectual
and enlightened personality and to interact
effectively in the community through
different communication skills.

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 1 Final-Term Examination to assess
knowledge and understanding
 2. Class presentations to assess presentation
and argumentation skills.
 3. Written assignments to assess
understanding and analytical thinking as well
as practical and professional skills.
 4. Class activities to assess class
understanding and intellectual skills.
 5. Research …

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 Assessment 1: Participation and
Presentation Skills (through the semester)

 Assessment 2 Written Research Week 7

 Assessment 3 Final Written exam Week 16

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 Final-Term Examination 80%
 Attendance 10%
 Assignments/class activity 10%
 Total 100

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 Human rights have pervaded much of the
political discourse since the Second World War.
While the struggle for freedom from oppression
and misery is probably as old as humanity itself,
it was the massive affront to human dignity
perpetrated.

 During that War, and the need felt to prevent

such horror in the future, which put the human
being back at the centre and led to the
codification at the international level of human
rights and fundamental freedoms.

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 Definition of Human rights :

HUMAN RIGHTS ARE RIGHTS THAT EVERY

HUMAN BEING HAS BY VIRTUE OF HIS OR HER
HUMAN DIGNITY.

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 Human rights are the most fundamental rights of
human beings. They define relationships between
individuals and power structures, especially the
State. Human rights delimit Governments power
and, at the same time, require Governments to
take positive measures ensuring an environment
that enables all people to enjoy their human
rights.

 HUMAN RIGHTS ARE THE SUM OF INDIVIDUAL

AND COLLECTIVE RIGHTS LAID DOWN IN
Governments CONSTITUTIONS AND
INTERNATIONAL LAW

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 freedoms, rights and prohibitions related to
human rights

In the area of civil and political rights

◦ • Right to life
◦ • Freedom from torture and cruel, inhuman or
degrading treatment or punishment
◦ • Freedom from slavery, servitude and forced
labour
◦ • Right to liberty and security of person
◦ • Right of detained persons to be treated with
humanity

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◦ • Freedom of movement
◦ • Right to a fair trial
◦ • Prohibition of retroactive criminal laws
◦ • Right to recognition as a person before the law
◦ • Right to privacy
◦ • Freedom of thought, conscience and religion
◦ • Freedom of opinion and expression
◦ • Prohibition of propaganda for war and of
incitement to national, racial or religious hatred
◦ • Freedom of assembly
◦ • Freedom of association
◦ • Right to marry and found a family

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◦ • Right to take part in the conduct of public aff airs,
vote, be elected and have access to public office
◦ • Right to equality before the law and non-
discrimination

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In the area of economic, social and cultural
rights
◦ • Right to work
◦ • Right to just and favourable conditions of work
◦ • Right to form and join trade unions
◦ • Right to social security
◦ • Protection of the family
◦ • Right to an adequate standard of living, including
adequate food, clothing and housing
◦ • Right to health
◦ • Right to education

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In the area of collective rights
◦ • Right of peoples to:
◦ • Self-determination
◦ • Development
◦ • Free use of their wealth and natural resources
◦ • Peace
◦ • A healthy environment

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 • Other collective rights:
◦ • Rights of national, ethnic, religious and linguistic
minorities
◦ • Rights of indigenous peoples

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 Thank you

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