IHRP E-learning

Introduction to major disciplinary approaches to human rights, namely philosophical, social scientific and legal approaches. Considers development of theories and concepts of human rights from western and non-western perspectives. Critical analysis of contemporary debates on human rights.

Overview of human rights in Asia in their political, economic, social and cultural contexts. Major developments since World War II impacting on and influenced by human rights; in particular, colonial legacies and new forms of domination in Asian societies from the perspectives of human rights theory and practice. Human rights legislation and institutionalization of human rights in Asian countries. Establishment of a regional human rights mechanism.