In-depth analysis of international human rights law, with a particular focus on the universal and regional institutions and procedures for the protection of human rights.

A solid knowledge of international law and EU law is highly recommended.

First Module - History, Foundations and Features of International Human Rights Law. General International Law and Human Rights. Treaty Law and Human Rights. Universalism, Regionalism and Cultural Relativism. The UN and Human Rights. The Inter-American Human Rights System. The African Human Rights System. Second Module - The European Human Rights System. The International Court of Justice and Human Rights. Human Rights and International Responsibility. Human Rights and the Use of Force. Humanitarian Intervention and the Responsibility to Protect.

Attending Students P. Pustorino, “Introduction to International Human Rights Law”, Berlin, 2023 (Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 14. Additional readings will be provided in due time during the course. Non-Attending Students P. Pustorino, “Introduction to International Human Rights Law”, Berlin, 2023.

Lectures, seminars, and break-out sessions.

Attending Students will be mainly assessed based on their individual achievements during the course and their participation in class. To this end, two mid-term assessments will test the knowledge acquired in the first part and in the second part of the course, respectively. Students cannot reject the grades obtained in individual tests. It is possible to reject the average grade only in aggregate and before the examination session. For those who have passed both mid-term assessments, the final exam will consist of an oral test on topics not covered in previous tests. The grade will account for the final mark. For those who have not taken or not passed both mid-term assessments, or rejected the average grade, the final exam will be a full oral exam consisting of different questions on any random topic of the entire Syllabus and accounting for the 100% of the final mark.

Final grade must be no less than 28/30. Bases in the field of International Law and EU Law are requested. Good knowledge of English and French are recommended.