In this course, we will examine the historical background of human rights development within the scope of such international organizations as the United Nations, the Council of Europe and the European Union, as well as human rights protection regimes in the rest of the world. We will also focus on the specific human rights (including the rights to life, freedom, privacy) as they may be defined within each institution. Additionally, we will investigate international crimes such as war crimes, the crime of genocide, crimes against humanity, the crime of aggression, and also explore the basic functions of the judicial mechanisms set up to address human rights violations.

Finally, we will briefly review the US Constitution and how it aspires to protect against human rights violations on American soil. Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will have acquired a basic