Intl Health & Hmn Rights (LAW-719-005)
Vasquez
Meets: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM (MT) - Room 528
Enrolled: 2 / Limit: 25
Notices
Meets 6/27-6/28
Description
Introduces students to the substance and theory of human rights law through a focus on public health. Exploring the linkage between human rights, international public health policy, and international law, the course examines the right to health vis-á-vis other human rights, as framed by international treaties and covenants.
Academic credit requirement: 15 page paper, plus endnotes, due 3 weeks after the course ends.
Textbooks and Other Materials
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The students should take the E-learning course available in PAHO’s Website. Accessible at: http://www.xceleratemedia.com/clients/TATC/clients/PAHO_7_23_2010/
The total duration of the course is three to four hours.
They should also read: PAHO’s recently approved Health and Human Rights Resolution (CD50/R.8) and Technical document -Concept paper (CD 50/12) - accessible at: http://new.paho.org/hq/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3149&Itemid=2401&lang=en.
First Class Readings
The students should take the E-learning course available in PAHO’s Website. Accessible at: http://www.xceleratemedia.com/clients/TATC/clients/PAHO_7_23_2010/
The total duration of the course is three to four hours.
They should also read: PAHO’s recently approved Health and Human Rights Resolution (CD50/R.8) and Technical document -Concept paper (CD 50/12) - accessible at: http://new.paho.org/hq/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3149&Itemid=2401&lang=en.
Syllabus
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