Class Human Rights and International Security

"Human rights have been over time, a sign of valuing human dignity as a presupposition of manifestation and increase of the most elementary principles of citizenship. However, despite this effort, as is apparent from history – including the most recent periods – the Human Being has not always been the target of the concerns of other Human Beings" (Campos, 2019, p.15).

The security of peoples and nations is part of the roadmap of the international community, in order to respect human rights. This UC arises from the increasing need to reflect and present assumptions, which highlight the need to combine efforts in order to promote international security, taking into account the different actors: political, economic, social, religious and security. All this only makes sense if it plays a leading role in promoting human dignity.

What are Human Rights?; History of Human Rights; Main Human Rights Instruments; The International Community and Human Rights; Human Rights Development and Security; Human dignity and fundamental rights; Decent work, economic growth, migration flows, refugees and international security; Human Rights in the digital age; Cooperation: Freedom, Justice and Peace in the World; Diversity and Multiculturalism - a human rights issue; The environment, human rights and the 2030 agenda, in order to international peace and security; The 21st century and the new challenges to human rights.

The classes will have specific aspects, according to the moment of the presentation of the contents, and they will be supported in updated bibliography and other elements developed by the professor. There will be moments of argumentative interaction, especially at the end of each topic. The use of primary documents will be advised. In terms of assessment, a continuous methodology will be privileged.

The evaluation presupposes the accomplishment of 2 tests of evaluation of obligatory knowledge and presence and participation in the classes: 1st Test - 45% 2nd Test - 45% Attendance and participation in the classes - 10%

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