Gender and Human Rights

The course aims at providing students with the knowledge of the relationship between gender and human rights. It explores origins, development and challenges of integrating gender into human rights law discourse and practice. Focusing on international protection of women’s human rights as an example, the course introduces students to relevant international bodies and instruments. It also introduces students to the critical analysis of law through the study of feminist legal methods within the context of women’s rights protection.

Format: 

Each subject is introduced through a short lecture presentation. The students’ understanding of the subject is further developed through participatory discussions based on required readings. Active participation in discussions is essential to the successful acquisition of knowledge and analytical skills.

Students will be required to make a 10-15min presentation on on of the required readings. Prior to the presentation they shall distribute a 1-2 page summary. More details about the format of presentations will be provided during the first class.

In order to familiarise students with the complexity and practical implications of certain issues short documentary films followed by a discussion will be used where appropriate.

Presentation and participation in class discussions: 20%

Final essay: 80%

Semester: 2

ECTS: 15

Lecturer: Dr. Ekaterina Yahyaoui Krivenko

Learning Outcomes: 

Upon the completion of the course students should be able to:

• Identify relevant applicable provisions of international instruments;
• Determine the most appropriate provision to use in a particular case;
• Identify lacunas and shortcomings of existing international instruments;
• Identify possible ways for improvement;
• Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to larger social and political implications of their choices with respect to gender and human rights.

Gender and Human Rights LW456 2019-2020