Human Rights Evolution: When? Why? Who?

Name: Human Rights Evolution: When? Why? Who?
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Explore Historical Milestones, Key Documents, Influential Figures and Social Movements in Human Rights Evolution.

Created byGoniadis Giorgos

Last updated 6/2024

English

What you'll learn

Understand the historical milestones shaping human rights from ancient times to today.
Trace the progression of human rights movements across different cultures and eras.
Identify and analyze social and political factors influencing human rights evolution.
Evaluate significant human rights documents and their global impact.
Explore the role of international bodies in enforcing human rights.
Apply human rights principles to contemporary social and political issues.
Comprehend the international human rights conventions and the principles.
Understand the philosophical underpinnings and historical origins of human rights.
Trace the development of human rights from Ancient Egyptian Law to modern social movements.
Learn about the mechanisms for protecting and promoting human rights at international, regional, and national levels.
Study the impact of modern movements like the LGBTQ Movement, MeToo Movement, and Black Lives Matter on human rights
Review major treaties and understand the legal frameworks established by various international covenants and conventions.

Course content

11 sections • 49 lectures • 2h 47m total length

Course Overview3:37

Ancient Egyptian Law (2925 B.C.)2:26
The Code of Hammurabi (1800-1700 B.C.)1:58
The Traditional Chinese Law (1046 B.C.-1911 A.D.)4:04
The Laws of Solon (592-591 B.C.)2:45
Solon reformed Athens by introducing debt relief and ending debt slavery, expanding political participation and accountability, laying the groundwork for democracy, popular sovereignty, equality, and civil rights.
The Cyrus Cylinder (539 B.C.)2:44
The Edicts of Ashoka (273-231 B.C.)2:53
From Ancient Egyptian Law to Ashoka's Edicts

The Edict of Milan (313 A.D.)2:47
Corpus Juris Civilis (529-534 A.D.)3:21
Impact of religious teachings: Buddhism and Hinduism3:20
Explore how Buddhism and Hinduism shape modern human rights through dharma, ahimsa, equality, and non-violence. The chapter highlights key teachings, reforms, and global influences from these traditions.
Impact of religious teachings: Judaism and Christianity3:07
Impact of religious teachings: Islam3:02
The Charter of Liberties of King Henry I (1100 A.D.)2:47
Explore King Henry I's charter of liberties, which limited royal abuses, protected nobles, clergy, and commoners, and laid groundwork for the Magna Carta and the rule of law.
The Magna Carta (1215 A.D.)2:48
The Constitution of the Five Nations, The Iroquois Confederacy (1100-1500 A.D.)2:57
Explore the Great Law of Peace, the Iroquois constitution fostering peace, unity, and governance by consensus, with women leaders and religious freedom; its ideas shaped democracy and the U.S. Constitution.
The Petition of Right (1628 A.D.)2:54
The Habeas Corpus Act (1679 A.D.)3:04
From Edict of Milan to The Habeas Corpus Act

The Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution (1776 AD - 1787 A.D.)3:39
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen (1789 A.D.)3:14
The Declaration of the Rights of Women and the Citizen (1791 A.D.)2:59
The Bill of Rights of the Constitution of the U.S. (1791 A.D.)2:52
The Feminist Movement (1792 A.D.)3:18
Trace the feminist movement’s waves from its late eighteenth-century origins to modern online activism, highlighting milestones like suffrage and key reforms shaping women’s rights.
The Congress of Vienna and innovations in International Law (1815 A.D.)3:03
The Congress of Vienna reshaped post-napoleonic Europe by restoring monarchies, balancing power, and laying groundwork for international law, including neutral Switzerland, free navigation, and the abolition of the slave trade.
The Geneva Conventions (1864 to 2005 A.D.)3:14
Women's suffrage, New Zealand (1893 A.D.)3:04
The creation of the United Nations Organization (1945 A.D.)4:02
From Revolutions and Wars to the United Nations

United Nations (UN)4:12
The United Nations promotes global peace, security, and human rights since 1945, through bodies like OHCHR, HRC, ICJ, and by upholding the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and SDGs.
International Court of Justice (ICJ)3:29
Discover how the International Court of Justice upholds human rights and international law by resolving disputes between states, issuing advisory opinions, and shaping global jurisprudence.
International Criminal Court (ICC)3:15
Major International Bodies

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948 A.D.)4:06
Explore how the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted in 1948, established a universal standard for civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights worldwide.
European Convention on Human Rights (1950 AD)3:40
Learn how European Convention on Human Rights, adopted in 1950 and enforced by European Court of Human Rights, secures life, bans torture, and upholds fair trial and freedom of expression.
Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966 A.D.)3:39
Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (1966 A.D.)3:52
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (1965 A.D.)4:03
The convention on the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination (CERD) advances human rights by banning discrimination, ensuring equal protection, and promoting understanding among races.
Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (1979 A.D.)3:42
Convention against Torture (1984 A.D.)3:45
Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989 A.D.)3:41
The convention on the rights of the child, adopted in 1989 and in force since 1990, protects children's rights, life, non-discrimination, best interests, health, education, and protection from violence.
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006 A.D.)3:59
Explains the convention on the rights of persons with disabilities adopted in 2006, its shift to a human rights framework, and key provisions like articles 9, 24, 27, and 29.
Major International Treaties

Requirements

There are no specific requirements or prerequisites for taking this course. It is designed to be easy to understand and accessible for everyone. All you need is an interest in learning about the evolution of human rights and how social and political causes have shaped them.
No prior knowledge or experience is necessary.

Description

Welcome to "The Evolution of Human Rights: Social and Political Causes," a comprehensive course designed to take you on a journey through the history and development of human rights. Whether you are a student, educator, human rights advocate, or simply a curious learner, this course will provide you with a thorough understanding of the milestones, key documents, and influential figures that have shaped human rights as we know them today.

In this course, you will explore the historical foundations of human rights, starting from ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Babylon, through the medieval period with documents like the Magna Carta, and into the modern era with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. You will gain insights into the social and political factors that have influenced the evolution of human rights, and how these factors have been instrumental in shaping current international human rights frameworks.

We will delve into key documents and declarations that have set global standards, such as the French Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, and the U.S. Bill of Rights. Additionally, you will learn about the contributions of major religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, to the concept of human rights.

The course also highlights the roles of influential figures and organizations in the human rights movement and evolution. By the end of this course, you will be able to better understand human rights principles to contemporary issues, critically evaluate significant human rights issues, and engage in informed discussions about the ongoing challenges and future directions in human rights advocacy.

Join us as we explore the rich history and evolution of human rights. Let's work together to understand our past and shape a more just and equitable future. Enroll now and start your journey into the world of human rights!

Who this course is for:

Anyone eager to uncover the genesis and evolution of human rights
Anyone with an interest in delving into the history and evolution of human rights
Human Rights Activists and Advocates
College and university students
Law Students and Legal Professionals
Students of Political Science and International Relations
Policy Makers and Government Officials
Educators and Academics
Social Activists and NGO workers
General Public with Interest in Human Rights

Human Rights Evolution: When? Why? Who?

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Human Rights Evolution - Course Outline1 lecture • 4min

Introduction2 lectures • 9min

From Ancient Egyptian Law to Ashoka's Edicts6 lectures • 17min

From Edict of Milan to The Habeas Corpus Act10 lectures • 30min

From Revolutions and Wars to the United Nations9 lectures • 29min

Major International Bodies3 lectures • 11min

Major Regional Bodies4 lectures • 14min

Major International Treaties9 lectures • 34min

The UN's role today1 lecture • 4min

Movements Shaping the Current Century3 lectures • 12min

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