COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The aim of the classes is to present the meaning and role of human rights in the modern world, as well as to explain the concept of universality, inalienability and inviolability of these rights. The classes also aim to identify situations in which human rights are violated, as well as to explain what tools are available to respond to such violations. The aim of the seminar is also to develop the students' ability to communicate, cooperate and express their views.

Human rights ensure that people have their basic needs met and protect vulnerable groups from abuse. They provide universal standards for the protection of individual rights, and international human rights law creates tools and mechanisms for responding to violations of these rights. During the seminar, the concept, sources and examples of human rights violations will be discussed.

Particular attention will be paid to the prohibition of discrimination. Some topics will be devoted to the legal situation of people belonging to particularly sensitive groups - the selection of individual groups will be made after getting acquainted with the needs and interests of students. Example groups: children, ethnic minorities, elderly people, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, refugees, religious groups, victims of conflicts, women, etc.

Classes will be conducted partly using non-formal teaching methods (so-called learning through practice). In addition, classes will be conducted using universal design tools and will be tailored to the individual needs of students.