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About the Course

Human rights are under pressure in many places across the globe. Peaceful protests are violently quashed. Voting is tampered with. And minorities are often excluded from decision-making. All of this threatens the ideal of an open society in which each of us can be free and participate equally. A solid protection of human rights is needed for an open society to exist and to flourish. But it is often an uphill battle to work towards that ideal. Equip yourself and learn more about what human rights are and how they work. In this course, we will introduce you to one of the world’s most intricate human rights systems: the European Convention on Human Rights. You will see when and how people can turn to the European Court of Human Rights to complain about human rights violations. You will learn how the Court tries to solve many of the difficult human rights dilemmas of today. We will look, amongst other things, at the freedom of expression and demonstration, the right to vote, and the prohibition of discrimination. And we will address the rights of migrants, refugees, and other vulnerable groups. And, of course, we will see whether it is possible to restrict rights and if so under what conditions. You will even encounter watchdogs and ice cream in this course. We invite you to follow us on a journey of discovery into the European Convention!...

Top reviews

DM

Jun 10, 2017

Very good to find out the basics. What are human rights, what they represent and in which way we should interpret them. Also, it has an easy language so you don't need law school or other studies.

RP

Jun 25, 2022

I am really thankful to Utrecht University for providing me with an opportunity to learn this course. I am hopeful that this is going to help me further in my new career path. Thank you so much.

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By Tri I Z

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Mar 19, 2017

I really like this subject, it comprehend my knowledge especially about human rights. Thank you.

By Léna P

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Mar 3, 2021

really interesting course with good and clear teaching sessions + well completed with exercises

By Aybüke A

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Jun 23, 2017

I loved that it was a great summary and also the quality of the materials were also impressive

By Fábio L P

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Dec 13, 2016

A nice course, it permitted me to improve my knowledge about the ECHR in our open societies.

By María C B M G

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Oct 12, 2019

Excellent I have really enjoyed it! Thank you! How can I download my Coursera certificate?

By Anthony T

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Sep 25, 2020

Great and engaging course that provided the legal knowledge I was looking for. Thank you.

By Mohamed H

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Sep 14, 2022

I am a university student from Egypt, I do not have a job and I want financial support .

By REFAA

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Jun 25, 2024

ملمه بشتى المعلومات اللازمه مع سهولة العرض والتقييم ممتاز لأنه قائم على التفكير النقدى

By Ana P G d A

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May 30, 2021

Curso maravilhoso,mudou minha perspectiva sobre os direitos humanos e suas aplicações.

By Debbie H

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Oct 2, 2019

Great course that offers you an insight on what human rights mean in our open society.

By BARIŞ A

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Sep 19, 2017

I have learned so many things thanks for your cooperation and education best regards..

By Abdul w s

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Dec 4, 2020

Its really worth every single people for better understanding of fundamental rights

By Svitlana K

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Nov 27, 2020

Incredibly interesting, well structured and presented in very understandable manner

By Кулбек М С

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Oct 3, 2024

Мне очень сильно понравился этот курс! Очень удобно выполнять задания по времени.

By Nora A

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Apr 6, 2024

Excellent class! Human Rights are very important in our democratic societies.

By Shasinas O

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Sep 22, 2020

We were able to learn about the importance of human rights in an open society.

By Loretta K A

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Jun 5, 2020

Extremely informative and a must for European citizens in particular!!

By Claudia Z B

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Sep 8, 2020

Excelente curso, temas dinámicos y vídeos explicativos muy claros.

By RAJAT P

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May 22, 2020

this is very helpful course about human rights and responsiblities

By Tamara

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Dec 14, 2016

It is a interesting course, which is clear and good to follow.

By kamran s

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Aug 31, 2018

Thanks to all the administrators of this course

It was my wish

By Brad W

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Dec 26, 2016

Great course! The format was accessible and I learned a lot

By Vasilis K

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Jan 11, 2019

In depth review of ECHR and case law, with amazing tutors.

By Subhankar K

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Oct 12, 2020

The course was very much informative and knowledgeable.

By Joycelyn B T

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Dec 15, 2020

THIS IS A GREAT COURSE AND INTELLIGENT INSTRUCTORS