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Course Outline Human Rights Education

This 3-unit course covers human rights education at the regional, national, and international levels. It discusses laws, rules, and institutions designed to respect, promote, and protect human rights. Topics include fundamental concepts of human rights, freedom versus human rights, state and non-state actors, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the human rights framework in the Philippines, statutory rights concerning the accused and detained, and international human rights conventions. The course aims to educate students on protecting human dignity under international declarations.

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Course Outline Human Rights Education

This 3-unit course covers human rights education at the regional, national, and international levels. It discusses laws, rules, and institutions designed to respect, promote, and protect human rights. Topics include fundamental concepts of human rights, freedom versus human rights, state and non-state actors, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the human rights framework in the Philippines, statutory rights concerning the accused and detained, and international human rights conventions. The course aims to educate students on protecting human dignity under international declarations.

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  • BILL OF RIGHTS AND CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS: Details the bill of rights and constitutional protections afforded to citizens.
  • CASE SCENARIOS OF BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS: Examines real-world cases demonstrating basic human rights issues.
  • FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN RIGHTS: Explores the basic concepts and historical foundations of human rights.
  • THEORIES AND PHILOSOPHY ON HUMAN RIGHTS: Discusses various theories and philosophical perspectives on human rights.
  • THEORIES AND PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN RIGHTS: Focuses on theoretical frameworks guiding human rights legislation.
  • HUMAN AND NON-STATE ACTORS ON HUMAN RIGHTS: Explores the roles and impacts of non-state actors on human rights issues.
  • IDEA OF DEMOCRACY: Discusses the concept of democracy in the context of human rights.
  • STATE VERSUS PEOPLE: Analyzes conflicts and interactions between state powers and individual rights.
  • COURSE DESCRIPTION: Provides an overview of the Human Rights Education course, its objectives, structure, and the body of laws covered.
  • HUMAN RIGHTS AND CHILDREN’S RIGHTS: Explores specific human rights issues affecting children.
  • HUMAN RIGHTS LEGAL FRAMEWORK IN THE PHILIPPINES: Presents the legal structures that support and protect human rights in the Philippines.
  • CRIMES AGAINST HUMAN RIGHTS: Discusses crimes related to human rights violations and legal repercussions.
  • HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE CJS: Analyzes the intersection between human rights issues and the criminal justice system.
  • INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT AND INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE: Introduces the international legal bodies that address crimes against humanity and uphold international justice.
  • CASE SCENARIOS AND JURISPRUDENCE: Presents case scenarios to illustrate jurisprudence in human rights law.
  • HUMAN RIGHTS AND INDIGENOUS/INDIGENIOUS CULTURAL RIGHTS: Discusses the unique human rights challenges faced by indigenous populations.
  • THE UN AND INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS ON RIGHTS OF PRISONERS OF WAR; AND IN CONFLICT AREAS: Discusses international conventions and their impact on the treatment and rights of prisoners and conflict situations.
  • HUMAN RIGHTS AND MUNICIPAL COURTS OF LAW: Explains the role of municipal courts in upholding human rights at the local level.

COURSE OUTLINE

Human Rights Education

COURSE CODE: CLJ 2


COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a three-unit (3 units) subject under
criminal law and jurisprudence course which deals with the body of laws,
rules, procedures, nd institution designed to respect, promote and proetect the
human rights at the regional, national and international level. This also
includes victim’s welfare and rights of the accused and the standard and
ethical procedures employed by the law enforcement agencies as an
implementers of laws. It is also focused on the protection of human rights and
dignity as declared under Universal Human Rights. Human Security Act and
other related laws.
PRE-REQUISITE: CLJ 1

TOPICS:

I. FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN


RIGHTS
A. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
B. THEORIES AND PHILOSOPHY ON HUMAN RIGHTS
C. CASE SCENARIOS OF BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS
D. CASE SCENARIOS OF VIOLATIONS OF HUMAN RIGHTS

II. FREEDOM VERSUS HUMAN RIGHTS

III. STATE AND NON-STATE ACTORS ON HUMAN RIGHTS


A. STATE VERSUS PEOPLE
B. IDEA OF DEMOCRACY

IV. UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS


A. TREATIES
B. UPDATES

V. HUMAN RIGHTS LEGAL FRAMEWORK IN THE PHILIPPINES

VI. BILL OF RIGHTS AND CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS

VII. STATUTORY RIGHTS


A. RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED
B. RIGHTS OF PERSON UNDER CUSTODIAL
INVESTIGATION
C. DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY
D. WOMEN AND CHILDREN’S RIGHTS
E. RIGHTS OF CULTURAL MINORITIES/INDIGENOUS
PEOPLE
F. RIGHTS OF PRISONERS
G. HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE CJS
H. CASE SCENARIOS AND JURISPRUDENCE

VIII. THE UN AND INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS ON RIGHTS


OF PRISONERS OF WAR; AND IN CONFLICT AREAS

IX. HUMAN RIGHTS AND MUNICIPAL COURTS OF LAW

X. INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT AND


INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE

Lecturer:

ATTY. SHELLA MAE O. MAGALONGA-TAN


Del Rosario Benedicto Law Offices
33 Lopez Jaena Street, Jaro, Iloilo City
CP No. 09175490087
Email Add: [email protected]

Kalibo Office:

Leonida Ibardolaza and Associates


JGL Building Acevedo Street
Kalibo, Aklan

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