Human Rights Law

1. Sources of Human Rights Law
   1. International Treaties
      1. Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
         1. Historical Context and Adoption
         2. Key Articles and Provisions
         3. Influence on Other Treaties and Laws
         4. Limitations and Critiques
      2. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)
         1. Overview of Civil and Political Rights Protected
         2. Monitoring and Enforcement Mechanisms
         3. Optional Protocols and Their Significance
         4. Role in Global Human Rights Jurisprudence
      3. International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)
         1. Core Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights
         2. Implementation Challenges
         3. Role of the CESCR (Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights)
         4. State Reporting Obligations
      4. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
         1. Main Provisions and Articles
         2. Role in Advancing Women's Rights
         3. CEDAW Committee and Individual Complaints Procedure
      5. Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
         1. Key Rights of Children Protected
         2. Implementation and Monitoring Mechanisms
         3. Optional Protocols (Child Soldiers, Child Trafficking, etc.)
      6. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
         1. Fundamental Principles and Rights Protected
         2. Role in Promoting Disability Rights
         3. State Parties' Obligations
   2. Customary International Law
      1. Definition and Characteristics
      2. Examples of Human Rights in Customary Law
         1. Prohibition of Genocide
         2. Prohibition of Slavery
         3. Prohibition of Torture
      3. Role and Impact on National and International Jurisprudence
      4. Challenges in Establishing Customary Norms
   3. National Legislation and Constitutions
      1. Incorporation of International Human Rights Norms
      2. Constitutional Provisions on Human Rights
      3. Role of Domestic Courts in Human Rights Protection
      4. Legislative Measures and Specific Human Rights Laws
         1. Anti-discrimination Laws
         2. Data Protection and Privacy Laws
         3. Freedom of Information Legislation
   4. Regional Human Rights Instruments
      1. European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)
         1. Key Rights and Protocols
         2. Role of the European Court of Human Rights
         3. Significant Jurisprudence and Landmark Cases
      2. American Convention on Human Rights
         1. Structure and Main Rights Protected
         2. Inter-American Commission and Court of Human Rights
         3. Regional Challenges and Success Stories
      3. African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights
         1. Unique Features and Peoples' Rights
         2. Role of the African Commission and Court
         3. Implementation and Enforcement Mechanisms
      4. Arab Charter on Human Rights
         1. Overview and Key Provisions
         2. Role of the Arab Human Rights Committee
      5. ASEAN Human Rights Declaration
         1. Context and Development
         2. Core Principles and Rights Asserted
         3. Critiques and Regional Impact