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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 Tomas V

Dec 8, 2020

A very good course, the presentations were very clear and I learned a lot, thank you all very much!

There were only a couple of problems with some quiz, where the answers where arguibly right, but it didn¿t affect the overall review about it

By Antonija P P

Jun 19, 2017

Amazing for all the beginners. The course has very clear structure, which enables you to connect all the topics. Very clear lectures and quizzes that help you with further understanding. Wish they would have also some more advanced courses.

By Selbol L

Dec 22, 2020

The course contents, its mastery and delivery by the instructors exceeded my expectation when I first enrolled. It is a course I recommend to all those seeking to know about the human right system within Europe.

By Quanchai “ K

Mar 15, 2021

It is an excellent and comprehensive course that intellectually improves my knowledge and understanding about human rights, in particular relating to the European Convention on Human Rights and its challenges.

By ROGER H A V

Feb 23, 2020

thanks to the course, i live in venezuela. they have given me excellent tools and knowledge. they are very significant courses and of deep learning to those who study and are defenders of human rights

By Ruby P

Jun 26, 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.

By Theoneste M

Feb 20, 2021

The course has been a great introduction to the European Convention and Court of Human Rights. It has really helped understanding of how the court of Human Rights functions.

By Christian D

Nov 21, 2020

Very nice course indeed.. This course has open my eyes on certain rights that people to infringe upon.Thus, I will be able to defend myself and also improve my career

By Angelica B

Oct 8, 2021

Great course, lecturers are very clear, the instructors are fantastic, the pace of this course is just perfect. Thanks to Coursera for making this course available!

By Anna X W

Jun 12, 2017

The course is prepared very well, professional. Knowledge served in a very accessible way. I started with a basic level and I'm glad that I've done all the lessons.

By Adina D

Dec 20, 2020

I would like to thank our instructors on this course for all the useful information they delivered to us so clearly. I will definitely need in my future career.

By AKM J I

Feb 28, 2021

The course is excellent. The way learning the subject seems to me I am reading an adventures story.

I never felt bore on my way. It opens my eyes as well.

By Κωνσταντίνος Χ

Oct 10, 2020

Very nice course! The instructors, the video lectures and the material that this course provide are really helpful! I would recommend it to anyone!

By Julija V

Nov 8, 2022

Very knowledgeable and interesting introduction on the human rights and application of European convention on human rights. Highly recommended.

By Vangelis S (

Mar 13, 2021

Well organized, well explained, nice quizzes. I have learned what are Human Rights and how they are closely related to Democracy.

By Marcus V

Dec 7, 2020

The course is well structured, offer valuable knowledge and focus on the link between democracy and human rights. Recommended!

By JOHN Q

Jul 29, 2017

Interesting course and fun to see stated the rights we have in America stated as human rights for all open societies.

By Getasew B

Nov 4, 2022

I have sent review feedback for more than 6 peers. So, I suggest the feedback of week 6 reflection assignment.

By Manuel G

Oct 13, 2020

Valuable source of information about Human Rights, I hope to be part of another course from you on the future!

By Lacey R

Dec 2, 2022

Very enlightening and informative. The assignments were realistic and helpful in thinking outside of the box.

By Ana C M B

Mar 2, 2021

Great course! It would also be great to have also a second course about this subject on an advanced level!

By Somyajit S

May 8, 2020

Through these course I came to learn a lot of important things and got a lot of knowledge about ECHR.

By Jay M

May 6, 2020

I personally like this course, if you really wish to know about human rights prefer this course only.

By PHẠM N Á

Sep 4, 2019

very comprehensive and the professors talk very cleary, easy to understand!

Love from Vietnam - Cảm Ơn

By Alina A

Dec 30, 2016

This course is an excellent guide to the problems and benefits of human rights within open society!