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Current Issues in Human Rights Law


Dozent/in Prof. Dr. iur. Martina Caroni, LL.M.
Veranstaltungsart Workshop
Code FS271167
Semester Frühjahrssemester 2027
Durchführender Fachbereich Öffentliches Recht
Studienstufe Master
Termin/e wöchentlich (Mo), ab 22.02.2027, 10:15 - 12:00 Uhr, 3.B52
Umfang 2 Semesterwochenstunden
Inhalt Climate change caused by human activity has a profound and growing impact on the enjoyment of a wide range of human rights – including the rights to life, food, water, housing, and an adequate standard of living. This workshop explores the complex and evolving relationship between human rights and climate change from various legal and normative perspectives.
The workshop is divided into two parts:
- In the first part of the semester, students choose an individual topic related to the overall theme and develop it through independent research. After an initial organizational meeting, there are no weekly sessions; instead, students receive individual supervision from Prof. Martina Caroni and her team.
- In the second part of the semester, weekly sessions are held for the presentation and discussion of the students’ research findings.
Active participation, critical reflection, and a willingness to engage with current developments at the intersection of human rights and climate change are expected.
Schlagworte Nachhaltigkeit; Gender/Diversity
Lernziele By the end of the workshop, students will be able to:
• identify and explain key human rights affected by climate change,
• analyse the legal frameworks and normative debates at the intersection of human rights law and environmental challenges,
• conduct independent research on a self-chosen topic within the workshop theme,
• present and defend their findings in a clear and structured manner,
• and critically reflect on the role and limitations of human rights law in addressing global environmental crises.
Voraussetzungen Basic knowledge of international human rights law and/or international humanitarian law recommended (but not a requirement)
Sprache Englisch
Begrenzung Yes, 12 students
Registration/deregistration mandatory on UniPortal from 19 February to 1st March, 2027; only students who enroll during this period will receive a grade at the end of the semester.
Anmeldung Registration/deregistration mandatory on UniPortal from 19 February, 08.00 am until 1 March 2027, 12.00 pm; counts as exam registration. Students currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Law will only be considered subject to the availability of places.
Abschlussform / Credits Grade based on class participation (1/6), presentation (1/6) and the paper (2/3) / 5 Credits
Hörer-/innen Nein
Kontakt lehrstuhl.caroni@unilu.ch
Anzahl Anmeldungen 0 von maximal 20