International Rights of Children

Catalog description

This course examines the history, sources and role of international rights of children in the protection of children worldwide. It provides an understanding of the international legal regulatory framework implemented to address the rights of children. The course is broken into two parts. The first part covers the history and development of international rights of children and explores key concepts from children’s rights theory. This section also covers current international legal mechanisms in place to protect children worldwide. The second section covers issues in the protection of children’s rights. Issues covered include (but not limited to): child labor, child trafficking, armed conflict, war, the right to truth. Lastly the course covers the future of international rights of children.