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Human Rights in Society

Based on the conceptual and practical framework of the 1948 Human Rights United Nations Universal Declaration, this activity is multi-faceted and global; hence, the class uses the experiences of human rights defenders from around the world to educate students and others about Human Rights and urge them to take action when faced with a range of ethical issues such as slavery, human trafficking, environmental activism, religious self-determination, and political participation.


The Human Rights in Society activity is part of Area 4 of the Gap Year in Spain program of CIS and UC3M.

This activity is carried out with the Robert Kennedy Foundation for Human Rights.


Resultados de aprendizaje


By the end of this activity, students will be able to:


  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of human rights, its philosophy and history.

  2. Formulate connections between everyday activities and larger global issues, such as the right to education and fair working conditions.

  3. Develop awareness of the importance of advocating for fellow citizens both local and global.


Data Key data of the subject Human Rights in Society


ECTS credits: 3 credits

Classroom hours: 10 hours

Student work hours: up to 15 hours

Languages: English

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