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title: "Law and Human Rights"
site: "Scotch Global Thrive"
url: "https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/thrive/courses/law"
description: "Empowering young minds with an understanding of human rights through our course, \"Human Rights Law: Foundations and Contemporary Challenges,\" is crucial for fostering compassionate, informed, and responsible global citizens. In an interconnected world facing complex challenges, knowledge of human rights principles equips young individuals to stand up for justice, equality, and dignity for all."
published: "2023-09-29"
updated: "2025-04-02"
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# Law and Human Rights

Empowering young minds with an understanding of human rights through our course, "Human Rights Law: Foundations and Contemporary Challenges," is crucial for fostering compassionate, informed, and responsible global citizens. In an interconnected world facing complex challenges, knowledge of human rights principles equips young individuals to stand up for justice, equality, and dignity for all.
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Empowering young minds with an understanding of human rights through our course, "Human Rights Law: Foundations and Contemporary Challenges," is crucial for fostering compassionate, informed, and responsible global citizens.
with Ella Miels

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## In an interconnected world facing complex challenges, knowledge of human rights principles equips young individuals to stand up for justice, equality, and dignity for all.

Understanding the historical context of human rights helps them appreciate the hard-fought struggles for freedom and equality, inspiring them to safeguard these values in their own communities and beyond. By exploring diverse human rights issues and emerging debates, young learners gain the skills to critically analyse and address pressing problems like technological ethics, environmental protection, and armed conflicts.

Through real-life case studies and practical exercises, you will develop the tools to become effective advocates and agents of positive change. As they embark on their life journeys, this course empowers them to contribute meaningfully to a world that upholds human rights, inclusivity, and respect for every individual.

## Course overview

### Meet our course facilitator Ella Miels

Ella believes in igniting students' curiosity by examining society through a legal lens and fostering an appreciation for the interplay between law and society.
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### Course overview presentation

Law and human rights
Link: https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/assets/images/2-THRIVE/Thrive-Extension-course-presentations/Human-rights-law_Courses_Thrive-Information-Session_16112023_1920x1080px_14112023_min.pdf

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