e-learning module on the United Nations Human Rights System
Summary
This e-learning module provides an introduction to the United Nations human rights system, focusing on its general structure and its specific application to Indigenous peoples and local communities.
Key insights
- The module serves as an introductory guide to the UN human rights system, covering the general UN system and its relationship to local communities and Indigenous peoples, while providing context for a separate module on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
- The content explores the history of the international human rights system, specifically the 'International Bill of Rights' and other primary treaties, as well as the mechanisms and bodies that support these treaties.
- The module distinguishes between human rights mechanisms that are available to any individual suffering an abuse and those specifically reserved for Indigenous peoples.
Cite the original document
- APA
- Natural Justice (2015). e-learning module on the United Nations Human Rights System. https://naturaljustice.org/publication/e-learning-module-on-the-united-nations-human-rights-system/
- Chicago
- Natural Justice. e-learning module on the United Nations Human Rights System. 2015. https://naturaljustice.org/publication/e-learning-module-on-the-united-nations-human-rights-system/.
- Wikipedia
- {{cite report |author=Natural Justice |title=e-learning module on the United Nations Human Rights System |date=28 September 2015 |url=https://naturaljustice.org/publication/e-learning-module-on-the-united-nations-human-rights-system/ |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}
- BibTeX
- @techreport{naturaljustice2015elearning, author = {{Natural Justice}}, title = {{e-learning module on the United Nations Human Rights System}}, institution = {Natural Justice}, year = {2015}, month = sep, url = {https://naturaljustice.org/publication/e-learning-module-on-the-united-nations-human-rights-system/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }
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