Module 4

Debating universality

What does “universality” mean in the human rights context? What are the arguments on both sides of the universality debate? Let’s explore.

Reading

Background reading:

Video: Universal human rights – really?

Watch this short video clip that explores the universality of human rights, “Universal human rights – really?”.

Video transcript (.pdf, 108 kb).

If you are having trouble viewing the video on the page, watch the lecture on YouTube.