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Human rights diplomacy

The Statement

Human rightsIdeas & normsEvidence & inquiry

Everyone heard the statement. Who changed?

Detainees are released after a public condemnation. Officials, organizers and diplomats each offer an explanation. Choose evidence that could tell their accounts apart.

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A megaphone projects a ribbon of paper toward a giant ear. A barred window appears in the distance.

Preparation and pacing

The case introduces public condemnation, private diplomacy and norms. No specialist legal knowledge is required.

35–45 minutes for the solo Class investigation, with an optional 10–15 minute extension.

What you investigate

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Created by Yoav Duman. Original release ↗