The AHRC is an independent, non-governmental body, which seeks to promote greater awareness and realisation of human rights in the Asian region. The 21st century is becoming a particularly ominous moment for human rights (HR).The main trend is the criminalisation of its defenders. Read about the various courses offered at the USD School of Law. Course descriptions give you an idea of what to expect and prerequisites for a class. Human Rights l: Introduction to Human Rights and Global Justice (4). This 49-unit program, which comprises over one third of an undergraduate's course of study, places specialized disciplines into a wider world.