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Introduction
Complete the Human Rights and Advocacy online course to kickstart your career in this diverse and fascinating field, and help tackle these global issues. This online course, which is offered in partnership with the University of Richmond and UNC Charlotte, incorporates key concepts, tools and terminology that are used to analyze the achievements and failures of justice systems. Throughout, you’ll study the skills that are needed to implement successful human rights initiatives.
The curriculum of this human rights and advocacy course has been shaped through two decades of GVI’s experience in running community development and women’s rights initiatives on bases around the world. You will also learn about the history of human rights and the milestone, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) as well as other key human rights treaties. As such, you will come away with a solid foundation of understanding surrounding key human rights issues, project funding, and managing social justice initiatives.
Skills you’ll acquire
After completing this course you’ll be able to:
- explain various human rights theories commonly used to shape on-the-ground projects
- analyse the reasoning behind different definitions of a “human right”
- identify common pitfalls in many human rights initiatives
- recall a range of real-world examples detailing human rights issues
- summarise key issues for human rights.
Is this course for you?
This course is for anyone who is looking to start a career that makes a meaningful impact on the world. Whether you are 16 years old, a career starter or a mid-level professional, the course will help you pursue a vocation that focuses on reducing inequality and promoting a high quality of life for all people.
Course Curriculum
These case studies will provide an understanding of cultural relativism, and explain how cultural, political, religious and economic factors can often change what the most effective implementation method of a human rights initiative is.
You’ll also study The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the 30 rights and freedoms that are detailed within. It was the first global agreement to prioritise human equality over political power, and is arguably the basis for all human rights initiatives around the world. You will take away a standard to compare every individual and organ of society to in terms of freedom and fairness.
Finally, the course will allow you to look ahead, into the future of human rights. You will be challenged to answer questions such as: What emerging global challenges can we predict? What changes are required to confront regimes weaknesses? How can we work to facilitate those changes?
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Complete the Human Rights and Advocacy online course to kickstart your career in this diverse and fascinating field, and help tackle these global issues. This online course, which is offered in partnership with the University of Richmond and UNC Charlotte, incorporates key concepts, tools and terminology that are used to analyze the achievements and failures of justice systems. Throughout, you’ll study the skills that are needed to implement successful human rights initiatives.
The curriculum of this human rights and advocacy course has been shaped through two decades of GVI’s experience in running community development and women’s rights initiatives on bases around the world. You will also learn about the history of human rights and the milestone, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) as well as other key human rights treaties. As such, you will come away with a solid foundation of understanding surrounding key human rights issues, project funding, and managing social justice initiatives.
Human Rights and Advocacy
This course was amazing! It has helped me gain more confidence and knowledge on human rights issues. Before starting this course i had barely any knowledge and now i feel as though i can confidently have a discussion about current human rights issues in the world. There is a good mix of all learn [...]
Complete the Human Rights and Advocacy online course to kickstart your career in this diverse and fascinating field, and help tackle these global issues. This online course, which is offered in partnership with the University of Richmond and UNC Charlotte, incorporates key concepts, tools and terminology that are used to analyze the achievements and failures of justice systems. Throughout, you’ll study the skills that are needed to implement successful human rights initiatives.
The curriculum of this human rights and advocacy course has been shaped through two decades of GVI’s experience in running community development and women’s rights initiatives on bases around the world. You will also learn about the history of human rights and the milestone, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) as well as other key human rights treaties. As such, you will come away with a solid foundation of understanding surrounding key human rights issues, project funding, and managing social justice initiatives.
Human Rights and Advocacy
The courses are full of information and professionals in the field, I have motivated and so inspired after completing the courses with GVI to pursue a career is sustainable development with a little more information on the subjects I’m most passionate about. With the current COVID19 situati [...]
Complete the Human Rights and Advocacy online course to kickstart your career in this diverse and fascinating field, and help tackle these global issues. This online course, which is offered in partnership with the University of Richmond and UNC Charlotte, incorporates key concepts, tools and terminology that are used to analyze the achievements and failures of justice systems. Throughout, you’ll study the skills that are needed to implement successful human rights initiatives.
The curriculum of this human rights and advocacy course has been shaped through two decades of GVI’s experience in running community development and women’s rights initiatives on bases around the world. You will also learn about the history of human rights and the milestone, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) as well as other key human rights treaties. As such, you will come away with a solid foundation of understanding surrounding key human rights issues, project funding, and managing social justice initiatives.
Human Rights and Advocacy
After taking the Intro to Human Rights Course, I have a very informed and structured lens to look at current events through. I understand better the context in which injustices are occurring and how to address them.