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Introduction
Become familiar with the essential terminology, tools and concepts that will allow you to better understand how the justice system works. Study the key human rights policies, along with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) as you gain insight into some of the most important milestones and historical events of human rights.
Skills you’ll acquire
After completing this course you’ll be able to:
- understand key human rights issues, project funding, and managing social justice initiatives
- explain various human rights theories and how these can be used to help community initiatives succeed
- implement best practice and ethical considerations when engaging with local communities
- identify ideal career paths for yourself in human rights and advocacy
- distinguish the stages of team development and how to identify the skills, roles and leadership styles within a team.
Is this course for me?
If you are passionate about fighting inequality and allowing access to justice for all, then this course is for you. This is the perfect course for those looking to improve the quality of life for people across the world and in taking up human rights or advocacy as a career. It’s suited to everyone from high school, college and graduate students to career switchers and retired seniors. There is something for everyone who wants to learn more about the steps being taken to tackle this global issue.
Course Curriculum
The program also includes our Community Development course. Some key topics covered in this course include common pitfalls of community development initiatives, the difference between negative and positive impact, the impact of local factors, how to identify the strengths of a community and how to balance the requirements of financial donors to the community development program with the objectives and welfare of the community itself.
The program also includes our Careers in Sustainable Development and Leading Teams for Impact courses. In the careers course, you’ll learn about the different careers available in sustainable development. You’ll also learn how to network, write a resume, submit an application and impress during an interview. In the leadership course, you’ll identify your own leadership style. You’ll learn how to set goals, give feedback, manage conflict and identify different roles of team members.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
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Become familiar with the essential terminology, tools and concepts that will allow you to better understand how the justice system works. Study the key human rights policies, along with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) as you gain insight into some of the most important milestones and historical events of human rights.
Foundations in 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 [...]
Become familiar with the essential terminology, tools and concepts that will allow you to better understand how the justice system works. Study the key human rights policies, along with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) as you gain insight into some of the most important milestones and historical events of human rights.
Foundations in 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 [...]
Become familiar with the essential terminology, tools and concepts that will allow you to better understand how the justice system works. Study the key human rights policies, along with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) as you gain insight into some of the most important milestones and historical events of human rights.
Foundations in 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.