If you want to know how you can raise your voice and join the fight against social injustices, opt for Human Rights Defenders certification course by edX.
Learn about Human Rights Defenders and follow their stories with the Human Rights Defenders online course. As they fight against social injustices, Human Rights Defenders are constantly risking their lives. And not just them, their family, friends, and people close to them are also threatened. In this course, you will learn ways to mitigate these risks, while still fighting for your rights, and the rights of other people, in the face of all these threats and adversities.
In the Human Rights Defenders program, you will follow these defenders and their stories, and explore all the creative ways they use their voice. You will learn what drives them to speak up and witness what they have achieved, and can achieve, by organizing and working together. The four-week course is introductory and belongs to the social sciences domain.
Developed by Amnesty International, the Human Rights Defenders training will encourage you to reflect on issues you care about and discuss them with your fellow participants. You will also learn about the regional, national, and international mechanisms that protect Human Rights Defenders. The programme is also available in French, Spanish, and Arabic. By enrolling in any one of the tracks namely verified and audit the students may finish learning the programme. During the audit track, learning is free for a limited time period whereas during the verified track learning is unlimited but paid.
Human Rights Defenders program fee structure
Training
Fee
Human Rights Defenders programme
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Certification Fee
Rs. 3,697
Yes
Amnesty International
₹3,697
The Human Rights Defenders certification course is an introductory program, so there are no prerequisites to apply.
After going through the Human Rights Defenders certification syllabus, you should be able to answer the following questions:
Step 1: For more details about the Human Rights Defenders program, head to edX’s website using this link: https://www.edx.org/course/human-rights-defenders-2.
Step 2: Go through the information in each section, and when you are all set to register, click on ‘Enroll’.
Step 3: You can create an account on edX either by entering your details or using your existing Google/Microsoft/Apple/Facebook account.
Step 4: You will receive a verification email from edX. And once verification is done, you can start learning.
edX will ask you for your basic information (full name, email address, and country/region of residence) when signing up for an account. You will also have to create a public username and password. And that is all, no application form needs to be filled out, and no other information needs to be furnished for the Human Rights Defenders course.
After completing the Human Rights Defenders training, you will know how to use your voice to fight against social injustices, and see how other Human Rights Defenders organize together and mitigate risks. You will be encouraged to participate in discussions and create a practical toolkit that will serve as your personalized guide on your quest to protect your rights, and the rights of other people.
The Human Rights Defenders certification is available for purchase. It is a shareable certificate, complete with the Amnesty International logo. You can attach it to your CV/Resume or add it directly to your LinkedIn profile. You will also get to join a global community of Human Rights Defenders.
This course is also available in three other languages: Arabic, French, and Spanish.
There are no prerequisites for applying to this course.
Amnesty International, an NGO headquartered in the UK, offers the Human Rights Defenders program.
It is an introductory course in Social Sciences.
Yes, there are English transcripts available for all video lectures.
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