Human Rights
Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death. … These basic rights are based on shared values like dignity, fairness, equality, respect and independence. These values are defined and protected by law.
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Human Rights: The Rights of Refugees
Offered by Georgetown University
This introductory course to terrorism will give you the basics over a three week course. If that’s not enough for you, take the extended version of the course and really advance your skills in this security issue that maintains the world’s attention.
Human Rights Defenders
Offered by Amnesty International
Human rights defenders have the courage to stand up against injustice. Learn about their stories, struggles and successes. Explore how defenders mitigate risk, take action to defend human rights, and how you can use your voice to join the fight, too.
Restorative Justice and Practice: Emergence of a Social Movement
Offered by Victoria University of Wellington
Learn about the history and impact of restorative justice in Aotearoa New Zealand and its relevance to you.
Human Rights Activism, Advocacy and Change
Offered by Curtin University
Learn about the role of social movements, advocacy groups and activism in bringing about social change.
Child Protection: Children's Rights in Theory and Practice
Offered by Harvard University
Learn how to protect children from violence, exploitation, and neglect through law, policy, and practice in a human rights framework.
Digital Security and Human Rights
Offered by Amnesty International
Malware. Phishing. Data retention. Mass surveillance. We know there are real risks in the digital world, but we don’t always know what to do about them. How do these threats work? How important is digital security? Where do we even start?
