This course focuses on women’s health and human rights issues from infancy through old age, including information about positive interventions relating to those issues. Learners are encouraged to interact with each other through interactive discussions.
International Women's Health and Human Rights
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Approx. 56 hours
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There are 14 modules in this course
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1 video9 readings1 assignment
Learning the basics of women's rights and human rights. Why do we use the lens of human rights to examine women's issues?
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6 videos8 readings2 assignments1 peer review3 discussion prompts
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5 videos10 readings1 assignment1 peer review
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4 videos10 readings2 assignments1 peer review
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8 videos11 readings2 assignments1 peer review
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6 videos16 readings1 assignment1 peer review3 discussion prompts
One of two special assignments that will take you out to interact with members of your community
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2 readings1 peer review
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3 videos16 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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6 videos15 readings2 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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4 videos10 readings1 assignment1 peer review2 discussion prompts
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3 videos7 readings4 assignments1 peer review
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3 videos10 readings3 assignments1 peer review
Second of two special assignments where you engage with members of your community
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2 readings1 peer review
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5 videos11 readings1 assignment1 peer review
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CB
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Reviewed on Dec 1, 2017
I have just started doing this course and its really already opened my eyes to see more than i could have thought i would learn during this course. I can't wait to Finnish the course!
JK
5
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2019
Excellent course! Would recommend it to anyone wanting to learn more about the challenges women face and what local communities around the world are doing to change their situation for the better.
SD
5
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2023
This course is rich with information about women. The course enlightened me on how other cultures perceive women's health and human rights and their value to society in a deeper level.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, this course is open and fully available for free. In addition, learners will have the option to register for a Coursera certificate for purchase, or through financial aid.
Because we believe that what we do is important but that the way we do it is more important, we attempt to teach and learn according to a set of principles that will guide the content and processes of the course. These are: compassion, mutual learning, respect, transparency, trust, and truth.
An interest in health and social justice. It will be useful to have an open mind, willingness to hear different points of view, and a commitment to positive social change.
Access to the Internet. A stable internet connection will also be useful, as much of the other content, including video interviews and lectures will be delivered online.