Human Rights

Overview Work with disability to enable a good life for yourself and others Today we recognise disability as a part of human diversity. But what does it mean to work…

Overview Explore the remarkable story of women’s rights and campaign for the vote 6th February 2018 marked the centenary of the Representation of the People Act, the piece of legislation…

Overview Delve into the nature of human rights law The development of international human rights law started quite slowly, with the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in…

Overview Understand the complexities of access to water We all need water every day, yet 1.1 billion people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water. For many, obtaining water for…

Overview Study the roots of systemic and institutional racism in America This course will develop your understanding of anti-Blackness and anti-Black racism in America. You’ll trace the global history of…

Overview Be part of a movement to end violence against women The United Nations considers violence against women to be a grave violation of human rights of epidemic proportions. Such…

Overview Explore the impact of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights On 10 December 1948, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted a revolutionary new document, the Universal Declaration…

Overview Understand what we mean by modern slavery In the UK, modern slavery is a significant issue. In just the second quarter of 2021, over 3,000 people were referred to…

Overview ## There are more slaves alive today than at any point in history. Around the world, nearly 46 million people are forced to work against their will for no…

Overview ¿Por qué unirse a este curso? Las desigualdades representan uno de los principales desafíos que enfrenta América Latina y el Caribe, y constituyen una constante preocupación para sus gobiernos.…