Champion gender equality and social justice with Amnesty International
For decades, the advocacy and work of LGBTI+ and feminist movements have progressed social attitudes and legislation towards greater equality, justice, visibility, and acceptance. But other movements challenge these strides.
On this online course from Amnesty International, you’ll delve into the fundamental concepts of gender justice, examine the motivations and impacts of anti-gender movements, and discover strategies to support and advance gender justice.
In just three weeks, you’ll walk away ready to take action for a more gender-just future.
Grasp gender justice in the context of human rights
To better understand gender justice, you’ll begin this course by exploring key concepts and terminology related to sex, gender, and intersectionality.
You’ll delve into how gender operates as a social construct and understand its significance within the broader human rights framework. This will help you approach gender justice with a well-rounded perspective and address current issues head-on.
Take down injustice and discrimination
Once you’ve grasped the fundamentals, you’ll move on to examine the problems the gender justice movement is up against. You’ll explore the origins of the anti-gender movement, its motivations and tactics.
You’ll rely on case studies to dissect the impact of this opposition and analyse insights into its effects on human rights. With this knowledge, you’ll be able to formulate strategies and tactics that move the gender justice movement agenda forward.
Empower change with the experts at Amnesty International
With over 10 million supporters behind their mission to protect human rights worldwide, Amnesty International offers unparalleled expertise in advocating for justice, freedom, and equality.
This introductory course is open to anyone interested in human rights and gender justice issues, including activists, educators, and those seeking to understand and combat opposition movements through practical actions.
No matter your background, or experience level, this course offers valuable insights and actionable strategies.
