Human Rights Courses and Certifications

International Human Rights Law

6 reviews

Learn how an individual’s human rights are protected from both public and private power by international laws.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 6-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

TED

Why Climate Change Is a Threat to Human Rights

Mary Robinson explores climate change's disproportionate impact on poor countries, highlighting the urgent need for global climate justice and collective action to protect human rights and vulnerable communities.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

Why I Believe the Mistreatment of Women Is the Number One Human Rights Abuse

Former US president Jimmy Carter explores three unexpected reasons for the persistent mistreatment of women worldwide, challenging societal norms and calling for action against this pervasive human rights abuse.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Web Summit

Emancipation or Assimilation: LGBT Rights Globally

1 review

Exploring global LGBT rights challenges and strategies for advancement, featuring insights from prominent activists, media figures, and leaders in civil society and business.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mahindra Humanities Center

The Caravan of Mothers of Missing Migrants and Root Causes of Migration

Explore the Caravan of Mothers' search for missing migrants, discussing migration policies, criminalization, and displacement causes with experts and affected families.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mahindra Humanities Center

Toxic Speech and Damaged Bodies - Effects on Social Climate and Individual Health

Exploring how toxic speech practices shape social interactions, license violence, and cause physical harm. Examines the power of language to create detrimental social climates and damage individual health.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mahindra Humanities Center

Border Inhumanities - How Did We Get Here?

Experts discuss migration and the U.S. southern border, exploring historical context, current challenges, and potential solutions to address border inhumanities and migrant experiences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Resetting Boundaries: SRHR and Religious Fundamentalism

Exploring the impact of religious fundamentalism on sexual and reproductive health rights, featuring diverse experts discussing challenges and strategies for maintaining secular governance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Shedding Light on Social, Racial, and Economic Injustice - A Fireside Chat with Nani Jansen Reventlow

Explore human rights lawyer Nani Jansen Reventlow's work in strategic litigation, digital rights, and efforts to address social, racial, and economic injustice through legal means and systemic change.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Future of Religious Freedom - Finding a Path Forward Together

Explore diverse perspectives on religious freedom, its cultural impact, and strategies for fostering unity and understanding across different beliefs and backgrounds.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Are You a Conscious Consumer? - Modern Slavery in Supply Chains

Explore modern slavery in supply chains and learn how to be part of the solution as a conscious consumer. Discover innovative approaches to combat exploitation and bring justice to victims worldwide.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

My Son's Memory - Indonesia's Past, Present and Future

Sumarsih shares her journey of transforming grief into action, advocating for justice in Indonesia through peaceful protests and raising awareness about human rights violations, inspired by her son's tragic death.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Unfreedom of the Press - Targeting Media Owners in Repressive Regimes

Exploring press repression and its impact on media owners, focusing on cases in Hong Kong and Guatemala. Discusses international efforts to free imprisoned journalists and protect press freedom.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Rethinking Borders - A Stateless Perspective on National Boundaries

Explore the concept of borders through a stateless Palestinian's perspective, challenging preconceptions and inspiring a reevaluation of societal norms and personal beliefs.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Tradition Versus Abuse: Where Do We Draw the Line?

Explore the complex intersection of cultural traditions and human rights, focusing on African women's experiences and the challenges of balancing cultural relativism with universal rights.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video