LGBTQ Rights Courses and Certifications

BGS-012: Gender Based Violence

Explore gender-based violence through patriarchal structures, examining legal frameworks, social institutions, and intersections with caste, sexuality, mental health, and reproductive rights in India.

• Swayam
• 10 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

TED

What the Gay Rights Movement Learned from the Civil Rights Movement

Filmmaker explores intersections between gay rights and civil rights movements, dispelling myths and highlighting how they propel each other forward in the fight for equality.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

TED

Why US Laws Must Expand Beyond the Nuclear Family

Advocate for expanding legal rights to diverse family structures, challenging traditional nuclear family norms and promoting inclusive policies for all types of relationships and partnerships.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

World Economic Forum

Standing Up for Diversity

Explore barriers to equality for all citizens, focusing on sexual orientation and gender identity. Experts discuss global challenges, strategies, and the power of storytelling in promoting diversity and inclusion.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

TED

How a Sanctuary for Self-Expression Can Change Lives

Photographer and trans advocate share insights on LGBTQ+ experiences, highlighting the transformative power of community and self-expression for gender-nonconforming individuals.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TED

Break the Bad News Bubble - Highlighting Stories of Global Progress

Discover positive global progress often overlooked in daily news. Explore declining AIDS deaths, reduced Amazon deforestation, improved school feeding programs, and growing LGBTQ acceptance worldwide.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Web Summit

Emancipation or Assimilation: LGBT Rights Globally

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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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Why I Started a PRIDE in a Catholic Mountain Village

Activist shares journey of organizing first PRIDE parade in conservative Austrian alpine village, sparking LGBTQIA+ community-building initiative for rural areas and inspiring global change.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Cooking Up Change - One Chef's Quest for an Ideal World

Chef Ritu Dalmia shares her journey of overcoming challenges in the culinary world, advocating for kindness and acceptance in the industry, and fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in India, inspiring others to embrace their identities.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

APS Physics

National Security and the LGBT Community - From Lavender Scare to Present Day

Explore the journey of LGBT+ professionals in national security, from historical barriers to recent progress, and current challenges faced in serving their country.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Supreme Court Now - Recent Decisions, Deciders, and Future Expectations

Explore recent Supreme Court decisions, their impact, and future implications with legal experts. Gain insights on voting rights, gerrymandering, and other key issues shaping the Court's direction.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Understanding the Supreme Court's Seismic Season

Explore key Supreme Court decisions on DACA, abortion, LGBTQ rights, and more. Experts discuss Chief Justice Roberts' role in maintaining the Court's legitimacy and adherence to law over politics.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

A Transgender's Transcendent Journey

Mx. Dhananjay Chauhan shares their journey as a transgender activist, highlighting struggles, achievements, and ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights in India. Inspiring talk on resilience and advocacy.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Ending Conversion Therapy - My Journey Empowering LGBTQ+

A royal's journey against conversion therapy in India, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and empowerment. Discover the fight to outlaw harmful practices and create lasting change for the community.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Mahindra Humanities Center

The Pink Line - Journeys Across the World's Queer Frontiers

Explore global LGBTQ+ experiences and the evolving discourse on sexual orientation and gender identity in the 21st century, as discussed by author Mark Gevisser and anthropologist George Paul Meiu.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video