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HRIG3X

Human Rights Activism, Advocacy and Change

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Human Rights Activism, Advocacy and Change explores the role of social movements, advocacy groups and different forms of activism in bringing about change.

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    Human Rights Activism, Advocacy and Change
Course outline
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Human Rights Activism, Advocacy and Change

Outline

Outline

In this course you will explore the role of social movements, advocacy groups and different forms of activism in bringing about change. It covers a range of social movement theories and concepts and explores specific movements and campaigns to illustrate the diversity of movement philosophies, methods and outcomes.

In all societies, advocates and activists play an important role in ensuring that human rights are respected, protected and promoted.

This course is part of the Human Rights MicroMasters in Human Rights program. In order to qualify for the MicroMasters Credential you will need to earn a Verified Certificate in each of the three courses.

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What you'll learn

  • Describe and critique a range of social movements and advocacy and activist campaigns
  • Critically evaluate human rights activist and advocacy campaigns using social movement theories and concepts
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  • Curtin course code: HRIG3X
  • Last updated on: 22 April 2024

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