International Women's Health and Human Rights
Explore global women's health issues and human rights across the lifespan, focusing on positive interventions and social justice.
Explore global women's health issues and human rights across the lifespan, focusing on positive interventions and social justice.
This course examines women's health and human rights issues from infancy through old age, with a focus on positive interventions. It covers a wide range of topics including education, reproductive health, violence against women, poverty, and aging. The course emphasizes the importance of human rights in addressing women's health issues globally. It features insights from experts and encourages learners to engage with their communities and apply their knowledge to real-world situations.
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What you'll learn
Understand the connection between women's rights and human rights
Explore global issues in women's education and their impact on health
Analyze reproductive health challenges and rights across different cultures
Examine the causes and consequences of violence against women
Understand the unique health challenges faced by women in conflict and refugee situations
Explore the relationship between poverty, work, and women's health
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21 assignments
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There are 14 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores international women's health and human rights issues across the lifespan. It begins with an introduction to women's rights as human rights, then progresses through topics such as education, reproductive health, violence against women, women in war and refugee settings, poverty and economic empowerment, sex work and trafficking, and aging. The curriculum combines theoretical concepts with practical applications, emphasizing positive interventions and social justice. Students will gain insights into global health challenges faced by women and learn about strategies to address these issues. The course features expert interviews, case studies, and community engagement activities to provide a well-rounded understanding of the subject.
Introduction
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Women's Rights = Human Rights
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Education
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Childhood & Adolescence: Female Genital Mutilation
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Childhood & Adolescence: HIV/AIDS
Module 5 · 4 Hours to complete
Reproductive Health
Module 6 · 5 Hours to complete
Engage Your Community - Assignment #1
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
Violence Against Women in the Home and Community
Module 8 · 5 Hours to complete
Women in War and Refugee Settings
Module 9 · 5 Hours to complete
Women's Quest to Escape Poverty: Work & Economic Empowerment
Module 10 · 3 Hours to complete
Women's Quest to Escape Poverty: Sex Work & Sex Trafficking
Module 11 · 4 Hours to complete
Women, Aging, and End of Life
Module 12 · 4 Hours to complete
Engage Your Community - Assignment #2
Module 13 · 1 Hours to complete
Choosing Priorities, Making a Difference
Module 14 · 4 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Advocate for Women's Health and Human Rights at Stanford University
Anne Firth Murray is a prominent lecturer at Stanford University, where she has been teaching since 2001. She specializes in courses related to women's health and human rights, including International Women's Health and Human Rights and Love as a Force for Social Justice. As the founding president of the Global Fund for Women, established in 1987, Anne has dedicated her career to advocating for women's rights globally. Her extensive experience includes philanthropic efforts at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and roles at the United Nations. Anne has authored two influential books: Paradigm Found: Leading and Managing for Positive Change and From Outrage to Courage: The Unjust and Unhealthy Situation of Women in Poorer Countries and What They Are Doing About It. In recognition of her contributions to women's health and philanthropy, she was nominated as one of a thousand women for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2005. Through her teaching and advocacy, Anne continues to inspire change and promote social justice for women worldwide.
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