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Disability, Sexuality and Rights -Online Training
For an application and brochure with complete course information, click here.
Applications are due December 18, 2009.
An Online Course for Practitioners and Activists in Human Rights, Public Health and Development Organizations and Movements
February 1 – April 1, 2010 (9 weeks, 5 hours per week)
The Disability, Sexuality and Rights Online Training provides a study of theory and practice for people working in fields such as development, health and rights, including disability and sexuality. The aim is to develop awareness of issues of disability and sexuality and a political perspective on disabled people’s sexual rights. Participants develop their ability to work in inclusive and holistic ways that further health and rights.
Why take this course?
Key Questions and Content
Accessibility
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for this training, which has been designed and tested to be accessible to people with various disabilities and those with slower computers and internet connection speeds. We will work with participants to adapt the course as necessary to meet needs and enable full participation.
Format and Workload
The course will be conducted entirely online in English with presentations, reading, discussion, research, activities and a final project. Special technology is not required, except a computer that can read Microsoft Word and Power Point documents and with Adobe Reader. Also required is internet access to download/upload documents and comments for 20-30 minutes, 2-3 times a week throughout the course. The Institute will not be done in real time; participants can complete the assignments at their convenience within the time parameters.
Organizers and Resource People
This training is organized and taught by an international group of academics and activists in the disability rights field who specialize in sexual and reproductive rights and health from a global South perspective: Anita Ghai (India), Caroline Earle (USA), Ekaete Judith Umoh (Nigeria), and Janet Price (UK). Full bios in brochure at http://www.creaworld.org
For an application and brochure with
complete course information, click
here. Applications are due December 18, 2009.
For more information, contact Caroline Earle - cearle@creaworld.org
+1-212-599-1071).
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