Women and Human Rights- Lessons from Pandemic

🌟 Course Title: Women and Human Rights - Lessons from Pandemic 🌟

New Dynamics: Understanding Women's Rights in a Post-Pandemic World

Introduction: Welcome to a transformative learning journey that explores the intricate relationship between women, human rights, and global crises. In this course, led by the esteemed Dr. Swati Chakraborty, we delve into the dynamics of gender-based rights, with a particular focus on the impact of pandemics. Through this course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how women's human rights are both challenged and upheld in times of crisis.

Course Highlights:

• International Human Rights Framework: Learn about the international legal obligations of States to protect and promote women’s rights.

• Impact of Pandemics on Women: Understand how pandemics can disproportionately affect women, particularly in caregiving roles and as frontline health workers.

• The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action: Explore the landmark 1995 document that established a clear agenda for gender equality within a human rights framework.

• United Nations Charter and Women's Rights: Examine how the United Nations' foundational charter guarantees equal rights for women and its implementation across nations.

• CEDAW: The Women’s International Bill of Rights: Analyze the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, the world's most comprehensive international legal document on human rights for women.

Key Aspects of Women's Rights:

• Health and Reproductive Rights: Dive into the critical importance of reproductive healthcare and how it intersects with women’s rights.

• Economic Participation and Political Empowerment: Discuss the challenges women face in politics, labor markets, and access to economic assets.

• Ending Violence Against Women: Address the pressing issue of violence directed at women and girls globally.

• Maternal Health and Care Work: Examine the high levels of maternal mortality and the burden of unpaid care work on women's rights.

Course Objectives:

• 🎓 To understand the human rights framework as it applies to women globally.

• 🎓 To identify the specific challenges faced by women during pandemics and other crises.

• 🎓 To appreciate the role of international treaties, such as CEDAW, in protecting and promoting women's rights.

• 🎓 To recognize the gaps in gender equality and the actions needed to accelerate progress towards full realization of women’s rights.

Course Outcomes: By the end of this course, you will not only have a solid grasp of women's human rights but also be equipped with the knowledge to advocate for changes that support gender equality. You will understand the importance of integrating a gendered perspective into crisis response and recovery efforts, ensuring that women’s rights are central to sustainable development and peacebuilding initiatives.

Join us on this critical journey to empower, educate, and elevate women's human rights in our society. 💪💡✨