Anti-Racism and Human Rights: Understanding and confronting racism, discrimination and inequality

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Anti-Racism and Human Rights: Understanding and confronting racism, discrimination and inequality
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Learn about the anti-racism movement in the UK and what you can do to champion it in your everyday life.

Duration	3 weeks
Total fee	₹2,205
Mode of learning	Online
Credential	Certificate

Anti-Racism and Human Rights: Understanding and confronting racism, discrimination and inequality

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Anti-Racism and Human Rights: Understanding and confronting racism, discrimination and inequality
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Earn a certificate from Amnesty International

Anti-Racism and Human Rights: Understanding and confronting racism, discrimination and inequality
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The UK has a long history of racism, which is visible in its institutions, systems, and the everyday behaviours of British people. Even today, racialised and minoritised ethnic communities in the UK continue to be treated as second-class citizens.
On this three-week course from Amnesty International, you'll explore the history and legacy of racism. You'll learn how and why racism constitutes a human rights violation, and what you can do to become an effective anti-racist.
You'll start the course with a definition of race and racism, and an introduction to their historical roots.
You'll examine the UK's role in transatlantic slavery, considering it through the lens of anti-racism and human rights.
You'll also cover the history of resistance to racism in the UK, from the boycotting of the Bristol Omnibus Company to the removal of the city's statue of Edward Colston.
In Week 2 of the course, you'll move from the past to the present of racism and anti-racism in the UK.
You'll discuss the different forms of racism in contemporary Britain, together with current movements to combat it.
As you learn about the history and impact of the anti-racism movement, you'll be encouraged to take action yourself.
In the final week of the course, you'll discover some everyday actions you can take to support and get involved with anti-racism activism. You'll hear inspirational stories from activist groups and individuals in the UK today.
You'll finish the course energised, inspired, and ready to do your bit to fight racism and champion human rights.