Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

Certificate in Human Rights & Welfare

Provide a foundational understanding of human rights principles, social welfare systems, advocacy, and community support practices.

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Programme Highlights What You’ll Learn

Human Rights Awareness Practical, career-relevant learning outcome

Case Sensitivity Practical, career-relevant learning outcome

Advocacy Basics Practical, career-relevant learning outcome

Welfare Programme Understanding Practical, career-relevant learning outcome

Programme Overview

Provide a foundational understanding of human rights principles, social welfare systems, advocacy, and community support practices.

Introduce key human rights concepts, frameworks, and protections.
Explain the relationship between rights, welfare, and social justice.
Develop awareness of vulnerable groups and advocacy methods.
Prepare learners for community-focused support roles.

Learning Outcomes

Describe the meaning and categories of human rights.
Identify common rights challenges affecting communities.
Outline practical welfare and advocacy responses to social issues.
Communicate respectfully and ethically in rights-based settings.

Skills You Will Gain

Human Rights Awareness Case Sensitivity Advocacy Basics Welfare Programme Understanding Community Engagement Ethical Practice Documentation Awareness Social Support Coordination

Curriculum Structure

Explore the programme module by module. Select any module to view its syllabus topics.

Meaning and history of rights
Civil, political, social, and economic rights
Rights, duties, and dignity

Declarations and conventions
National institutions and support mechanisms
Rights monitoring and accountability

Purpose of welfare services
Community support structures
Equity and access concerns

Children, women, disability, and elderly
Migration, poverty, and exclusion
Protection-oriented approaches

Awareness campaigns and outreach
Stakeholder collaboration
Empowerment through information

Respectful communication and documentation
Confidentiality and non-discrimination
Safeguarding awareness

Needs assessment basics
Simple intervention planning
Outcome tracking and reporting

Issue analysis and response mapping
Community support proposal
Ethical reflection

Assessment & Certification

Assessment Pattern

Continuous assessment through quizzes, reflections, and module tasks (30%).
Applied assignment, case study, or guided practical exercise (30%).
Final capstone presentation, portfolio, or integrated mini-project (40%).

Certification Requirements

Minimum 70% attendance or active participation in guided sessions.
Completion of all module activities and internal assessments.
Successful completion of the final capstone task or presentation.

How You’ll Learn

Interactive digital lectures and guided faculty discussions.
Case studies, practical exercises, simulations, and real-world scenario analysis.
Short assignments, reflective tasks, and structured peer learning.
A final capstone, portfolio, presentation, or mini-project.

Who Should Enrol

Social sector workers
Community volunteers and NGO staff
Learners interested in rights advocacy
Public-facing welfare officers
Students exploring development studies
Professionals supporting vulnerable populations

Frequently Asked Questions

The delivery mode is Online (8 Weeks / 40 Hours). Please speak with admissions if you need clarification about attendance or delivery arrangements.

The programme duration is 8 Weeks (40 hrs) with 40 guided learning hours.

The programme contains 8 structured modules.

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