Human Rights Campus

• identify different kinds of qualitative research methods; 
• explain the ethical considerations and procedures for working with human subjects;
• compare the advantages of quantitative versus qualitative data collection methods;
• identify the key features of a quantitative research approach;
• explain the use of indicators;
• identify gender gaps by using data;
• understand the importance of collecting sex-disaggregated data;
• understand the importance of data for women’s empowerment and promoting gender equality.

This certificate course involves approximately 20 hours of reading, discussion, weekly 90-minute (Zoom) live classroom sessions (on Wednesday's from 14h00-15h30 UTC/GMT) with the course instructor and/or guests experts, a written assignment and quizzes, and is offered over a six-week period. The course is based on a participatory, active learning approach, with an emphasis on critical reflection and peer-to-peer learning. Participants will do the required readings, prepare interim and final assignments and participate in group discussions. Case studies will be used to enable interactive learning and activities. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Participation. It is also possible to audit the course.

Week 2: Data collection — developing gender-sensitive indicators using the Sustainable Development Goals as an example
Week 3: Case study: costing violence against women
Week 4: Safe and ethical techniques for data collection, sharing, and management