An Introduction to Child Rights – Free Amnesty International E-Learning Course
Amnesty International is offering an online Introduction to Child Rights course designed for anyone who wants to develop a stronger understanding of children’s rights and how they can be protected and promoted.
The self-paced e-learning course takes approximately 90 minutes to complete and is delivered in English. Participants who complete the course receive a Certificate of Participation.
This course is particularly useful for students, educators, NGO professionals, human rights practitioners, community workers and anyone interested in child protection and human rights.
About the Course
The Introduction to Child Rights course provides a practical introduction to the scope of children’s rights and the responsibilities of governments in protecting those rights.
The course also explores how children’s rights can help protect children in a wide range of circumstances. Participants are encouraged to apply a children’s rights lens to situations in everyday life and consider practical ways to promote and defend children’s rights.
By the end of the course, learners should be able to:
- Explain the scope of children’s rights.
- Describe government obligations concerning children’s rights.
- Analyse how children’s rights can protect children in different circumstances.
- Apply a children’s rights perspective to everyday situations.
- Identify ways to take action to promote and defend children’s rights.
Course Content
The course consists of one lesson focused on Child Rights. The lesson is delivered through SCORM-based e-learning content and can be completed at the learner’s own pace.
The total estimated completion time is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Because the course is self-paced, learners can complete the material according to their own schedule. The course also provides unlimited access, allowing participants to engage with the learning material without having to complete it within a fixed period.
Who Should Take the Course?
The course is suitable for a broad audience and does not appear to be restricted to people working in a particular profession.
It can be valuable for:
- Human rights students and researchers
- NGO and civil society professionals
- Child protection practitioners
- Teachers and educators
- Social workers
- Community development professionals
- Youth and children’s rights advocates
- Government and public-sector professionals
- Anyone interested in children’s rights
For professionals working with children or vulnerable communities, the course can provide a useful foundation for understanding children’s rights and incorporating rights-based approaches into their work.
Certificate of Participation
Participants who complete the course receive a Certificate of Participation. This can provide evidence of additional learning in child rights and human rights.
While the course is relatively short, it can be a useful addition to a professional development portfolio, particularly for individuals working in development, education, advocacy, child protection or human rights.
Related Amnesty International Courses
Learners interested in expanding their knowledge can also explore other Amnesty International Academy courses.
Related topics include An Introduction to Human Rights, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights Defenders, Indigenous Peoples’ Land Rights, Digital Security and Human Rights, The Right to Freedom from Torture, and Human Rights – A Tool for Change.
These courses can help learners build a broader understanding of international human rights principles and practical human rights advocacy.
Course Details
Course: An Introduction to Child Rights
Provider: Amnesty International
Format: E-learning
Type: Self-paced
Language: English
Duration: 90 minutes
Certification: Certificate of Participation
Course ID: E-G03R6V
Access: Unlimited access
How to Enrol
Interested learners can enrol through the Amnesty International Academy and complete the course online.
The course provides a convenient way to develop foundational knowledge of children’s rights without requiring a long-term study commitment.
For anyone interested in child protection, human rights, advocacy, education or community development, this 90-minute course offers a practical introduction to understanding children’s rights and taking action to promote and defend them.
