Human Rights-based Approach to Dignity in Care (DIGNISPACE)

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Dignispace was co-produced with students through interdisciplinary research. It is the first such resource on Dignity education using a Human Rights lens to interrogate the abstract nature of Dignity. DigniSpace provides an online space and structure at three levels with focused learning activities for each of the PANEL principles using reflective learning as individuals or in a group. The project was funded by the Sir Halley Stewart Trust.

What you will learn:

  • Understand that Dignity is something more than treating individuals with Respect and appreciate the complexities around Dignity as a concept.
  • Engage with the reflective activities and make relevant links to uphold and advocate Dignity using a human rights based approach in their practice.
  • Gain confidence in operationalising and abstract concept like Dignity in practice in tangible ways informed by the PANEL principles of human rights.
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Summary
  • Type of course
    Short course: Study a subject through videos, articles, discussions or quizzes.
  • Cost and certification
    Free, with option to upgrade for a certificate
  • Duration
    3 weeks
  • Weekly effort
    7 hours
  • Difficulty level
    Introductory: No previous knowledge required
  • Learning platform
    Coursera
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