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Understand human rights principles and how they are applied universally with this essential SGS eLearning course.

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Human rights – why are they essential?

All human beings should be born with free will, dignity and equal rights. However, discrimination, abuse, forced labor and human trafficking continue to be widespread. Human rights violations exist in every part of the world. It is very important to understand the impact of human rights and how they affect our daily lives. Fundamental freedom and liberty belong to every global citizen, making it essential that human rights principles are being practiced regularly. Our human rights awareness eLearning course provides you with the knowledge you need, whilst offering an overview of the purpose and principles of how they are applied.

eLearning: an introduction

In a fast-changing world, organizations and individuals need to keep up to date with regulations and advances in technology, as well as dynamic global markets.

SGS provides a wide range of online training courses that answer these demands. Meeting the needs and expectations of a new generation of technically proficient professionals, eLearning offers the chance to keep professional qualifications, industrial expertise and skills up to date while taking advantage of flexible learning – anytime and anywhere – benefiting both employers and employees.

Training overview

The SGS human rights eLearning course covers:

  • Introduction to human rights
  • International and national standards
  • Child labor
  • Forced labor
  • Freedom of association/discrimination
  • Working hours
  • Health and safety
  • Case studies to enhance and evaluate learning
  • A quiz to test your knowledge

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Why choose the human rights awareness eLearning course from SGS?

By the end of this course, learners will be able to explain the relevance of human rights standards, describe a range of human rights issues that organizations face, and identify the complexity of cultural differences and local factors in relation to human rights issues.

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