Contribute to improve the situation of millions of women in the world thanks to this Postgraduate certificate”

Feminism must face opposition from those who benefit from Gender Inequality and the oppression of women. The struggle for Equality and the end of discrimination and violence against women is often met with resistance from various political regimes or cultural contexts, who continue to cling to the privileges and powers traditionally held by the male figure.  

Although nowadays important changes towards Equality continue to be achieved at a global level, even in countries where it seemed unthinkable, there is still a long way to go. In this sense, Humanities professionals can make a valuable contribution by updating their knowledge in this area with this Postgraduate certificate. Through it, you will learn about the role of feminist movements in the processes of social advancement and transformation, as well as the strategies under gender perspectives in the framework of International Development Cooperation.

All this and more will be within your reach through an attractive online modality that makes this program completely compatible with any professional activity. In this way, students will manage their own educational time, having access 24 hours a day to the largest digital library of resources on Cooperation and Equality. 

You will have all the keys to excel in the field of Cooperation and Equality through the impact of the feminist movement in the world”

This Postgraduate certificate in Cooperation and Equality contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

• Practical cases presented by experts in and Equality Development Cooperation 
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice  
• Practical exercises where the process of self-assessment can be used to improve learning  
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies  
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

You will ensure that combatants do not undermine the Human Rights of women in conflict zones by promoting International Humanitarian Law”

The program's teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who bring to this training the experience of their work, as well as renowned specialists from reference societies and prestigious universities.  

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow the professional a situated and contextual learning, that is, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive learning programmed to prepare for real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby students must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative, interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.  

Specialize wherever you want in just 300 hours by delving into dynamic educational resources on Cooperation and Equality"

You will obtain advanced competences in the design of strategies with a gender perspective in International Development Cooperation"

With a stipulated duration of 300 hours, which students will manage as they find appropriate, the Postgraduate certificate syllabus will give them great flexibility. In this way, students will set their own schedules, which is why TECH keeps all the resources accessible on the Virtual Campus 24 hours a day. Not surprisingly, the syllabus will make a difference in the professional activity of the student by providing the most comprehensive and up-to-date vision of Cooperation and Equality.  

A highly flexible syllabus that will put the student at the center of an individualized educational pathway on Cooperation and Equality”

Module 1. Human Rights (HR) and International Humanitarian Law (IHL)

1.1. Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law 

1.1.1. Introduction 
1.1.2. Concept and Definition of Human Rights 
1.1.3. Universal Declaration of Human Rights 

 1.1.3.1. What Is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? 
 1.1.3.2. Authors of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 
 1.1.3.3. Preamble of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 
 1.1.3.4. Articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

1.1.4. Bibliography 

1.2. International Humanitarian Law (IHL) 

1.2.1. What Is International Humanitarian Law? (IHL) 
1.2.2. Branches of IHL 
1.2.3. Geneva Convention and Fundamental Norms Underpinning the Geneva Conventions 
1.2.4. Scope of International Human Rights Law 

 1.2.4.1. General Prohibitions and Restrictions on Certain Methods and Means of Warfare 
 1.2.4.2. Specific Prohibitions and Restrictions 

1.2.5. When Does IHL Apply? 
1.2.6. Who Does IHL Protect and How? 
1.2.7. Bibliography 

1.3. The UN and Human Rights 

1.3.1. The UN United Nations Organization 

 1.3.1.1. What Is It? 
 1.3.1.2. The History of the UN 
 1.3.1.3. The UN and Human Rights 

1.3.2. How Does the UN Promote and Protect Human Rights? 

 1.3.2.1. High Commissioner for Human Rights 
 1.3.2.2. Human Rights Council 
 1.3.2.3. UNDG-HRM 
 1.3.2.4. Special Advisors on the Prevention of Genocide and the Responsibility to Protect  

1.3.3. Conclusions 
1.3.4. Bibliography 

1.4. UN Human Rights Protection Tools 

1.4.1. Introduction 
1.4.2. Legal Tools Assisting the UN in the Protection of Human Rights  

 1.4.2.1. The International Bill of Human Rights
 1.4.2.2. Democracy 
 1.4.2.3. Other UN Bodies in Charge of Protecting Human Rights  

1.4.3. Several Agencies Dealing with Different Issues 
1.4.4. General Secretary 
1.4.5. United Nations Peace Operations 
1.4.6. Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 
1.4.7. Bibliography 

1.5. International Human Rights Law 

1.5.1. Introduction 
1.5.2. What Is International Human Rights Law? 

 1.5.2.1. Characteristics of International Human Rights Law 

1.5.3. Main differences between International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law 
1.5.4. Crimes against Humanity 

 1.5.4.1. Crimes against Humanity throughout History

1.5.5. Bibliography

1.6. Non-Governmental Organizations and Human Rights 

1.6.1. Introduction 

 1.6.1.1. What Is a NGDO? 

1.6.2. NGOs and Human Rights 
1.6.3. Categories of Human Rights NGOs 
1.6.4. Main Characteristics of Human Rights NGOs 
1.6.5. Bibliography 

1.7. Human Rights Violations in the World 

1.7.1. Introduction 
1.7.2. Cases of Human Rights Violations (HRV) by Articles 

 1.7.2.1. Article 3. Right to Live in Freedom 
 1.7.2.2. Article 4. No Slavery 
 1.7.2.3. Article 5. No Torture 
 1.7.2.4. Article 13. Freedom of Movement 
 1.7.2.5. Article 18. Freedom of Thought 
 1.7.2.6. Article 19. Freedom of Speech 
 1.7.2.7. Article 21. The Right to Democracy 

1.7.3. Bibliography 

1.8. Environmental Human Rights

1.8.1. Environmental Protection as a Human Right 
1.8.2. Does the Environment Have Rights? 
1.8.3. Evolution of Human Rights in the Face of No Rights Cases 
1.8.4. Rights of Nature Evolution 

 1.8.4.1. Statement of Intent Special Rapporteur 

1.8.5. Environmental Law 

 1.8.5.1. UNEP United Nations Environment Programme 

1.8.6. Bibliography

1.9. Human Rights NGOs

1.9.1. Introduction 
1.9.2. List of Human Rights NGOs

 1.9.2.1. 1 Kilo of Aid
 1.9.2.2. B. Soleil d’Afrique
 1.9.2.3. Aasara
 1.9.2.4. Andean Action
 1.9.2.5. Global Solidarity Action
 1.9.2.6. Verapaz Action
 1.9.2.7. ADANE Amics per al Desenvolupament a l’África Negra (Friends for African Development)

1.9.3. Bibliography

Module 2. Equality and Cooperation

2.1. Gender and Cooperation

2.1.1. Introduction
2.1.2. Key Concepts

 2.1.2.1. Gender Considerations

2.1.3. Empowerment

 2.1.3.1. Introduction
 2.1.3.2. Concept of Empowerment
 2.1.3.3. What Is Empowerment?
 2.1.3.4. Brief Historical Reference of Empowerment

2.1.4. The Feminist Movement in the World

 2.1.4.1. Concept
 2.1.4.2. Brief History of Feminism in the World

2.1.5. Bibliography

2.2. Historical Evolution of Feminist Movements Main Currents

2.2.1. Introduction

 2.2.1.1. Historical Background

2.2.2. The Forerunners of the Feminist Movement
2.2.3. Suffragettes in the United States and Europe
2.2.4. Suffragism in Latin America
2.2.5. Feminism as a Social Movement or New Feminism
2.2.6. Contemporary Feminism

 2.2.6.1. Feminisms of the 21st Century
 2.2.6.2. Evolution of Prominent Feminist Movements

2.2.7. Bibliography

2.3. Regional Patriarchies and Women's Movements 

2.3.1. Patriarchy 

 2.3.1.1. Introduction 
 2.3.1.2. Concept of Patriarchy 
 2.3.1.3. Concept of Matriarchy 
 2.3.1.4. Main Characteristics of Patriarchy in the World 

2.3.2. Influential Historical Movements of Women in the World 

 2.3.2.1. Evolution of Women's Rights 

 2.3.2.1.1. First Convention for Women's Rights 
 2.3.2.1.2. International Women's Day: A Day for Women 
 2.3.2.1.3. Medicine against Female Genital Mutilation 
 2.3.2.1.4. Women's Revolt in Aba 
 2.3.2.1.5. The Ever-Changing World of Work 
 2.3.2.1.6. On the Job and on Strike, with Strength 
 2.3.2.1.7. The United Nations Is Born 
 2.3.2.1.8. To the Women of the World 
 2.3.2.1.9. Unforgettable Butterflies 
 2.3.2.1.10. Activists, Unite 
 2.3.2.1.11. CEDAW 
 2.3.2.1.12. Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women 
 2.3.2.1.13. CIPD Program of Action 
 2.3.2.1.14. Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action 
 2.3.2.1.15. Security Council Resolution 1325 
 2.3.2.1.16. United Nations Millennium Declaration 
 2.3.2.1.17. Collective Action for Peace 
 2.3.2.1.18. The Gulabi Gang: Justice for Women 
 2.3.2.1.19. Challenging the Status Quo 

2.3.3. Bibliography 

2.4. Division of Labor: Traditional Arrangements and Contemporary Dynamics 

2.4.1. Introduction 
2.4.2. Sexual Division of Labor 

 2.4.2.1. Intrinsic and Extrinsic Constraints to Women's Labor Participation  
 2.4.2.2. Vertical and Horizontal Segregation of Women in Paid Work 
 2.4.2.3. Masculinities and Paid Work 

2.4.3. Division of Labor between Men and Women 
2.4.4. Feminization of Poverty 
2.4.5. Data on Labor Participation, Gender Gap and Different Modalities of Labor Market Insertion 

 2.4.5.1. Indicators 
 2.4.5.2. Employed by Branch of Activity 
 2.4.5.3. Employed by Type of Occupation 
 2.4.5.4. Employed by Professional Status 
 2.4.5.5. Employed by Type of Position 

2.4.6. Bibliography 

2.5. Care Policies and Economy 

2.5.1. Life Care 
2.5.2. Effects on Women's Lives 

 2.5.2.1. Value Associated with Unpaid Work in the Domestic Sphere and Other Care Work 
 2.5.2.2. Concept of Conciliation 
 2.5.2.3. Approved measures to achieve conciliation informal 

2.5.3. Care Activities and Household Chores Children Attending Education and Care Centers Households with Dependents 

 2.5.3.1. Weekly frequency of care activities and household chores Spain and EU-28 
 2.5.3.2. Hours Per Week Dedicated to Caregiving and Housework Activities 
 2.5.3.3. Persons aged 16 and over caring for dependent people (by age and sex)  

2.5.4. New Masculinities 
2.5.5. Bibliography 

2.6. Gender and Migrations 

2.6.1. Causes and Global Situation of Migration 
2.6.2. Historical Evolution of Migration 
2.6.3. Phenomenon of Feminization of Migrations 
2.6.4. Characteristics of Migratory Flows from a Gender Perspective 
2.6.5. Effects of Migratory Processes on Women 
2.6.6. Conclusions 
2.6.7. Migration Strategy with a Gender Perspective 
2.6.8. Bibliography 

2.7. The International System of Development Cooperation from a Gender Perspective 

2.7.1. Introduction 
2.7.2. The International Development Cooperation System 

 2.7.2.1. Objectives of International Cooperation for Spanish Development 
 2.7.2.2. Policies and Tools for International Development Cooperation from a Gender Perspective 
 2.7.2.3. Strategic Lines of Work in the Gender Approach in International Cooperation for Development 

2.7.3. Gender and Advocacy 
2.7.4. Gender and Development 
2.7.5. Gender-Sensitive Planning 

 2.7.5.1. Guidelines for Planning Processes 

2.7.6. Country Partnership Frameworks (CPF) and available Spanish cooperation tools 
2.7.7. Guidelines for Mainstreaming 

 2.7.7.1. Checklist 
 2.7.7.2. Phase 1 Checklist Stage 0 

2.7.8. Bibliography 

2.8. Public Policies with a Gender Perspective 

2.8.1. Introduction 
2.8.2. Development Economics 

 2.8.2.1. Economic Bases of Development 
 2.8.2.2. Definition of Development Economics 
 2.8.2.3. Evolution of Development Economics 

2.8.3. Gender Economics 
2.8.4. Public Policies with a Gender Perspective 
2.8.5. Gender Budgeting Methodology 
2.8.6. Human Development Indexes with Respect to Gender 

 2.8.6.1. Concept 
 2.8.6.2. Human Development Index Parameters 

2.8.7. Bibliography 

2.9. The Gender Perspective in International Development Cooperation 

2.9.1. Gender in International Cooperation Evolution Over Time 
2.9.2. Basic Concepts

 2.9.2.1. Gender Equality
 2.9.2.2. Gender Equity
 2.9.2.3. Gender Identity
 2.9.2.4. Masculinities
 2.9.2.5. Patriarchy
 2.9.2.6. Sexual Division of Labor
 2.9.2.7. Gender Roles
 2.9.2.8. Sectorial Approach
 2.9.2.9. Transversal Approach
 2.9.2.10. Practical Needs
 2.9.2.11. Strategic Gender Interests

2.9.3. Why Is It Important to Incorporate the Gender Approach in Development Processes?
2.9.4. Decalogue for Mainstreaming a Gender Approach
2.9.5. Gender Indicators

 2.9.5.1. Concept
 2.9.5.2. Areas to Which Indicators May Be Addressed
 2.9.5.3. Characteristics of the Gender Indicators
 2.9.5.4. Purpose of Gender Indicators

2.9.6.  Bibliography

This syllabus incorporates a valuable gender perspective that focuses on the social advances that can be achieved in developing regions with Feminism”