Integration of a human rights-based approach to comprehensive abortion care
WHOA
Early-release course
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About this course
This online course addresses the critical gap in understanding and integrating a human rights-based approach (HRBA) to comprehensive abortion care. Despite the recognized importance of integrating human rights principles into healthcare, many professionals lack the necessary knowledge and skills to apply these principles effectively in comprehensive abortion care. This course is intended to bridge this gap by providing practical guidance and tools to ensure that abortion services are accessible, equitable and delivered in a way that respects, protects, and fulfils the human rights of all individuals seeking care.
The content provided in this online course is based on the WHO Abortion care guideline which consists of global recommendations. Specific national regulations, policies, and procedures are not contained in this course.
This course is a joint effort between UNFPA, WHO AFRO, and WHO/HRP with the support of the 2gether 4 SRHR programme. The 2gether 4 SRHR programme, is a comprehensive joint UN regional programme.
This course is designed for:
- Healthcare workers
- Community health workers
- Pharmacy workers/Pharmacists
- Traditional and complementary medicine Professionals
- Auxiliary nurses/Auxiliary Nurses Midwives (ANMs)
- Nurses
- Midwives
- Associate/advanced associate clinicians
- Generalist medical practitioners
- Specialist medical practitioners
- Healthcare managers
- Program managers
- Policy makers
This course is designed to provide a thorough understanding of integrating a human rights-based approach into comprehensive abortion care. It aims to empower the learners with the knowledge and attitude necessary to ensure that comprehensive abortion care services are accessible, equitable, and respectful and uphold the dignity and rights of all individuals seeking care.
What will you learn?
In this course you will learn:
- Describe the fundamental principles and concepts of human rights.
- Identify the intersection of human rights and the right to health, including sexual and reproductive health.
- Analyse the provision of comprehensive abortion care that is rights-based by reviewing different case scenarios and examining them through the perspective of human rights.
Assessment and Award
You will receive a WHO Academy Award of Completion for each module once you complete all the learning activities in the module. These awards are saved in your ‘My Achievements’ space and can be downloaded and shared.
Learning experience
Four self-paced, online modules with multiple interactive learning activities. You can complete the modules in any order, but we recommend you follow the sequence. This online course will take approximately 3 hours to complete.