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More than seven thousand places are available for those who want to study from home on urgent topics such as human rights, diversity and media. The course is free, certified and aimed at educators and professionals who work on social transformation through education.
Registration is now open for a free, fully online course on “Media Education for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights and Diversity”.
The course, offered by Federal University of Uberlandia (UFU) in partnership with the Ministry of Education (MEC):, offers 7.560 places for citizens from all regions of Brazil, with the aim of promoting a more critical and conscious education on contemporary social and cultural issues.
Free course covers fundamental topics on human rights and diversity
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Interested parties will have the opportunity to participate in structured content asynchronously, with classes that will take place between June 02, 2025 and January 31, 2026.
During this period, students will explore a series of crucial themes, organized into six teaching units that range from the foundations of human rights to the analysis of the interrelationship between themes such as racism, aporophobia and climate change.
The course units cover topics such as:
Unit I: Fundamentals of education in human rights and diversity, addressing how these discussions can contribute to the development of a more inclusive and egalitarian school environment.
Unit II: Fundamentals of Media Education, explaining the importance of understanding how the media impacts social perceptions and how knowledge about media education can be an ally in defending human rights and diversity.
Unit III: The relationship between media education, sexual and gender diversity, addressing fundamental issues such as communication about gender and sexuality, and how these topics should be treated ethically in the media.
Unit IV: Training and protection of children and adolescents, using media education as a tool to promote child safety and well-being from school onwards.
Unit V: The role of education professionals and the school environment in media exhibitions and representations, reflecting on how schools can influence the construction of new social perspectives.
Unit VI: The interrelationship between aporophobia, racism and climate change, encouraging critical reflection on how these issues can be analyzed and addressed within the contexts of human rights and media education.
The course offers a total workload of 225 hours, providing complete immersion for those who wish to delve deeper into these essential topics for civic and educational development.
Why is media literacy so important?
In a scenario of constant exposure to information and misinformation on digital platforms, media education becomes a crucial element in the formation of critical and conscious citizens.
Understanding how information is produced and manipulated in the media is essential so that people can make more informed choices about what they consume and how they interact with content.
Furthermore, media literacy is a powerful tool to promote respect for human rights, diversity and to combat the spread of prejudices and stereotypes.
This course aims to provide participants with the necessary tools to interpret and produce content in an ethical and responsible manner.
It addresses issues ranging from respect for sexual diversity to the analysis of representations of marginalized groups in the media.
How does the course impact Brazilian society?
In a Brazil marked by profound social and cultural inequalities, courses like this have a significant impact on the formation of a more just and egalitarian society.
Education, especially when focused on promoting human rights and diversity, has the power to transform the reality of millions of people.
By training educators and other professionals who work directly with children and young people, the course offers a way for new perspectives to be incorporated into school education.
It generates a cycle of change and awareness.
By investing in the training of teachers and education professionals on such relevant topics, the MEC and UFU promote a solid foundation so that future generations can better understand social challenges and position themselves in a critical and conscious manner.
Who can register and how to participate in the free course
Of the more than 7 vacancies, 5.400 will be allocated primarily to teachers working in basic education.
Meanwhile, the other 2.160 vacancies will be filled by other professionals in education or related areas.
This is an important step to ensure that training on human rights and diversity reaches a significant number of educators and people involved in the education of children and young people throughout Brazil.
Applications are open until May 12, 2025.
They can be carried out through the official link provided by the MEC, accessible here.
By accessing the link, candidates will be able to fill out an application form and check all the information required to participate.
Have you signed up for the course yet? What do you think about the importance of including media education and human rights in the school curriculum? Leave your comment below and join the discussion!
