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MEC offers 7,5 thousand places in a free online EAD course for Improvement in Human Rights Education, without a selection process and with a guaranteed certificate, available throughout Brazil
The Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MEC), launched a significant initiative for education in Brazil: more than 7,5 vacancies are available for the free EAD course on Extension and Improvement in Education in Human Rights and Diversities.
Named “Educate yourself and Educate for the Construction of a Society Based on Human Rights“, this program is 100% certified by the MEC and stands out in promoting inclusive education and in the formation of a diverse and comprehensive civic awareness.
Free EAD course from MEC and UFU
We live in an era where issues related to human rights and diversity are increasingly present in the public debate and on the political agenda, both nationally and internationally. Human rights education is a crucial tool for developing a society that respects differences and promotes equality.
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This free EAD (online) course certified by the MEC was developed exactly in this context, aiming to train professionals who work directly with human rights and in schools, ensuring continued high-quality training aligned with the current demands of society.
Course Structure
With a total course load of 180 hours, the course is offered as Distance Learning (EAD – online) and is organized into five modules:
- General Unit: Course presentation and setting on the Moodle platform.
- Unit I: Fundamentals of human rights education, addressing diversity, children and adolescents, and strengthening the State that protects rights.
- Unit II: Sexual and gender diversity, women's rights, with a focus on knowing how to combat distortions that deny rights.
- Unit III: Non-violent communication, a culture of peace in schools and the power of communication based on human rights.
- Unit IV: Issues involving foreigners, refugees and stateless people in Brazil, and the situation of the territory's original peoples.
Vacancies and Target Audience
Of the total of 7.560 places on the free course, 5.400 are reserved for basic education teachers in public schools, with a distribution of 200 places per state and Federal District. The remaining 2.160 vacancies are allocated to other professionals who work in basic education in the public network, with 80 vacancies per state and Federal District.
Registration and Selection Process
Registration and Selection Process
Registration for the free course will remain open until all places are filled. Interested parties must access the official UFU website and fill out the form available on the course page, IN THIS LINK. It is a unique opportunity for public basic education professionals to expand their knowledge and improve their skills in a crucial field for social development, in addition to receiving a certificate from the MEC.
