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The Rights of Persons with Disabilities

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The Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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The purpose of the course is to provide an introduction to OSCE efforts in the field of disability rights and frame them within a larger international and regional context.
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Programme Overview

"The Rights of Persons with Disabilities" course has been developed to further support the meaningful implementation of OSCE Human Dimension Commitments, the OSCE Project Co-Ordinator in Uzbekistan (PCUz)’s Human Dimension Programme Activities (HD).

The purpose of the course is to provide an introduction to OSCE efforts in the field of disability rights and frame them within a larger international and regional context.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to us:

What you will learn

  • Enhance your knowledge on issues of disability equality.
  • Aquire practical strategies for advancing disability inclusive good practices as an element of mainstreaming.
  • Contribute to and improve the disability equality and inclusion within the OSCE.

Course curriculum

Course I - Introduction to Disability Equality

Consists of 3 modules:

  1. Core principles and concepts in disability equality
  2. The U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
  3. Monitoring the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Course II - Politico-military Dimension

Consists of 3 modules:

  1. Disability inclusion in conflict prevention and resolution
  2. Disability Inclusive Policing and Human Trafficking
  3. Political Rights and Election Access for Persons with Disabilities

Course III - Human Dimension

Consists of 3 modules:

  1. Rule of law and access to justice
  2. Disability Inclusion - Legislating for Disability Rights
  3. Inclusive Education

Course IV - Economic and Environmental Dimension

Consists of 1 module:

  1. Advancing accessible e-governance

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will this course take?

"The Rights of Persons with Disabilities" course is entirely self-paced, meaning that you can log in to the OSCE E-Learning platform at any time and progress at your own speed to complete modules in no particular order. However, please note that the "The Rights of Persons with Disabilities" course may have an end date, so it means you should complete it within the given timeframe.

Why is this course free?

All courses available on the OSCE E-Learning platform are free.

What language the course is available in?

"The Rights of Persons with Disabilities" course is available in English and Uzbek languages.

Are there any requirements and prerequisites?

No special skills or knowledge are required.

Can I receive the certificate?

Yes, if you pass the final assessment, you will receive the OSCE Certificate of Completion, which will not be credited.

How does the Certificate assessment work?

There will be approximate 10 random questions covering at least three topics per module. You should score 70% or more to get the certificate. Pleas note:

  • You will get only one attempt per question;
  • Except for Correct/Incorrect - no further feedback is provided.
What if I fail the assessment?

Don't worry - you will get unlimited attempts to re-do the certificate assessment!

Can I learn using my mobile phone?

Yes. The Open edX platform works on desktop and mobile devices with current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari. See our list of supported browsers for the most up-to-date information.

  • Length: 6 weeks
  • Effort: 2 to 4 hours per week
  • Price: FREE
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  • Institution: OSCE
  • Subject: The Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
  • Level: Introductory
  • Language: English
  • Video Transcripts: English
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