Module 0: Introductory Session
30m
Our respective religions and beliefs share a common commitment to upholding the dignity and the equal worth of all human beings. Shared human values and equal dignity are therefore common roots of our cultures. Faith and rights should be mutually reinforcing spheres.
About This Module
The goal of the Faith for Rights program is to empower faith actors to become agents of social change in areas identified by the 18 Commitments on Faith for Rights. This requires participatory approaches, multi-disciplinary knowledge, and communication skills. This module serves as an introduction to the other 18 Faith for Rights modules and should be included in your initial Faith for Rights session. It prepares participants to engage in peer-to-peer learning which will provide opportunities for them to learn from participants in other disciplines and practice communicating about important and sometimes sensitive topics.
Module Contents
7 Lessons30m
Context
Learning Path – Introductions and Ground Rules
Complete List of Peer-to-Peer Activities
Learning Objectives
- Participants understand that freedom of belief is a protected right under international human rights law.
- They recognize that cultural and religious diversity is a strength. As a result, they commit to respect, not merely tolerate, diversity.
- Participants realize that people with diverse thoughts and beliefs can act in unity. Participants learn to productively manage diverse groups.
- Participants recognize their responsibility to positively influence others within, as well as beyond, their respective faith communities.
- Participants commit to collaborate with other faith groups to actively promote the Faith for Rights framework within their local communities.
Learning Library
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