Health, globalisation and human rights

Doel vak

The student;

• Is able to describe, understand and apply human rights concepts in a global context
• Develops a deeper understanding and a critical attitude towards scientific literature in the field of health, globalization and human rights in order to formulate soundly argued positions
• Is able to create his/her own vision with regard to the socio-cultural dimensions of human rights values in relation to public health
• Is able to apply methods of human rights assessment in relation to innovations in health care
• Demonstrates the ability to write and present according to academic standards

Understand and apply scenario making in the context of human rights oriented global health futures

To understand and apply (research) ethics in global health

Inhoud vak

This course focuses on the human rights issues that are raised aroundthe globe in connection with global health concerns. The courseintroduces the students to the effects of globalization on healthissues, to the relevant UN human rights instruments on health and tothe mechanisms to promote and protect these rights. Attention is givento a wide range of human rights topics in which health and well beingplay a crucial role. Examples are situations of armed conflict,reproductive rights, migration and refugee issues and children's rights. Within the context of current globalization processes theimportance of local cultural insights into the human rights & globalhealth interaction will be discussed. During the course students willprepare and participate in a scenario/simulation exercise on a human rights assessment ofinnovations in health technology and discuss relevant scientificliterature in study groups. During the course students consistently reflect on human rights and research ethics in the context of global health. In the exam students will show theircreative problem-solving skills applying them to human rights dilemmasin public health.

Aanvullende informatie onderwijsvormen

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Toetsvorm

Group projects (40%), exam (60%).
All parts need to be passed (6.0)

Literatuur

Hamelink, C. J., Essink, D. R., & Visser, M. J. (Eds.). (2024). Global Health and Human Rights: Principles and Practices. Taylor & Francis.

and additional literature

Aanvullende informatie doelgroep

Compulsory course for research master global health students. Optional course for students in all specializations of the Masters Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences and Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in the Health and Life Sciences.

Overige informatie

Use of Generative AI (GenAI)

This course follows the BETA Faculty policy on GenAI use. Use

GenAI responsibly and in line with the VU academic integrity policy and the VU recommendations on responsible use of GenAI.