Section: Module 5: Lesson 2: Addressing Social Injustice | Global Health | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Articulate how the WHO influences human rights in global health and development.
    • Elaborate the roles and relationships of at least 3 entities that influence global health and development to address social injustice.
    • Compare and contrast the characteristics, strengths, and limitations of the major global health organizations and institutions with regard to social justice.
    • Understand the concept of multisectoral approach in global health.
    • Discuss examples of a multisectoral intervention/initiative tackling a global health problem.
    Approximate time required to complete the readings (at 144 words/minute) and assignments for this module: 8 hours and 24 minutes.

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      Required Learning Resources and Activities

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      Human Rights in Global Health Governance URL
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      Read the entire article. (10 minutes)

      Health and Human Right's Journal - 2020

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      The Global Health System: Actors, Norms, and Expectations in Transition URL
      Students must
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      Read the content under "The Global Health System: A Time of Transition." (9 minutes)

      PLOS Medicine - 2010

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      Organizations Working in Global Health URL
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      Read the enire content. (8 minutes)

      University at Albany State University of New York - 2021

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      Mapping Global Health Architecture to Inform the Future URL
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      Read the content under "Mapping of Global Health Actors" pgs. 6-10. (14 minutes)

      Center on Global Health Security - 2015

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      A Guide to the World Health Organizations URL
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      Read the infographic. (15 minutes)

      WHO - 2020

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      Multisectoral and intersectoral action for improved health and well-being for all: mapping of the WHO European Region URL
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      Read the content of "Introduction" on pages 1-4, and the following cases from "Case story summaries":
      1. Andorra on pages 27-28.
      2. Belgium on pages 32-33.
      3. Cyprus on page 36.
      4. Georgia on page 43.
      5. Serbia on page 62.       (30 minutes)

      WHO: Europe - 2018

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      Discussion Forum 6 - A Social Media Post on WHO’s Influences on Human Rights in Global Health Development (300 minutes)

      In this activity, you will draft a social media post on this topic: How does WHO influence human rights in global health development?

      Step 1.  Review

      Review this case scenario:

      A part of WHO’s year-end plan is to present a series of social media posts that displays all their current accomplishments in global health development. This week, the topic of the posts will be centered on human rights and multisectorial interventions. As WHO’s regional social media advisor, you are tasked to draft the contents of the post before launching it this week. 

      Step 2. Draft

      Draft the contents of the social media post that answers this question: How does WHO influence human rights in global health  development?

      Include the following in your draft:

      • Strategies conducted by WHO to improve the Accessibility, Availability, Acceptability and Quality in regard to human rights and global health development 
      • Sample multisectorial interventions or initiatives in the field of global health and development which include but are not limited to the following:
        • Health promotion and well-being of LGBTQI+
        • Increased equitability of health systems for everyone
        • Programs and policies on advancing gender, equity, and human rights
      • Current role status of WHO in influencing human rights

      Examples:

      Step 3. Respond

      Respond by placing your completed draft in a 3-6 slide presentation. Each slide must not exceed 100 words of content. The text content must be accompanied by appropriate pictures and media.

      Step 4. Share

      To share your work, click on the “Add a new discussion topic” button under this post and paste your work in the “Message” box. Make sure to reference others’ intellectual property when necessary. All references should follow 7th Edition APA formatting. For further instructions, see the resource on the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library: APA citation resource (N.B. references are excluded from word counts).

      OPTIONAL Step 5: Interact (10 minutes)

      If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”

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      Quiz: Module 5

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