PARLIAMENTARY REPRESENTATION FOR MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS: STRATEGIES FOR INCLUSIVE POLICY-MAKING
About Course
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of parliamentary representation for marginalized communities and vulnerable populations, grounded in Christian principles of justice, compassion, and equality. Through a biblical lens, learners will explore the call to advocacy and activism, as seen in the scriptures (Proverbs 31:8-9, Psalm 82:3-4). The course covers topics such as human rights, conflict resolution, community development, and policy implementation, examining how Christian values inform inclusive policy-making. Learners will develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to promote justice and equality, integrating faith and action to advocate for marginalized communities and vulnerable populations. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to serve as Christian leaders and advocates in parliamentary representation.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the role of parliamentary representatives in promoting justice and equality.
- Analyze the experiences of marginalized communities and vulnerable populations.
- Develop inclusive policy-making strategies.
- Apply effective advocacy and activism techniques.
- Evaluate policy implementation and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to Parliamentary Representation
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Topic: Understanding the Role of Parliamentary Representatives
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Objective: Understand the role of parliamentary representatives in promoting justice and equality.
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Learning Outcomes: Explain the role of parliamentary representatives in promoting justice and equality.
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Biblical Text: Proverbs 31:8-9, Psalm 82:3-4 – The importance of speaking up for the marginalized and vulnerable, and promoting justice and equality.
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Book Reading: Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). (2020). The Role of Parliamentary Representatives. – Chapter 1: The Role of Parliament in a Democracy – Chapter 2: The Responsibilities of Parliamentary Representatives
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Assignment: Reflective essay on the role of parliamentary representatives in promoting justice and equality. Discuss the role of parliamentary representatives in promoting justice and equality.
Module 2: Understanding Marginalized Communities
Module 3: Vulnerable Populations
Module 4: Inclusive Policy-Making
Module 5: Advocacy and Lobbying
Module 6: Community Engagement
Module 7: Policy Analysis
Module 8: Budgeting and Resource Allocation
Module 9: Human Rights
Module 10: Conflict Resolution
Module 11: Community Development
Module 12: Advocacy and Activism.
Module 13: Policy Implementation
Module 14: Monitoring and Evaluation
Module 15: Sustainability and Scaling Up
Module 16: Capstone Project
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