Exchange program — Global perspectives on human rights

Exchange program Global Perspectives on Human Rights.
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The program starts 1 September 2025 and 1 February 2026

Are you passionate about human rights, social justice and equality? Then sign up for Global Perspectives on Human Rights. This interdisciplinary exchange program goes beyond theory, encouraging critical reflection, innovation, and action in tackling human rights issues both locally and globally.

Why Global perspectives on human rights?

A global and critical perspective

In this exchange program we acknowledge that there is no single universal definition of human rights. So you’ll explore the global and cultural contexts in which human rights are shaped.

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Art as a powerful change-maker

Through creative assignments, storytelling and visual media, you’ll learn how art can raise awareness and inspire social change around critical human rights issues.

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International learning experience

Work with students and instructors from all over the world. Exchange ideas and perspectives to enrich the learning experience and see the human rights world in a broader, global and diverse context.

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Real-world exposure to human rights organizations

Visit leading human rights organizations such as the International Criminal Court (ICC), the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and Amnesty International

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Students as active contributors

Actively contribute your ideas and shape discussions and problem-solving processes, so you will become someone who can cultivate interaction and bring innovative solutions to human rights projects

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Quick facts about the Global perspectives on human rights exchange program

    329Total contact hoursaverage of 17 per week
    200Total hours on projectProject-based learning in a group
    6Nationalitieson average per year
    30ECTS creditsEuropean Credit Transfer System
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Global Perspectives on Human Rights

This program explores topics like migration, gender, decolonial perspectives, international human rights law, humanitarian assistance, intersectionality and social movements. You will debate, analyze, and collaborate to understand how cultural, social, and political structures shape human rights and how power dynamics impact their protection or violation. You’ll also visit key human rights organizations and experience art as a powerful tool for understanding and transforming human rights issues. 

International students Diego and Tam looking for books in the library on the Arnhem campus of HAN University of Applied Sciences.

School of Social Studies

As a professional, you have to deal with complex social issues. Issues like healthcare, quality of life, social quality and loneliness. But also parenting, inclusion, poverty and aging. Working on these issues requires groundbreaking and creative thinking and acting. That’s what we do here at the School of Social Studies. 

Why study in the Netherlands?

The Netherlands has a large population of international students so you won’t feel alone. In fact, 1 in 10 students is an international student. Why do so many international students come here? Because the Netherlands has excellent, affordable higher education. It also has a thriving economy (18th in the world) so there are plenty of job opportunities. What’s more, the Dutch are open-minded and almost everyone speaks English.

Discover the city of Arnhem

Arnhem is the green and bustling capital of the province of Gelderland. With a population of around 160,000, the city has plenty to offer. Whether you’re into fashion or history, museums or pubs, concerts or nightclubs. And with its lovely green surroundings, you can also enjoy nature at its best.

Location

HAN Campus Arnhem

Ruitenberglaan 26
6826 CC
Telefoon 026-3691911

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Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 17:00

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