Welcome to LIVE WHAT YOU BELIEVE, an interactive film-based training series to equip individuals to support freedom of religion or belief (FoRB). Created in partnership with Empower Women Media, this certificate training explores how freedom of belief is good for peaceful, prosperous, and thriving societies.
To receive the human rights certificate, please watch the four short films below and submit your evaluation at the end of the course. The course takes less than 40 minutes to complete. After you submit your answers to the evaluation, you will receive a certificate via email. Start the course today!
To see the impact of Live What You Believe Nigeria and read participants’ responses, view our Q1 Executive Summary Report →
Certificate Training
Our certificate e-course includes 4 short films and reflection activities.
Our expert trainers equip participants to foster inclusion, diversity and freedom of belief in the workplace and civil society.
Our participants learn how to craft compelling conversations to share their human rights and religious freedom message with their community.
Course Outcomes
Improve understanding of human rights and religious freedom
Recognize religious-based bias and how it affects peace building, gender equality and business economies
Foster respect for differing beliefs, traditions and world-views
Assess stereotypes that may influence behavior in the workplace and society
Encourage equity, diversity, inclusion and multi-faith living.
Course Length
Individually: 40 Minutes
In Groups: Four Sessions, 30 minutes each
Begin the Course Below!
Contact
For more information about the eCourse, contact EWM Director Shirin Taber at shirin@empowerwomen.media
Episode 1: What is Freedom of Belief?
1. What does freedom of religion or belief mean to you? Do you think religious freedom means something different to others? If so, how?
2. Do you believe freedom of belief is a right we are all born with? If so, what are the implications in your community and workplace?
3. Please share article 18 in your own words. What is the most important part to you? Why do some people think that freedom is a sin or taboo? How can you address this concern in a positive way?
Episode 2: Freedom of Belief is Good for Peace and Security
1. Based on your experience, how can religious freedom promote peace and security?
2. Many nations have laws that protect freedom of religion or belief, but their leaders don’t enforce them. What are some practical ways that leaders can support the freedom of belief in their communities without force or coercion?
3. What are some practical steps communities can take to protect women and minorities from religious based conflict or violence?
Episode 3: Freedom of Belief is Good for Women’s Empowerment
1. How are religious freedom and women’s rights mutually supportive?
2. How do you feel religious freedom supports gender equality and women’s rights?
3. Why should society protect women from cultural or religious-based discrimination?
4. How does freedom of belief (Article 18) protect the individual, not a religion or religious institution? Why is this distinction important?
Episode 4: Freedom of Belief is Good for Business
1. Express in your own words the effect religious freedom can have on the workplace and economy.
2. How can inclusion foster creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship?
3. Can you cite some successful organizations that employ women and minorities?
4. What are some practical steps you can take to encourage religious liberty in your workplace?
To receive a certificate of completion, click on the tab below to submit your evaluation. The certificate of completion will be emailed to you after you submit the evaluation.
FoRB Advisors
Felix Samari, FoRB Trainer and Advocate
Stephen Enada, President and Co-Founder, ICON
Gloria Mabeiam Ballason, Attorney and Advocate
Dr. Suleiman Bagirei, Lecturer and Scholar
Dr. Atta Barkindo, Clergy and FoRB Advocate
Rev. Dr. Sekenwa Moses Briska, Provost, Lutheran Seminary
Dr. Longji Dombok, Humanitarian and FoRB Advocate
Dr. Sumaye Fadimatu Hamza, FoRB Advocate
Dr. Leo Igwe, Academic Scholar
Rev. Dr. Fola T Lateju, Nigeria West FoRB Adviser
Sheikh Omar Farouq Muhammad, Clergy and FoRB Advocate
Rev. Ukoha Ngwobia, Clergy and FoRB Advocate
Dr. John Chima Orioha, Clergy and FoRB Advocate
Maryam Musa Sambo, Lawyer and FoRB Advocate
John Tsok, Lawyer and FoRB Advocate