Public Policy and Advocacy for Women, Children and Families

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This course discusses aspects related to the making of policies and advocacy for women, infants and families, with emphasis on the development of tools for the critical analysis for effective policies which serve as defenders of this population group. The political processes at the regional, national, federal and international levels is studied from the perspective of the roles and relations of the concerned groups in the development and implementation of public policies. The impact achieved by programs whi ch offer health services to mothers and children supported by local and federal funds is analyzed. The opportunity is provided to propose a change in policy through work in advocacy in an organization involved with achieving a policy change. The course will be offered online and is geared to professionals who work with aspects related to maternal and child health.