In April, 2021, three members of the Global Psychology Alliance hosted a webinar on psychology’s contributions to a number of human rights, particularly as related to discrimination. Tiago Lima, PhD, from the Brazilian Society of Psychology discussed racism; Beatriz Torre from the Psychological Association of the Philippines presented on sexual and gender minority rights; and Darren Bernal, PhD, from the American Psychological Association, reviewed socioeconomic inequality. Participants learned how they can use their psychological expertise to promote human rights and equity in their countries, expanding the applications of psychological science and practice across the globe.
Webinar: Psychology’s contribution to global human rights
Leaders in psychology from around the globe discussed how the applications of psychology science and practice can combat discrimination and promote human rights.
Racism and human rights in Brazil
Tiago Lima, PhD, from the Brazilian Society of Psychology, discusses psychology’s contributions to combating racism in Brazil.
Psychology’s contributions to global human rights: A focus on social inequity
Darren Bernal, PhD, from the American Psychological Association, explains how psychology can address poverty and socioeconomic inequity.
Organized psychology in support of LGBT human rights
Beatriz Torre, MA, from the Psychological Association of the Philippines, describes how psychology can promote sexual and gender minority rights in the Philippines.
Last updated: July 2021Date created: June 2021