Human rights are basic rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to regardless of nationality, sex, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, language, or other status. These rights are constantly abused. Today, some of the worst human rights violations are against our bodies and our identities. Whether it be violence against women, discrimination against the LGBTQ community, or the denial of basic amenities- like water or healthcare- people are at risk across the world. This class will focus on how as students, we can stop some of the worst wrong doings- not only internationally, but in our own communities. We will discuss current human rights cases, focusing on the theme, "My Body My Rights." Together, we will come up with a direct action that we will implement to demand demand the attention of government officials, corporations, international institutions and policy makers In the words of JK Rowling, "Ordinary people, whose personal well-being and security are assured, join together in huge numbers to save people they do not know, and will never meet. My small participation in that process was one of the most humbling and inspiring experiences of my life."