Unit 7- Human Rights
Do any one of the following tasks.
Tasks1.
1. Make a poster with words and concepts related to violence and nonviolence. You may use words, symbols, diagrams etc. in order to present your point in the most effective way. Give a title to the poster and present it to your classmates.
2. Draw a mind map with your personal values and ideals based on the knowledge of human rights you have gained, i.e. creed, tolerance, respect etc
3. Give a definition for each human rights value of respect, inclusion, diversite and collaboration. What does each value mean to you in your daily lives? Why are these human rights values important in your school/ among your friends etc? Give concrete examples of abuses of human rights. Propose actions for incorporating these values into your daily lives. Are these your own rights only? What about your responsibilities? How can you contribute to safeguarding other people’s rights?
- Each year on December 10, people all around the world celebrate Human Rights Day. The school committee has decided to honour this day by organising a series of events in your school and has asked you to make a presentation about the following topic, making a poster as well. Discuss the importance of the following issues, taking into consideration the specific area where your school is situated. Work in groups to prepare the presentation.
- Do we all have the same rights? Provide examples of some rights that are not always respected. What can be done to eliminate such occasions? Can all nations around the world have a shared language of equality, non-discrimination, inclusion, respect, dignity and participation that is crucial for the goal of achieving a more peaceful and global society? What hinders the achievement of a global culture of human rights?
