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Global Citizenship and Human Rights Understanding the role of global citizens in promoting human rights and equality
Learning Objectives - Understand the importance of human rights and how they are protected. - Explore ways to be active global citizens by promoting justice and equality. - Participate in a research or advocacy project on a global human rights issue.
What Are Human Rights? - Human rights are basic rights and freedoms for everyone. - They include: - Right to life - Freedom of speech - Education - Protection from discrimination.
Why Are Human Rights Important? - Ensure dignity and respect for all. - Protect people from harm and unfair treatment. - Help build peaceful and fair societies.
Who Protects Human Rights? - United Nations (UN) promotes peace and rights. - Laws and governments ensure rights protection. - Activists and charities work for justice.
What Is Global Citizenship? - Understanding global issues. - Respecting different cultures. - Helping others in need.
How Can Students Be Active Global Citizens? - Learn about global issues. - Speak up against unfair treatment. - Volunteer to help communities. - Support human rights organizations.
A Global Issue: Child Labour Millions of children work instead of going to school. Some children work in unsafe and harmful conditions. Organizations fight to protect these children and give them a better future.
- Who Protects Human Rights? Organizations and Groups That Protect Rights: United Nations (UN) – An international group that promotes peace and human rights UNICEF: originally the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, is a United Nations agency dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children worldwide, focusing on health, education, and well-being, particularly for the most vulnerable. Governments and Laws – Countries have rules to protect rights. Charities and Activists – Groups and people work to defend rights.
Advocacy Project Ideas - Research and present a global issue. - Create posters to raise awareness. - Write a letter to a human rights organization.
Reflection and Discussion - Why do you think human rights are important? - How can you help make the world fairer for everyone?
Evaluation Questions 1. What are human rights? 2. Why are human rights important? 3. Name one organization that protects human rights. 4. What does it mean to be a global citizen? 5. How can students promote justice and equality? 6. Give an example of a global issue affecting human rights.