Human Rights Education Stella Murray Human Rights Education Coordinator Grainne Teggart Campaigns and Youth Officer

What are Human Rights?

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) Adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on December 10 th 1948 Take a look at the UDHR

Definition of Human Rights “a common standard of achievement for all peoples…” UDHR “Every human right is a universal claim, something which all people everywhere are entitled to, simply because we are human” Amnesty International

What is the purpose of human rights Set the basic standards without which people cannot live in dignity as human beings. Aim to promote respect for the life and dignity of every person. Place a responsibility on the state for good governance and the satisfaction of its citizens’ basic human needs.

Are children’s rights different to adult’s rights? Children are human too!

United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) Unanimously adopted by the United Nations on 20th November 1989 Ratified by 192 out of 194 countries Take a look at the UNCRC

Survival Development Participation Protection Those things children need to reach their full potential from education and play to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. Require that children be protected from abuse, neglect and exploitation. The child’s right to life through the most basic needs, including food, shelter and access to health care The right to freedom of expression which allows children to take an active part in their communities and nations. UNCRC

Our responsibility as educators Member countries were called upon to publicise the text of the UDHR ‘…to cause it to be disseminated, displayed, read and expounded principally in schools and other education institutions… Article 42 (UNCRC) states that ‘all children and people working with children should know the UNCRC’

An Curaclam Bunscoile agus Oideachas Chearta an Duine Aithníonn sé nach duine scartha gach páiste ach gur ball teaghlaigh, ball de phobail agus leoga ball de phobal domhanda iad.

SEOMRA RANGA CHEARTA AN DUINE A CHRÚTHÚ It is important that children; Are not just taught about respect but experience respect in the classroom Are not just taught about responsibility but experience responsibility in their everyday lives in school Are not just told about the need to be tolerant but witness the appreciation of diversity

SEOMRA RANGA CHEARTA AN DUINE A CHRÚTHÚ It is important that the classroom environment Values the contribution of each child Respects the right of freedom of expression Encourages active participation

a chinntiú go bhfuil tuiscint ag páistí ar a gcearta féin agus ar a bhfreagrachtaí bainteacha; dearcadh a chothú maidir le hurraim agus le meas a thabhairt d’uathúlacht gach duine; scileanna a chur chun cinn a chuireann ar chumas páistí gníomhú ar bhealaí a chosnaíonn agus a chuireann chun cinncearta an duine. Cad é an rud é Oideachas Chearta an Duine? What is Human Rights Education?

Human Rights Education involves: Learning ABOUT human rights Learning FOR human rights Learning THROUGH human rights

Amnesty’s HRE Resources Educational resources, blogs and videos Teach Rights web based Junior Urgent Actions Lesson Plans School Speaker Programme Lift Off Human Rights Education Programme for Primary schools (Training through ELB and ITE) New KS4 Citizenship resource for Northern Ireland

Primary Post Primary, School Speakers Youth groups Ormeau Road, Belfast BT7 3GP Tel

Lift Off Programme Free downloadable resources Web support Support to schools CPD ITE Linking Links to other initiatives

Activity - Human Rights Walk Line up along the back wall Read your role card Listen to the statements If you feel the statement applies to you take a step forward. If not stay where you are. The size of the step you take will depend on how fully you think the statement applies to you.

1. I have a great social life, doing lots of different things. My right to rest and leisure is respected. 2. I never have to worry about where my next meal is coming from. My right to adequate food is respected. 3. I feel certain that my right to a fair trial will always be respected and that I will never be imprisoned unfairly. 4. Global warming does not really affect my lifestyle. 5. I know that I will have a good future and be able to reach my full potential. My right to an education will be respected. 6. I have no worries about going out at any time of the day or night where I live. My right to live in safety is respected. 7. My culture is respected within the community where I live. 8. I reckon I have as good a chance as anyone else of getting a job or promotion for which I am qualified. My right to be treated equally is respected. 9. I feel comfortable going into public places. My rights to equality and to be free from discrimination are respected. 10. I don ’ t worry about getting ill. I know that my right to adequate medical care when I need it will be respected. 11. I feel safe and happy in my work. My right to work in a safe environment is respected.

Activity - Human Rights Walk How far did you get? How did you feel about your progress? How did you feel whenever you saw other people’s progress?

Activity - Human Rights Walk What did you think of this activity as a participant? What did you like/not like about it? What do you think young people would gain from it? How might you adapt it for use with your class? How might you follow up on this activity?

YOU ARE POWERFUL PROTECT THE HUMAN