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Homework- Why is it important? Homework Task: Read the booklet and complete as many chapter questions as possible The more you put in the more you get out! Deadline: Friday 13 th January 2012

Amnesty International Greeting Task: Pair share/write down what you already know about Amnesty International

'It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.' Chinese proverb

Key Areas of Amnesty Focus Amnesty International focuses on protecting ALL human beings in line with The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. What are Human Rights? TASK: In 2 minutes jot down as many Human Rights as you can

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Amnesty International Monthly Campaigns We have written letters, signed petitions, issued urgent actions, demonstrated outside courtrooms and embassies, launched hard-hitting media campaigns and lobbied officials directly. More recently, we have embraced the opportunities offered by social media and mobile communications. YOU AS AN INDIVIDUAL CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Video: You are powerful

Key Areas of Focus.... Arms trade Child soldiers Death penalty Freedom of expression Human rights Modern slavery Poverty and human rights Primary education Prisoners of conscience Refugees and asylum Sexuality rights Torture Traveller, Gypsy and Roma rights Women's rights Worker's rights TeachRights

Does it make a difference? "Phoning the police, faxing a protest, signing a postcard - all these things make a difference because they send a clear message... I believe that the phone calls to the police in Zimbabwe during my arrest saved me from torture and rape..." Jenni Williams, WOZA "My father, Fela Kuti, was released from prison in 1986 after Amnesty International took him on as a prisoner of conscience. So I am one of the thousands of people whose life has been directly affected by Amnesty's work." Femi Kuti "I owe my life to Amnesty International... Now I am dedicating that life to campaigning against the death penalty and raising awareness about human rights." Hafez Ibrahim

What is Write for Rights? Once a year, Amnesty International asks supporters to send greetings cards with messages of support to people all around the world who have suffered human rights abuses. A card or a letter with a friendly message can give someone hope and make them feel less alone. Many letters arriving at once can also make governments and people pay attention to people being treated unfairly. That is why every card or letter you send is important. Governments have the power to help the people you’ll read about in this booklet – so let’s ask them to do something.

“How wonderful is it that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” ~Anne Frank Letters Video

Video Case Study

Football Chain for Jabbar TASKS: On the footballer; 1.Write your name on the front shirt 2.Decorate the footballer 3.A message of hope/support/inspiration for Jabbar 4.On the back write- ‘Jabbar is one of our team- from OPS’.

What can YOU do now?  Start an Amnesty club at school  AmnesTEA event  Become an individual member

Break Time TASK: On your piece of paper write down what you enjoy about OPS, what could be improved, what you would like to see more or less of, any Sikhi related questions you may have. This is all anonymous!

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