Resource Title

Celebrating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: A Civic Social and Political Education Resource Pack

Summary

Celebrating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a resource pack for CSPE teachers and their students. The resource contains 12 classes; each class sets out to answer an important question about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

Resource Details

  • Author: Gearóidin O' Dwyer, Michael Domoney and Audrey O' Reilly
  • Publisher: Amnesty International Ireland
  • Country of Publication: Ireland
  • Year: 2008
  • ISBN: 9780955560026
  • Page Count: 30

Description

The resource uses active learning methodologies to provide young people with the opportunity to:

  • Explore the origins and background of the UDHR;
  • Examine and empathise with the challenges faced by the UDHR;
  • Reflect on the achievements of individuals, society and governments because of the UDHR;

Reflect on their own ability to make a positive difference to human rights.

Big Ideas in this Resource

Celebrating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights resource aims to:

  • Introduce students to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and give them the opportunity to reflect on human rights in the world around them;
  • Explore the importance of human rights in creating a just and equal world;
  • Examine how individuals can take action to protect human rights and ensure a fairer world.

Suggested Use

For use in the teaching of CSPE modules: Rights and Responsibilities, Human Dignity and Development.

Available from:

Available online at https://www.amnesty.ie

To order a hard copy of the Celebrating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights resource please email hre@amnesty.ie