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

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.