Understanding Our Basic Human Rights

Understanding Our Basic Human Rights

Year 9 Social Studies Learning about fundamental rights and freedoms Building a foundation for citizenship

What Are Rights?

Think about what you believe you deserve simply because you are human What protections should everyone have? Share your ideas with a partner

What Are Human Rights?

Rights that belong to every person simply because they are human They are universal - for all people, everywhere They cannot be taken away or given up They protect human dignity and equality

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights Timeline

The Right to Life and Security

Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security Protection from violence and harm Right to personal safety Includes protection from torture and cruel treatment

Freedom of Expression and Belief

Right to express opinions and ideas freely Freedom of speech, press, and media Right to practice any religion or belief Freedom to participate in cultural life

Civil and Political Rights vs. Economic and Social Rights

{"left":"Right to vote and participate in government\nFreedom from discrimination\nRight to fair trial and justice","right":"Right to education and healthcare\nRight to adequate standard of living\nRight to work and fair wages"}

Rights Matching Activity

Work in groups of 3-4 Match the human rights scenarios to the correct articles Discuss why each right is important Present one example to the class

The Foundation of Freedom

'Recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world.' - Preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Summary: Our Basic Human Rights

Right to life, liberty and security Freedom of expression, religion and belief Right to equality and non-discrimination Right to education and healthcare Right to participate in government Right to fair treatment under law