Unit Five:Human Rights

Understanding our fundamental rights and the struggles to protect them.

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Human rights awareness

Lesson 1: Are We Aware of These Rights - I

This lesson introduces the fundamental concept of human rights and explores why awareness is crucial for their protection. We examine the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its historical context.

  • Definition and scope of human rights
  • The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)
  • Civil and political rights
  • Case studies of rights violations
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Human rights in action

Lesson 2: Are We Aware of These Rights - II

Building on Lesson 1, we delve deeper into specific rights and how they apply in different contexts. This lesson focuses on economic, social, and cultural rights.

  • Economic, social and cultural rights
  • Right to work and fair wages
  • Freedom from discrimination
  • Contemporary human rights challenges
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Lesson 3: Rights to Health and Education

This lesson examines two fundamental human rights that are essential for human development and dignity: the right to health and the right to education.

  • International recognition of health and education rights
  • Barriers to accessing healthcare and education
  • Global disparities in health and education outcomes
  • Successful programs that promote these rights
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Coal miners at work

Lesson 4: Coal Miners

Exploring workers' rights through the lens of coal mining history, this lesson examines the struggles for fair labor practices, workplace safety, and collective bargaining.

  • History of coal mining and labor conditions
  • Development of workers' rights movements
  • Occupational health and safety issues
  • Modern challenges in extractive industries
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Frederick Douglass portrait

Lesson 5: Frederick Douglass

This lesson focuses on Frederick Douglass, the renowned abolitionist, and his contributions to human rights, particularly in the fight against slavery and for racial equality.

  • Biography of Frederick Douglass
  • His role in the abolitionist movement
  • Writings and speeches on human rights
  • Legacy in modern civil rights movements
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Recommended Reading

Enhance your understanding of human rights with these carefully selected books:

Stack of books

Human Rights Timeline

1215

Magna Carta - first document to limit a king's power and protect certain rights

1948

Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the UN

1964

Civil Rights Act in the US prohibits discrimination

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