1. Understanding Human Rights: Concepts and Debates UNIT ONE GLOBAL CLASSROOMS® GLOBAL CLASSROOMS® HUMAN RIGHTS UNIT

2. What are human rights?

3. Defining Human Rights Human Rights consist of… Civil and political rights ANDCivil and political rights AND Social, cultural and economic rightsSocial, cultural and economic rights These rights are indivisibleThese rights are indivisible

4. Defining Human Rights Human Rights can be… Positive (requiring action from government) ORPositive (requiring action from government) OR Negative (requiring government to refrain from violations)Negative (requiring government to refrain from violations)

5. Universal Declaration of Human Rights Adopted by the UN General Assembly December 10, 1948 The GA then called on all countries to publicize and distribute the text of the Declaration, especially in schools Eleanor Roosevelt was a major proponent Adopted by the UN General Assembly December 10, 1948 The GA then called on all countries to publicize and distribute the text of the Declaration, especially in schools Eleanor Roosevelt was a major proponent

6. Poster project Obtain an article Front: title and visual display of the human right (include article number) Back: Must be typed – Categorize and explain (may overlap) Fundamental: value and dignity of human life Political/civil Social/economic – Are there nations where these rights are denied? – Are there people in these nations that might object to some of these rights? Are there legitimate objections?

7. Discussion Should the Universal Declaration of Human Rights contain both positive and negative rights?Should the Universal Declaration of Human Rights contain both positive and negative rights? Is it the responsibility of countries to uphold both positive and negative rights?Is it the responsibility of countries to uphold both positive and negative rights? The United States is currently in a debate about whether or not everyone should have a right to health insurance. Is this a positive or negative right? What is your opinion on this issue?The United States is currently in a debate about whether or not everyone should have a right to health insurance. Is this a positive or negative right? What is your opinion on this issue?

8. Share your Mini-Essay How can art and media, such as photography, work as a tool to protect human rights?

9. HUMAN rights video and questions

10. Culture and Human Rights: The French Headscarves Ban UNIT ONE: CASE STUDY GLOBAL CLASSROOMS® GLOBAL CLASSROOMS® HUMAN RIGHTS UNIT

11. Short Film: French Headscarves Ban “By banning the headscarf from schools, France hopes to protect its fiercely won secular identity. But will this move backfire, further radicalizing an already marginalized community?”

12. The French Headscarves Ban: Understanding the Controversy French Government and Proponents of Ban Muslim Families and Opponents to Ban

13. Pro/con Headscarves issue Bring in evidence and examples from the headscarves case study to support or refute the resolution Prep format speech:

14. 1.Learn about speaking procedure. 2.Prepare your opening speech. 3.Prepare to speak during debate. 4.Calm your nerves by preparing thoroughly. 5.Practice, practice, practice. Public Speaking for Model UN

15. 6.Pace Yourself. Try not to talk too fast or too slow. 7.Choose a powerful tone and posture. 8.Connect with your audience. Make eye contact! 9.Get to the point: Speak concisely. 10.Be positive: Practice constructive criticism.

16. Questions pertaining to your assigned country. 1. What are predominant religions in your country? How are minority religions treated? 2. What do human rights monitoring groups say about your countries religious tolerance? 3. Does your country separate religion from government? 4. According to your country, what are the worst cases of religious intolerance occurring in the world today? 5. What treaties has your government signed or ratifies regarding religious intolerance? 6. What programs can your country suggest to help rebuild respect for religion around the world? How can the UN stop state-sponsored religious intolerance? Should some countries be pressured to change their government if their policies are too restrictive? Sources for research: http://crf.hudson.org/ www.ohchr.org http://hrw.org/doc?t=religion www.un.org/documents/ga/res/36/a36r055.htm www.un.org/documents/ga/res/48/a48r128.htm