HUMAN RIGHTS What are they, where do they come from and how do they affect you?

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
HUMAN RIGHTS.
Advertisements

Delivery notes In the notes section at the bottom of these slides there are some additional notes to aid delivery. You can view these in full by going.
Universal Declaration Of Human Rights SEN My Changing World.
What you will learn in this session 1.Principles of Equality, Diversity and Human Rights 2.Relevant legislation, Trust policies and processes 3.Individual.
Human rights protection and the European Union
A Brief Introduction. These rights are all interrelated, interdependent and indivisible. Universal human rights are often Expressed and guaranteed by.
By the end of the lesson I should;
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for human rights to be respected and protected for everyone.
1 Breakout sessions The National Conference on the criminalisation of Forced Marriage.
Warm-Up Thursday, January 15
Article 1: Right to equality
Equality and Human Rights Commission. Overview of the Morning EHRC – What we do Human Rights Inquiry Making sense of Human Rights Table sessions.
Human Rights 4 me presentation by Sofi Taylor Health Improvement Lead (Equality and Diversity) NHS GG&C Mental Health Services.
1 African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. 2 African Charter One of four regional human rights agreements Adopted 1981; entered into force 1986 All.
Equality and Human Rights Commission Angus Cleary, Regional Manager North West.
Name RMPS Mrs McGuinness Rm 135 Tue p3 4.1.
Human Rights: Civil Rights & Liberties Meryl Mohan Monica Thomas Sherine Rahimi Meryl Mohan Monica Thomas Sherine Rahimi.
Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals 1 HUMAN RIGHTS AWARENESS TRAINING PRESENTED BY: Steve Baldwin.
Our rights and responsibilities at school/college and within the wider community 2 Case study: Human rights infringed in the UK OCR Citizenship Studies.
Place yourself in the room according to the structure below. Back of Room Front of Room Window Side Door side.
Changing Rights and Freedoms Part 1 By S. Angelo Head Teacher History East Hills Girls Technology High School 2007.
Human Rights in the UK What are your Human Rights? 3 minutes write down as many human rights you can think off HOMEWORK – Research into genetic engineering.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS «AMPARO- SOCIETY AND ARMY» Rights of military personnel in post- soviet countries Comparative Analysis.
Human Rights & Business in Kenya. Agenda 1.What are Human Rights? 2.Why are Human Rights important to Business? 3.Human Rights Challenges in Kenya 4.Group.
Well done! Due to all your hard work writing your lists of essentials we need in order to live on our new planet we have began to bring more people here!
Manager ethics Human rights Slovak University of Technology Faculty of Material Science and Technology in Trnava.
Rights I have at SchoolResponsibilities I have at school Complete the table above.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Before the Declaration Countries signing the UN Charter vowed to stand behind the goal of “promoting and encouraging.
Our Interpretation of 6 Articles From the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
© Pearson Education Limited Printing and photocopying permitted National Public Services Unit 1 Government, policies and the public services © Pearson.
HEALTH AND HUMAN RIGHTS. NIHRC The role of the Commission To keep law and practice under review Advise government on the protection of human rights Advise.
Fight For Your Rights! By: AJ Campbell.
Definitions  Freedoms – privileges that are so basic they cannot be restricted by laws of the governments (e.g. religion)  Rights – granted and guaranteed.
Rights and Duties Successful Measures and Real Targets A Survival Pack for Active Citizens.
COVENANT ON CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS. Main obligations Duty to respect (art.2) Duty to ensure (art.2) Duty to give effect to the provisions of the Covenant.
Mental Health, Poverty & Social Exclusion – -Day Conference organised by The Richmond Foundation - 8 th October, 2010 – MCC – Valletta. Legislation & Legislative.
Why we need human rights…. The horrors of the second World War, concentration and death camps etc, led to an international organisation being set up to.
Human Rights By Tabitha and Cherie. What is Human Right? Indispensable Everyone should have it Regardless race, creeds, sexual orientation, gender, religious.
Human Rights and Advocacy A project by SIAA and SHRC Cathy Asante - Legal Officer.
Article 1:  All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
WHAT ARE HUMAN RIGHTS? Human rights are the rights and freedoms that we all have. Some human rights are based on our physical needs. The right to life.
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Right and Freedom Right – legal, moral, or social claim that people are entitled to, primarily from their government.
RIGHTS VS. PRIVILEGES WHO HAS THEM?. RIGHTS…. You do not have your FULL rights until you are 18. The following rights were established by the United Nations.
What are Human Rights? Short overview from M&LCSU Equality & Inclusion team.
THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS (UDHR)
Health and Social Care Mental Health Act 2007 Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (MCA / DoLS) What is Depriving a Person’s Liberty?
Law LA1: Human Rights European Convention on Human Rights & the Human Rights Act 1998 Unit 1 AS.
What is equality? Equality is about making sure everyone has a chance to take part in society on an equal basis and be treated appropriately, regardless.
Introduction to Human Rights The Human Rights Act and Human Rights Based Approaches.
Rights and Freedoms. COPY DOWN THESE DEFINITIONS Right: a moral or legal entitlement to have or do something. Freedom: the power or right to act, speak,
1998. Right to Life ◦ Areas to be considered  End of Life decisions  Example Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)  Medication  Example post code allocation for.
The Human Rights Act. Stephen Lawrence Lesson Objectives To describe what a right is. To identify the main contents of the Human Rights Act, To.
Human Rights Population. Population: Human Rights WHAT ARE HUMAN RIGHTS? Fundamental rights that belong to every person, simply by being a human being.
OBJECTIVES: Explain what is human rights
Human Rights in Complaints Handling and Inquiries: Perspectives from the Equality and Human Rights Commission Jonathan Timbers – Policy Manager, Equality.
Campaign to save the Human Rights Act
PSHCE Top Tips.
Objectives Discuss the European Convention on Human rights and the various Articles. Explain the role of the European Court of Human Rights. Explain the.
WHAT ARE HUMAN RIGHTS? -.
What is equality? Equality is about making sure everyone has a chance to take part in society on an equal basis and be treated appropriately, regardless.
Presented by: Bharat Jhalani July 2008
Article 3- Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person. Article 4- No one shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and the slave.
Human Rights.
The individual and society
Bill of Rights Study Guide
Christians and Human Rights
Human Rights.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Human Rights Day 2018.
Presentation transcript:

HUMAN RIGHTS What are they, where do they come from and how do they affect you?

What do human rights mean to you? Listen to what other people have to say about human rights. Think about what human rights mean to you. Video and stills from Amnesty UK,

Human Rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world. Watch this video to find out about human rights. Get ready to answer some questions. Video and still from Rights Info, human-rights-animation/

Questions about the video 1. Who has human rights? a. Children b. Prisoners c. Religious Groups d. Everyone! 3. When was the Human Rights Act passed in the UK? a b c When were human rights first established? a. After World War 1 b. Before World War 2 c. After world War 2 d And finally, can you name a human right?

Right to a fair trial Freedom of thought, belief and religion Right to marry and start a family Protection from discrimination What human rights are covered by UK law? Match the rights and freedoms to the descriptions Freedom of assembly and association Freedom of expression Right to education Right to liberty and security Right to life Right to participate in free elections Right to peaceful enjoyment of your property Respect for your private and family life, home and correspondence No punishment without law Freedom from slavery and forced labour Freedom from torture and inhuman or degrading treatment

Why are human rights important? Discuss which rights are most important to you and why. Can you think of examples of these rights, freedoms and protections in real life?            

Proposed changes to the Human Rights Act As part of their campaign for election in 2015, the current Conservative government proposed to replace the Human Rights Act with the British Bill of Rights. Watch the video to find out more. What do you think? Should the Human Rights Act be replaced? Video and still from BBC Newsbeat, 2015, &t=20s

What have you learnt? 1. Who has human rights? 2. Name 3 human rights. 3. When were they established? 4. Who established them? 5. How do they affect you?