basic rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to

relates to everyone in the world or everyone in a particular group or society

an action that breaks a rule, law or someone’s rights, often causing harm or damage

Are human rights really universal?

Citizenship

How does the justice system work elsewhere?

How are decisions made in other countries?

How do others govern?

Is the free press free everywhere?

How do citizens take action in democratic and non-democratic societies?

Do all nations work with international organisations?

Pupils explore how key democratic structures such as the justice system, the media and government operate across the globe and consider the impact this has on human rights and citizens ability to take action.

How do democratic systems work around the world?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

References to gangs, knife crime, Child criminal exploitation, county lines.

something that applies to everyone, everywhere

an action that breaks a rule, law or someone’s rights and causes harm

to issue legal sentences for human rights violators

to guarantee human rights protection for every country

to review and monitor the human rights practices of Member States

Which of the following is a function of the UN Human Rights Council?

They have the power to change national laws in all countries.

They apply pressure, raise awareness and offer support without using force.

They can make laws that enforce human rights.

They only help by providing financial support to countries in need.

Why are international organisations important when addressing human rights violations?

The UDHR stands for the Universal {{}} of Human Rights. It was created in 1948 to outline the basic rights and freedoms everyone should have.

Match the international organisation to their main aim.

Why might taking action be harder in a non-democratic country?

protesters are arrested for criticising leaders

Match the type of political system to the correct example.

How are citizens' rights usually protected in a democratic country?

In many {{}} countries, the Government does not always protect citizens' rights.

Which group might support citizens in non-democratic countries taking action?

In {{}} countries, people often use peaceful protests to influence change and express their views.

Starter Quiz

Why might taking action be harder in a non-democratic country?