Is conflict a children's rights issue?
I can explain what conflict and rights are, and explain how one impacts the other.
- Year 9
Is conflict a children's rights issue?
I can explain what conflict and rights are, and explain how one impacts the other.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Rights are the things that every person is guaranteed and entitled to have by law.
- Rights are universal and are made so everyone can have a healthy, safe and happy life, no matter their background.
- Children have 54 rights that are outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child (UNCRC).
- During conflict, many of these rights are put at risk. Children may lose access to basics like shelter and safety.
- There are organisations which exist to help protect children's rights and provide support during crises.
Keywords
Rights - something we are entitled to by law
UNCRC - United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: a legally binding international agreement that sets out the civil, political, social and cultural rights of all children
Conflict - an active disagreement between people, groups or countries, often involving armed force or violence
Common misconception
Children are always protected during wars and conflicts because there are laws and organisations to help them.
Even though laws and organisations aim to protect children, conflict can still put them in danger. Many lose homes, schools or family, and may not get the help they need. Protection efforts are vital, but they can't always reach every child in time.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
- Depiction or discussion of serious crime
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What are rights designed to do?
Q2.Conflict is a major factor.
Q3.During conflict, children might access to basic needs such as shelter, education and healthcare.
Q4.Why might children be more affected by conflict than adults?
Q5.Match the word to its correct definition.
Q6.Rearrange these words to make a sentence about conflict.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word with its definition:
