HUMAN RIGHTS MODULE FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL Reference notes for the teacher: i. Human rights are fundamental rights and freedoms that belong to every human being. These rights are stated in the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) adopted by the United Nations on 10 December 1948. ii. The UDHR declares that every human being is born equal in dignity and rights, regardless of race, religion, colour, gender and status. iii. Children’s rights are stated in the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). iv. There are 54 articles in the CRC. v. Children are persons who are 18 years of age and below. vi. Malaysia has ratified the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). vii. Gender refers to the attitudes, feelings and behaviours that a given culture associates with a person’s biological sex (male, female or intersex) – American Psychology Association (APA). The following are among the articles in the CRC that are relevant to the activity: • • • • • • • 86 Article 2, CRC. Non-discrimination Article 5, CRC. Parental guidance and a child’s evolving capacities Article 24, CRC. Right to health and health services Article 12, CRC. Views of the child Article 13, CRC. Freedom of expression Article 3, CRC. Best interests of the child Article 17, CRC. Access to information that is appropriate