HUMAN RIGHTS MODULE FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL Reflection: The students are given the opportunity to reflect on their feelings during the question and answer session and to relate them to the rights of the child. 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. The following are among the articles in the CRC that are relevant to the activity: • • • • • • Article 2, CRC. Non-discrimination Article 12, CRC. Views of the child Article 14, CRC. Freedom of thought, conscience and religion Article 13, CRC. Freedom of expression Article 29, CRC. Goals of education Article 18, CRC. Parental responsibilities 83