HUMAN RIGHTS MODULE FOR PRIMARY 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. Among the articles in the CRC that are relevant to the activity: • Non-discrimination (Article 2, CRC) • Freedom to speak and express opinions (Article 13, CRC) • Protection against all forms of abuse by parents or guardians (Article 19, CRC) 40