HUMAN RIGHTS MODULE FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL Implementation steps Activity 1: Situation Last Monday, Farid was riding his bicycle to school. When rounding a corner, Farid lost control and fell, injuring his leg. His classmates only watched Farid fall and hurt himself. None of them came to help him even though he was in pain. On the contrary, some of them made fun of Farid using expressions like: “Showing off, eh?” “Hey! Daredevil!” “Taking the corner on your back, eh?” Activity 2: Group Activity In groups of 4, discuss the following: 1. Based on the above situation, what appropriate action can Farid take? 2. From whom can Farid obtain help? 3. What is the right decision for Farid to make: to leave the wound alone or to seek medical treatment? 4. If you were in Farid’s situation, what would you do? 5. In your opinion, why were Farid’s classmates unwilling to help him? Reflection: The teacher asks the students to reflect on Farid’s situation. 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 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 45