UDHR 9: Teaching Youth the Values of the UDHR
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In reflecting on the principle of human dignity and the value of human rights, Eleanor Roosevelt said:
"Where, after all, do human rights begin? In small places close to home-so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any map of the world."
After reading this quotation, the preamble, and the 30 articles, consider how you might rewrite the declaration for a young child so that he or she could understood these essential values and principles. What would you emphasize? How would you explain it? Write out the main statements of the principles and values that you would want to teach young students in the language that you would use to help them understand. Brainstorm activities that you might use to engage students in learning these values and principles.
Related Lesson Ideas
UDHR 1: Exploring the Immediate Historical Context
UDHR 2: Universe of Obligation
UDHR 3: A Negotiated Document
UDHR 4: What is a Right?
UDHR 5: Fulfilling the Dream of the UDHR
UDHR 6: Legacy, Judgment, and Memory
UDHR 7: Universal Rights
UDHR 8: Human Rights and Educating Global Citizens
UDHR 10: Creating a Better World
