Explore judgment, justice, and the International Criminal Court with these resources centered on the documentary film The Reckoning.
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Justice & Human Rights
The Reckoning: Understanding the International Criminal Court
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Discover the debates and the dilemmas that surrounded the creation of the UDHR. Consider the legacies of the declaration, one of the most celebrated milestones in the history of human rights.
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights
This unit leads students through a deep exploration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, from the history of its creation to its legacy in today’s global community.
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A Negotiated Document
By comparing multiple versions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, students gain insight into the motives of those who crafted it.
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Creating a Better World
Students devise a creative way to present their plan for pursuing the dream of universal human rights today.
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Defining Human Rights
Students create a definition for right in order to explore the challenges faced by the UN Commission on Human Rights to create an international framework of rights for all human beings.
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Examining the Immediate Historical Context
Through a timeline activity, students learn how World War II and the Holocaust shaped the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Fulfilling the Dream
Students explore the challenges and logistics of enforcing the articles of Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Human Rights and Educating Global Citizens
Students question how the Universal Declaration of Human Rights impacts the way they see themselves as citizens of the global community.
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Justice & Human Rights
LGBTQ History and Why It Matters
Students learn about two millennia of LGBTQ history and reflect on how that history is represented in their textbooks and curricula.
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Legacy, Judgment, and Memory
Students consider the legacies of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in the world today and discuss how they think its success should be measured.
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Making Rights Universal
Students analyze four rights in the UDHR and decide whether they are universal and enjoyed by all in the world today.
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