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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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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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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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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Teaching Youth the Values of the UDHR
Students challenge their comprehension of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by rewriting the document for a younger audience.
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Understanding the Global Refugee Crisis
Students use videos and readings featuring US Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power to develop a historical and human understanding of today’s global refugee crisis.
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Universal Rights
Students question whether the rights laid out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights are truly universal, and how time, geography, language, and culture impact this.
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Universe of Obligation
To prepare for a deep study of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, students explore the idea of the “the universe of obligation.”
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