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Year 10 - Citizenship

Are human rights really universal?

How do democratic systems work around the world?

Unit Summary

Pupils explore how key democratic structures such as the justice system, the media and government operate across the globe and consider the impact this has on human rights and citizens ability to take action.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain what human rights and human rights violations are.

Key Notes

  • The UDHR outlines fundamental rights for all.
  • The UDHR is not legally binding, so not all countries uphold these rights in practice.
  • Human rights violations still exist.
  • International organisations help to raise awareness and investigate issues of human rights violations.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • human rights: basic rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to
  • universal: relates to everyone in the world or everyone in a particular group or society
  • violation: an action that breaks a rule, law or someone's rights, often causing harm or damage

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Everyone across the world gets their fundamental human rights.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

The UDHR outlines fundamental rights for all. The UDHR is not legally binding, so not all countries uphold these rights in practice.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'human rights'

basic rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Everyone across the world gets their fundamental human rights. Correction: Human rights violations exist in many countries.

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