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Unit Summary

Using a range of case studies from human rights to fracking and climate action, pupils consider how they can take responsible action to tackle some of the challenges currently facing society.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain what human rights are, examine what happens when these rights are abused and identify who is responsible for protecting them.

Key Notes

• There are several important documents which set out our human rights, including the UDHR, ECHR & the Human Rights Act.
• All public authorities, such as the Government, the NHS, schools and the police, must follow the Human Rights Act.
• Human rights is a global issue, with some countries still abusing rights today.
• Protecting human rights is a global responsibility, addressed by the organisations such as the UN and NGOs.

Vocabulary To Learn

• human rights: basic rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to
• United Nations (UN): an international organisation comprising of most countries in the world which aims to promote peace, security and international cooperation
• non-governmental organisations: a non-profit, voluntary group of citizens who work on a local, national or international level to achieve an aim; they are not controlled by the Government, but will often work closely with them

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• You can take legal action if your human rights are abused by anyone.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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• How is plastic damaging the environment? Study Guide
• What actions can we take to address climate change? Study Guide
• Why is fracking controversial? Study Guide
• Why is poverty still a global problem? Study Guide