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Year 9 - Citizenship

Is conflict a children's rights issue?

Why do people move around the world?

Unit Summary

Pupils consider why people migrate, the impact it has on communities, whether migration should be controlled and what support is available to migrants.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain what conflict and rights are, and explain how one impacts the other.

Key Notes

  • Rights are the things that every person is guaranteed and entitled to have by law.
  • Rights are universal and are made so everyone can have a healthy, safe and happy life, no matter their background.
  • Children have 54 rights that are outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child (UNCRC).
  • During conflict, many of these rights are put at risk. Children may lose access to basics like shelter and safety.
  • There are organisations which exist to help protect children's rights and provide support during crises.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • rights: something we are entitled to by law
  • UNCRC: United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: a legally binding international agreement that sets out the civil, political, social and cultural rights of all children
  • conflict: an active disagreement between people, groups or countries, often involving armed force or violence

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Children are always protected during wars and conflicts because there are laws and organisations to help them.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Rights are the things that every person is guaranteed and entitled to have by law. Rights are universal and are made so everyone can have a healthy, safe and happy life, no matter their background.

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

something we are entitled to by law.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Children are always protected during wars and conflicts because there are laws and organisations to help them. Correction: Even though laws and organisations aim to protect children, conflict can still put them in danger. Many lose homes, schools or family, and may not get the help they need. Protection efforts are vital, but they can't always reach every child in time.

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