Starter

Everyone stand up! Sit down when you have given one of the answers to the questions below… (no repeats).

1. Which three organisations did we talk about last week who protect our human rights?

2. What fifteen human rights did we discuss last week?

3. Give a definition of human rights.

Amnesty International

END THE DEATH PENALTY

ILLEGAL IMPRISONMENT AND TORTURE

CONTROL ARMS

YOUTH CAMPAIGNERS

DOES AMNESTY ACHIEVE ANYTHING?

• Share and read the information about one case of human rights abuses.

• Discuss the answers to the questions with your group.

• Be ready to explain the case to the class.

• IF YOU FINISH – come to collect another example

GROUP ACTIVITY

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO TAKE ACTION?

Look at the Amnesty website.

Search for other organisations who protect human rights (eg. Liberty, British Humanist Association, and more).

Sign one of their online petitions.

Write a letter or email in support of a campaign.

Start a group to support a campaign or organisation.

IT’S UP TO YOU!