What are rights? Why are they important?
After viewing and discussing the BTN article about the Rights of a Child this week, think more about the idea of human rights.
In class task
Brainstorm a list of basic human rights for everyone.
Are there any rights that are more important to children?
A simplified version of the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child can be viewed here and more information from Unicef can be found here.
Rank these rights from most important to least important. Choose your top three choices. Explain why you think these rights are important - use your best persuasive language techniques!
o Children have the right to be with their family or a family who will care for them
o Children have the right to an adequate standard of living
o Children with a disability have the right to special care
o Every child has the right to be alive
o Children have the right to good quality education
o Children must not be used as cheap workers or soldiers
o Children have the right to say what they think and to meet together to express their views
o Every child has the right to a name and nationality
o Children have the right to nutritious food and clean water
o Children have the right to health care
o Children have the right to play
o Children have the right to be kept safe and not be hurt or neglected
o Children have the right to practise their own language, religion and culture
