CIVIC EDUCATION

THEME – HUMAN RIGHTS

CLASS – SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS (SS 1)

TOPIC – THE SEVEN CORE FREEDOMS OF UDHR

LEARNING AREA 

1. Meaning of Seven Core Freedoms of UDHR

2. The Seven Core Freedoms of UDHR

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Pictures

2. Posters

3. Articles of human rights declaration, e.g. code of conduct.

4. Illustrative diagrams, etc.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. explain the meaning of seven core freedoms of UDHR.

2. mention the seven core freedoms of UDHR.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

MEANING OF THE SEVEN CORE FREEDOMS OF UDHR

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a historic document which outlined the rights and freedoms everyone is entitled to. It was the first international agreement on the basic principles of human rights. They are major rights that all members of the United Nations organization must entrench in their constitution and must be benefited by their citizens. The seven core freedoms are freedoms that cannot be taken away from any individual even in emergency situations.

The Seven Core Freedoms of UDHR represent key aspects of human rights that are essential for the dignity, well-being, and freedom of all individuals. Upholding and protecting these core freedoms is critical in promoting social justice, equality, and human dignity for all.

SEVEN CORE FREEDOMS OF UDHR

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) identifies seven core freedoms that are considered fundamental human rights to be protected and upheld for all individuals. These core freedoms are outlined in various articles of the UDHR and include:

1. Right to Life, Liberty and Dignity of Human Person – Everyone has the right to live and to live in freedom. Everyone has the right to be free from unlawful or arbitrary arrest, detention or deprivation of his or her liberty. Everyone is entitled to protection against violence, physical injury, threats and intimidation by state officials or private individuals, groups or institutions.

2. Freedom from Discrimination by Gender, Race, Ethnicity, National Origin or Religion – All persons are equal before the law and are entitled to the equal protection of the law, including protection against discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, citizenship, sexual orientation, etc.

3. Right to Freedom of Movement – Everyone has the right to come and go as he or she wishes within his or her country. Everyone has the right to leave and return to his or her country

4. Right to Freedom from Forced Labour and Slavery (such as practices and servitude) – Everyone has the right to be free from forced labour, unless it is a lawfully imposed punishment for a crime. Everybody has the right to be free from slavery, slavery-like practices, including debt bondage and forced or servile marriage, and servitude.

5. Right to Freedom of Association and Peaceful Assembly –  Everyone has the right to form a true union or join one that already exist. Everyone has the right to organized and to attend peaceful meetings. No one should be forced to belong to a group.

6. Right to Expression, Thought, Conscience or Religion – Everyone has the right to practice his or her religion freely, to change it and to practice it either individually or with other people.

7. Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression – Everyone has the right to speak his or her mind, provided it is done in full respect of the rights and reputations of others. This includes the freedom to seek, receive and impart information

OTHERS ARE A FOLLOWS:

8. Right to Remedy by Competent Tribunal

9. Freedom from Arbitrary Arrest, Exile

10. Right to Fair Public Hearing

11. Right to be Considered Innocent until Proven Guilty

12. Freedom from Interference with Privacy, Family, Home and      Correspondence

13. Right to Free Movement in and out of the Country

14. Right to Asylum in Other Countries from Persecution

15. Right to a Nationality and Freedom to Change It

16. Right to Marriage and Family

17. Right to Own Property

18. Freedom to Belief and Religion

19. Freedom of Opinion and Information

20. Right of Peaceful Assembly and Association

21. Right to Participate in Government and in Free Elections

22. Right to Social Security

23. Right to Desirable Work and to Join Trade Unions

24. Right to Rest and Leisure

25. Right to Adequate Living Standard

26. Right to Education

27. Right to Participate in the Cultural Life of the Community

28. Right to Social Order Assuring Human Rights

29. Community Duties Essential to Free and Full Development

30. Freedom from State or Personal Interference in the above Rights.

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. explains the meaning of seven core freedom of UDHR.

2. discusses the seven core freedom of UDHR.

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. explain the meaning of the seven core freedom of UDHR.

2. mention the core freedom of UDHR.

LESSON EVALUATION

Teacher asks tudents to,

1. explain the meaning of the seven core freedoms of UDHR.

2. list and explain at least four of the seven.