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When you see me it means you need to take notes!! Nga Motika Tangata: Human Rights

Why learn about Human Rights? l All citizens need: To understand their responsibilities in regards of the rights of others CHOOSE TWO l To be aware of those rights which are POINTS fundamental to dignity and to humanity l To value the differences and diversity among people so that conflicts which can arise from these difference are reduced l To know the agencies in our society which have been set up to help protect human rights l

What are Human Rights? l Human Rights are the standards of treatment and equality of opportunity that all people everywhere should have so that they can have fair, free and peaceful lives. U E V NI L A RS

Human Rights, Legal Rights and Moral Rights l Legal rights are laid down by law. l Moral rights are not formal but are held to be reasonable. l Human rights are thought to have universal application.

What are Human Rights? l Defined and stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) l Includes such rights as: The right to life, liberty and safety; freedom from slavery or unlawful detention; equality under the law. UDHR was created by the United Nations as a direct result of the atrocities of WW 2.

Human Rights in Aotearoa New Zealand does not have a written constitution which guarantees SUMMARISE the rights of New Zealanders. l NZ citizens enjoy a wide range of civil and other liberties under specific laws which set out rights and outlaw discrimination. l The Human Rights Commission, established in 1978, provides a further safeguards that the rights of New Zealanders are respected. l

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Can you curtail human rights ? Here are some measures that Governments take which overrule the rights of the individual: l STATE OF EMERGENCY: l Curfew is enforced l Internment of suspected terrorists without charge l Identity cards/papers l Stop and search

Can you curtail human rights ? l RELIGIOUS PRINCIPLES: No trading on Sundays l Women must observe a dress code l No alcohol l l THE GOOD OF THE MAJORITY OVERRULES INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS Noise regulations l Birth restrictions l Hosepipe ban l

Can you curtail human rights ? CHOOSE TWO POINTS Reasons for limiting human rights include: l national security l the economic well-being of a country l public health and morals l the preservation of law and order l the need to respect the rights of others In view of these exceptions it becomes harder to define a list of human rights that should

What is Social Justice? l Social Justice is the idea that all groups of people should get a fair share of the Earth’s resources and be free from oppression.

Key ideas l freedom l free from oppression l standards of treatment l equality of opportunity l fair, free and peaceful lives l a fair share of the Earth’s resources These key ideas have been developed over time. Construct a “Freedom Road” timeline using what you

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HUMAN RIGHTS: KNOW THEM LIVE THEM DEFEND THEM