The Universal Declaration of Human

RightsBy: The UN

The Document

• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was created by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1948 in Paris.

• It was created after the turmoil and conflicts experienced through World War II.

• It represents the first global expression of rights to which all human beings are inherently entitled.

Deciphering the Declaration

• You will each receive one of the thirty rights from the Declaration to take a closer look at.

• On your index card, write the article number of your right at the top. Then, rewrite your right in a way your classmates can understand; make it “current.” Write your name on the back.

• Use a dictionary or thesaurus to figure out what certain words mean.

• Study vocab until everyone is finished.

The High School Declaration of Human Rights• In a small group, you will now create The High School Declaration of Human

Rights.

• In your group, decide on 10 to 15 common courtesies you would like to see in your high school environment from your peers.

• These may be similar to the actual Declaration of Human Rights, but get creative and stay school appropriate

• Use markers to make your declaration on the butcher paper provided. The best ones will be selected to go on display.