Activity 1. Drag and drop
Drag and drop words to match definitions with correct characteristics of human rights
Characteristics
Human rights cannot be given or taken away: _____
Human rights apply to all people regardless of their background, and include rights to life, freedom, equality, and dignity:_______
Human rights cannot be divided or treated separately:________
Human rights relate to and depend on other human rights________
Human rights are birthright to all humans________
Definitions
Universal
Inalienable
Inherent
Interdependent
Indivisible
Correct answer:
Inalienable: Human rights cannot be given or taken away.
Universal: Human rights apply to all people regardless of their background, and include rights to life, freedom, equality, and dignity.
Indivisible: Human rights cannot be divided or treated separately.
Interdependent: Human rights relate to and depend on other human rights.
Inherent: Human rights are birthright to all humans.
Activity 2. Fill the blanks
Fill in the missing words into the appropriate blanks in the text to complete the passage.
Understanding Human Rights
Before we explore the strategies for integrating human rights into social inclusion initiatives, let's ensure we have a solid understanding of what human rights entail.
From a legal perspective, human rights are the fundamental rights and freedoms that are ………. to all human beings, regardless of nationality, place of residence, sex, ethnicity, religion, or any other status. These rights are protected under international law and many national constitutions. They encompass a wide array of civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights, providing ………. against discrimination, arbitrary arrest or detention, torture, and other violations. Human rights laws are designed to ensure that individuals are ………. with dignity, equality, and fairness, and that they have the ability to participate fully in the social, political, and economic spheres of their communities and nations. They establish the basic standards for human behaviour and are often ……….. through legal mechanisms, such as international treaties, conventions, and domestic laws, to safeguard the rights and well-being of all individuals.
Social inclusion aims to create a society where every individual can participate fully and equally. Human rights provide the ……… for this endeavour. Recognizing and respecting human rights is integral to building inclusive communities.
Missing Words:
- treated
- protection
- inherent
- ethical and legal framework
- enforced
Correct order: inherent, protection, treated, enforced, ethical and legal framework
Activity 3. Multiple choice exercise
Question:
Every community is unique, with diverse needs. However, many communities face similar economic, social, and political challenges. Social inclusion initiatives and projects may vary depending on specific needs, groups, and goals. Nevertheless, the successful integration of human rights principles into social inclusion initiatives at the local level shares common ground with most initiatives and requires a systematic approach.
Which of the following is a key step in the systematic approach to integrating human rights into local social inclusion initiatives, as described in the text? Select the correct answer:
A) Identifying unique challenges for every community
B) Varying the integration approach for different communities
C) Conducting needs assessments to understand specific needs
D) Implementing integration plans without assessing need
Correct answer is C.
Activity 4. True or false
Correct answers
- Adopting a human rights-based approach involves empowering individuals to understand and assert their rights. (True)
- The approach aims to reduce people's involvement in shaping decisions that directly influence their human rights. (False)
- The integration of human rights standards and principles is a priority in the formulation of policies and organisational operations. (True)
- The underlying principle of "Legality" is of fundamental importance in applying a human rights-based approach in practice. (False)