For ages 12 and up
Activity 1:
The UDHR was written in 1948. Have men and women's right to express
their thoughts, to give and receive information, or to get a basic
education changed since the UDHR was written 55 years ago? If
so,
List up to 5 negative changes and propose solutions for each of
them.
List up to 5 positive changes and explain why these changes have
occurred.
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For ages 12 and up
Activity
2:
More than 400 million people have access to the Internet. Despite
the rapid increase in computer use there is still an enormous
gap between those that have access to information and communication
technologies and those that do not. People without access to ICTs
will not have the ability to exercise their right to give and
get information or to get a basic education to the same extent
as those with access. What can be done to correct this imbalance?
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work |
For ages 12 and up
Activity 3:
Some human rights conventions specifically prohibit expression
that promotes national, racial or religious hatred or calls for
discrimination, hostility or violence. It is abusive, insulting,
and intimidating. Moreover, it may lead to violence, hatred or
discrimination. ICTs have made it easier for racist ideas to be
disseminated around the world.What should be done when ICTs are
used to promote 'hate speech'?
Hate speech is a troubling matter for people who believe in free
speech. Can we protect freedom of speech and limit hate speech
when people use ICTs? If so, how can it be done?
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For ages 12 and up
Activity 4:
Activities 2 and 3 highlight some new human rights issues that
have arisen as a result of information and communication technologies.
Are there others? Do articles 19 and 26 need to rewritten
to address human rights issues raised by new information and
communication technologies (ICTs)? If so, write a new version
of each article so that it addresses these issues.
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For ages 8 and up
Activity 5:
Information and communication technologies make it easier for
schools to communicate with each other. How can ICTs enhance the
desire to get to know others better, to show others the wealth
of one's own culture and develop mutual respect?
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For ages 8 and up
Activity 6:
What role should ICTs play at school in developing a more peaceful
world? How can the use of ICTs at school help bring peace within
communities and between world communities? List your ideas and
suggestions for future projects.
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