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Why Human Rights II ? is a DVD Kit
designed for the classroom with factual advice from Amnesty International.
The video case studies are often tragic, but convey the commitment and principles
of individuals, as they push for change in their countries. Often against huge
odds. The case studies are from the 1990's but retain the same freshness and relevance today - sadly, some things are slow to change in a troubled world. The activities encourage students to examine their own priorities, and to
critically explore how countries manage those who are dissenters.
At times of international controversy this DVD is an invaluable way of encouraging
students to recognise the values of those seeking change, and the methods of
control used by those in power.
There are video case study reports from: Tibet, ex-Yugoslavia, Nigeria, Turkey, Iraq, Indonesia, East Timor, Uruguay, Sudan, Pakistan, USA, China, Chile, Morocco, Somalia, Russia, Argentina, Brazil and Britain.
The human case studies reported explore: street children, genocide, freedom of expression, rights, refugees, disappearances, prisoners of conscience, and torture. By way of example, DVD clip 2 (6mins - freedom of expression) reports:
- Civil rights activist imprisoned during 'Right to Vote' campaign in USA.
- Nun imprisoned and tortured for supporting Dalai Lama and Tibetan independence.
- Indonesian factory worker tortured and killed for trade union activity.
- Execution of writer (Ken Saro-Wiwa) in Nigeria who campaigned against environmental damage.
CD based briefings and activity sheets help with the preparation of classroom lessons. Available on free approval. |
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