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UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)

Added: 12 Nov 2016 Contributor: Clare Quigley Resource type: Audio / Video

Short animation by the Children's Rights Alliance (www.childrensrights.ie) on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). It simply explains the UNCRC as a way of making sure that children are looked after. It is described as a list of things which children need including homes, places to play, schools and healthcare.

How it maps to the curriculum

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SPHE

Strand: Myself & the Wider World

Strand unit: Developing citizenship

Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:

  • be aware of and appreciate the diversity of cultures and people in the local community, recognise their contributions and be aware of how differences can enrich his/her experiences
  • explore what it means to belong and recognise some of the different groups to which he/she can belong
  • identify those who have special responsibilities for looking after people in the community and the importance of the contribution of each individual to community life

Suggestions for use: Could be used as an introduction to a lesson on Children's Rights.

Strand: Myself & the Wider World

Strand unit: Developing citizenship

Content objective:
This resource should enable a child to:

  • appreciate the diversity of people or groups within communities and the importance of mutual respect, empathy and understanding for living together in peace and harmony
  • be aware of the importance of mutual respect and sensitivity to the different values and attitudes held by others
  • examine how justice, fairness and equality may or may not be exemplified in a community
  • explore and recognise the rights and responsibilities of both adults and children in the school community
  • explore some of the issues and concerns in the local or national community

Suggestions for use: Could be used as an introduction to a lesson on Children's Rights.

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