- ‘Learning about human rights’ is a set of 5 lessons with worksheets and presentations on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and how child rights are affected by conflict, climate change and poverty. Understanding human rights and responsibilities will help protect and empower young people and enable them to become responsible and active citizens. Further information on this resource can be found at www.una.org.uk/teach-rights.UNA-UK has set up Generation United Nations, a programme to engage 13-18 year olds with the UN. Resources and events include a national schools Model UN tournament, UN careers and ‘masterclass’ events, a UN schools teaching pack and a new membership programme for this age group. For further information, please go here.
- ‘The United Nations Matters – Teacher’s Handbook’ is a Keystage 3 and 4 resource which aims to develop students’ awareness and understanding of the United Nations system and the global issues which it tackles. It is relevant to Learning for Life and Work (Northern Ireland) as well as other curriculum areas and can be found at http://www.una.org.uk/teach-un
- ‘International Days’ is UNA-UK’s most recent teaching resource; it raises awareness of global issues associated with particular dates in the year. It includes fact sheets and activities for lessons or assemblies in primary and secondary schools covering topics such as: human rights; press freedom; science; child labour; racism; health; refugees; water; conflict and the environment. Further information can be found at www.una.org.uk/teach-days.
- Schools and universities interested in organising a Model UN will find useful information here.