Presenting Human Rights and Social Justice

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Objective

I can develop and deliver a presentation on a human rights or social justice topic, incorporating credible sources and persuasive techniques.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

TED-Ed · 4:47Vetted channel

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Define "human rights" as presented in the video and explain why they are considered inalienable and universal.

2

Describe the historical context that led to the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Based on the video, what are two key considerations for ensuring a balanced perspective when presenting on a human rights or social justice topic? According to the video, why is it important to understand the historical context of human rights when preparing a presentation on a related topic? The video discusses criticisms of the universality of human rights. How could you address these criticisms in your presentation to show a comprehensive understanding of the issue?

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