Unicef UK commit to the value of teaching human rights to students

The Guardian has written about Unicef UK’s report which recognises that when children learn about human rights bullying, exclusion and challenging school environments can be reduced.

The report followed an evaluation by researchers at the Universities of Brighton and Sussex of Unicef UK’s human rights projects in schools. Some of the key findings of the evaluation demonstrated that when younger people have the chance to learn more about human rights, learners can become more involved with making decisions, and are more confident to participate in debates on decisions that affect them.

This news chimes with Parliamentary Year Book’s commitment to citizenship education and to the teaching of rights and responsibilities in the curriculum.  Anita Tiessen, deputy executive director of Unicef UK stressed the significance of teaching younger people about their rights and that their report ‘demonstrates what a profound effect it can have not only on children, yet educators, school leaders, governors and parents’. For further guidance, see the relevant UK information.

Tags: citizenship, human rights, UNICEF