Social Studies 20
Human Rights
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R100772
Understanding Power and Privilege Through Anti-Oppression: Global Citizenship Education. Module 2
This module aims to address power and privilege within the context of working within and between complex global issues that humans are facing today, such as: charity, justice, solidarity, power and privilege, anti-oppression, anti-racism, decolonization, the root causes of poverty and environmental sustainability.
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Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2019
R072073
Women's Rights. Raising the Glass Ceiling
In some countries around the world, women continue to fight for basic rights. This video program examines the rights of women in the U.S. vs. those living in China, Afghanistan and Kenya. Violence against women continues to be used as a weapon to ensure compliance. The program offers a brief history of women obtaining rights. Women in developing countries are starting to obtain higher levels of education, have representation in government and have business opportunities.
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$129.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R055109
Exploring Humanitarian Law. Resource Pack for Teachers
Exploring Humanitarian Law provides teachers with the resources to introduce students to the basic principles of international humanitarian law (IHL). The materials in the kit explain how IHL aims to protect life and human dignity during armed conflict and to prevent and reduce the suffering and devastation caused by war. The five modules examine: The Humanitarian Perspective, Limits in Armed Conflict, The Law in Action, Dealing with Violations and Responding to the Consequences of Armed Conflict.
The kit contains 12 booklets and 1 DVD.
The kit contains 12 booklets and 1 DVD.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R033019
Voices Into Action. Genocide
To provide a context for the study of Holodomor, this unit explores the history of genocide and how it can be prevented from happening in the future.
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January 22, 2019
R052532
Transforming Charity into Solidarity and Justice: Global Citizenship Education. Module 1
The Transforming Charity into Solidarity and Justice Module aims to guide students through understanding the potential and limitations of charity and how it necessitates global justice and solidarity.
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January 3, 2019
R053256
Waging Peace: Canada in Afghanistan
In 2006, Canada takes on a larger role as Canadian troops are deployed to Afghanistan. Troops are sent to Kandahar province, where most of the fighting takes place. The Afghanistan mission creates more controversy in Canadian history than any other military intervention and the casualty count continues to rise. As 2011 approaches, Canada must decide if the troops will be pulled out as scheduled or continue to provide support in Afghanistan.
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Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R035294
Voices Into Action. Holodomor
This unit provides historical information and activities for students to investigate the tragedy of Holodomor - Joseph Stalin's engineered famine that killed millions of Ukrainians in 1932-1933.
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Record posted/updated:
December 27, 2018
R072122
Prayer of Peace: Relief and Resistance in Burma's War Zone
This video discusses the Karen people and their struggle for survival in Burma. Over one million Karen villagers fight to stay alive inside Burma. Filmmaker Matt Blauer illegally crosses the border seven times as he assists aid workers. He interviews a nurse who is devoted to helping escapees following the death of her parents. Blauer also interview a pastor/cameraman, who documents human rights abuses. There are subtitles for when the Karen language is spoken.
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Prayer of Peace. This is Our Home: Standing for Freedom in Burma
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$24.95 USD (For a DVD copy)
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2021
R029081
Landing. Stories from the Cultural Divide
The programs in this series tell the stories of Canadians from diverse backgrounds.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2022
R053615
Deepening the Discussion: Gender and Sexual Diversity
This document will assist individuals and communities to engage in meaningful discussions and actions to respond to the experiences, perspectives and needs of students and families who are gender and/or sexually diverse (GSD).
Content includes:
- Gender and Sexual Diversity
- First Nations and Métis Ways of Knowing
- Assumptions, Privilege and Oppression
- Comprehensive School Community Health (CSCH)
- CSCH Approach to Creating Inclusive Schools
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Record posted/updated:
December 10, 2025