Human Rights and the Environment
This Workshop examines how the climate crisis intersects with human rights and global justice. Students explore the environment and how individual and collective action can shape democratic decision-making for a fairer, greener world. Current Example: Students will be able to discuss climate protests, climate-related displacement such as in Sudan, Pakistan and Bangladesh, and debates over sustainable resource distribution in Europe and Africa. Topics: Climate change and its human rights impact Environmental justice and government responsibility Fridays for Future and youth activism Sustainable development and global citizenship Ethical responsibility toward the planet
Human Rights and The Black Lives Matter Movement
In this workshop students analyse how protest functions within democratic societies, exploring issues of racism, bias and the protection of human rights in contemporary movements. While also focusing on equality, social justice and anti-discrimination. Current example: Students analyze BLM protests in the U.S. and Europe, police reform debates and anti-discrimination initiatives in schools and cities globally Topics: History of racial discrimination and segregation Civil rights vs. state power Black Lives Matter and global protest culture Police accountability and bias awareness Freedom of assembly and limits of protest
Human Rights Defenders: Their History and Impact
Aligned with U.S. History this workshop strengthens historical analysis and moral reasoning. Students explore how individual activism and collective action shape societies, linking historical struggles for justice to current global challenges such as equality, freedom of expression and inclusion. It supports curriculum goals by fostering students’ understanding of historical events and developing awareness of how individual and collective actions influence justice, equality, and democratic societies. Current Examples: Students analyze Malala Yousafzai’s advocacy for girls’s education, protest for trans rights in the U.S. and climate justice campaigns such as Fridays for Future Topics: Suffragettes and the fight for Women’s Rights
Human Rights: An Introduction
This workshop introduces students to the origins, purpose and modern relevance of human rights. It develops understanding of democracy, individual freedoms and civic responsibility while encouraging students to reflect on how misinformation and intolerance threaten these values today. It supports curriculum goals by encouraging reflection on democratic values, inclusive participation and engagement with societal challenges. Current example: Students will be able to discuss challenges such as digital surveillance of citizens, restrictions on press freedom in Russia and Hong Kong, and refugee crises in Ukraine and Sudan. Topics: Origins of modern human rights (post-1945, UN Declaration of Human Rights) Rule of

