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PEACE & HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION
Values are the guiding principles of life that shape our behavior and decisions. This blog explains the classification of values into intrinsic and extrinsic values, their meaning, significance, and practical examples in personal and social contexts.
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Values shape our thoughts, actions, and relationships. They are the guiding principles that influence how we behave in society. This blog explains the meaning and definition of values, their features, and their significance in personal and social life, making it useful for students, teachers, and exam preparation.
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The Human Rights Protection Act, 1993 was enacted to safeguard and promote the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Indian Constitution and international conventions. To implement this, the Act established the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs). These institutions investigate human rights violations, ensure accountability, and create awareness about human dignity and justice. This blog explores the key provisions of the Act, and the roles and functions of NHRC and SHRC in protecting human rights in India.
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Teachers play a transformative role in human rights education by shaping young minds with values of dignity, equality, and justice. Beyond academic instruction, they are agents of sensitization—raising awareness about discrimination, gender bias, social inequalities, and human rights violations. By integrating human rights education into classroom practices, teachers foster inclusivity, tolerance, and responsible citizenship. This article explores in detail the role of teachers in sensitization and human rights education, their strategies, challenges, and significance in building a democratic society.
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Human Rights Education (HRE) is an essential part of democratic societies, shaping young minds to respect dignity, equality, and justice. In India, policy perspectives of HRE emphasize integrating human rights values into education at all levels. The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) provides guidelines for including core elements such as equality, gender sensitivity, environmental awareness, peace, and social responsibility. This post explains in detail the policy perspectives of human rights education and the core elements highlighted in the NCF.
The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), adopted by the United Nations in 1989, is the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history. It recognizes children as rights-holders and ensures their rights to survival, development, protection, and participation. This blog explains the objectives, guiding principles, and major articles of the CRC in detail.
The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) is one of the core UN human rights treaties, adopted in 1966. It guarantees rights such as the right to education, health, work, housing, and an adequate standard of living. This blog explains the covenant’s objectives, principles, obligations of states, and its role in promoting global equality and dignity.
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Human Rights Education (HRE) is essential for building a just, democratic, and inclusive society. This blog explores the various approaches and strategies of Human Rights Education, including formal, non-formal, and informal methods, along with practical techniques such as participatory learning, curriculum integration, teacher training, and community involvement.
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Human Rights and Duties Education emphasizes the balance between individual freedoms and social responsibilities. This blog explains the concept, importance, and objectives of educating citizens about human rights and duties, with a focus on strengthening democracy and fostering social justice in India.
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Human rights in India are rooted in its Constitution, legal system, and democratic values. From fundamental rights to the role of the judiciary and human rights commissions, India has developed a strong framework to safeguard human dignity. This blog explores the meaning, evolution, constitutional provisions, and challenges of human rights in the Indian context.
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