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Role of Teachers in Sensitization and Human Rights

Role of Teachers in Sensitization and Human Rights

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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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Policy Perspectives of Human Rights Education and Core Elements in National Curriculum Framework

Policy Perspectives of Human Rights Education and Core Elements in National Curriculum Framework

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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.

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Education as a Fundamental Right and RTE Act, 2009

Education as a Fundamental Right and RTE Act, 2009

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Education is the foundation of social progress and human development. Recognizing its importance, the Indian Constitution guarantees education as a fundamental right. The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act), made elementary education a legal entitlement for children aged 6–14 years. This blog post explores the concept of education as a fundamental right, key provisions of the RTE Act, its objectives, challenges in implementation, and its long-term role in achieving equality and social justice.

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Conventions on the Rights of the Child (CRC)

Conventions on the Rights of the Child (CRC)

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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.

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International Covenants on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

International Covenants on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

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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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Approaches and Strategies of Human Rights Education

Approaches and Strategies of Human Rights Education

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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- Concept, Importance, and Objectives

Human Rights and Duties Education: Concept, Importance, and Objectives

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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 Indian Context- Evolution, Challenges, and Significance

Human Rights in Indian Context: Evolution, Challenges, and Significance

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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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UN Charter & UDHR on Human Rights Education

UN Charter & UDHR on Human Rights Education

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The UN Charter (1945) and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR, 1948) laid the foundation for global recognition of human rights. Both documents highlight the importance of human rights education in promoting equality, peace, and social justice. This article explores how the UN Charter and UDHR emphasize human rights education and their impact on international law, democracy, and global citizenship.

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Origin and Historical Development of Concept of Human Rights

Origin and Historical Development of Concept of Human Rights

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The concept of human rights did not emerge overnight. It has its roots in ancient civilizations, religious texts, philosophical traditions, and political revolutions. Over centuries, human rights evolved into a universal principle ensuring dignity, equality, and justice for all. This article traces the historical development of human rights from early societies to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948.

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