Back Putting Rights on the Map

Where do human rights begin? In small places close to home!
Children work co-operatively to create a map of their community and identify the children’s rights associated with major institutions.

Type of activity

Drawing, analysis, discussion

Objectives

  • To develop familiarity with children’s rights
  • To build associations of children’s rights with places in children’s daily life
  • To assess the children’s rights climate in the community such as health and environment

Preparation

  • For younger children: prepare map outlines beforehand.
  • Make copies of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) cards: enough for one set per small group.

Materials

  • Art supplies, flipchart paper
  • Copies of CRC cards

 

Download the activity

4-30 children 60 minutes several days 8-13 years
  • Diminuer la taille du texte
  • Augmenter la taille du texte
  • Imprimer la page