Understanding Responsible Citizenship, Human Rights, and Discrimination
Encouraging responsible citizenship entails promoting human rights, participating in civic activities, and combating discrimination. The Bill of Rights in South Africa serves as the foundation of democracy, emphasizing dignity, equality, and freedom. It is crucial to evaluate one's stance on discrimination and human rights violations to actively engage in discussions, projects, and campaigns addressing these issues.
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DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHT S https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQWlW9V-3dzUDQ9-8den1v6Kxsn3_Kg1tbHhz0QPHI7dCxli7RBmw
RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP Means that you do your duty as a citizen, you f ulfil your responsibilities, and you do what is e xpected of you as a citizen. https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRX9TECvRbhHE3f35cON73rkxZE0mqUTShXP1AhipgAvNdoYawmUtkDGg
As a responsible citizen: You are aware, of and respect, and promote human rights. Are concerned about the welfare of others. Take part in campaigns, projects and events. Fight against the violation of human rights. Obey laws Participate in civil and political activities. Vote in elections Pay your taxes
EVALUATE YOUR POSITION ON DISCRI MINATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS VIOL ATIONS Means you critically analyse your own viewpoi nts, behaviour, opinions and attitudes towards these issues. You consider your position by taking the Bill of Rights into account. You participate in projects, events, campaigns etc
BILL OF RIGHTS Is the cornerstone of democracy in South Afric a. It enshrines the rights of all people in our coun try an affirms the democratic values of human dignity, equality and freedom. https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ6jhIYQoiUdAJANZotSUYiqFXijYiYglOSCqdTVDMDbs70spQF
DISCRIMINATION To discriminate against others means to treat t hem unjustly, unfairly, and unequally because you think that they are different from you. Discrimination is a violation of human rights.
HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS Means hurting, disrespecting or acting against someone s rights. Eg. Calling someone names. You are violating her or his rights to dignity. Eg. Some learners violate other people s rights to privacy by posting their private information on facebook
PARTICIPATING IN DISCUSSIONS, P ROJECTS, CAMPAIGNS AND EVENT S WHICH ADDRESS DISCRIMINATI ON AND HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATI ONS
DISCUSSIONS Are dialogues, talks and conversations in whic h people share information, ideas, experience s and opinions. Discussions can be formal or informal. Eg. Online discussions, radio programs, talks a nd workshops
PROJECTS Projects that help people whose human rights have been violated usually run over a long tim e, even years. They may be run by non governmental organis ations (NGO S), universities, or faith-based org anisations. Projects are always looking for volunteers to h elp them. Eg. Youth Rights Project
CAMPAIGNS A campaign is a series of actions intended to c hange something. It can be for or against something E.g. a campaign for more clinics in a rural area
EVENTS An event is a planned occasion or activity. It may be part of a larger human rights campai gn or project. An event may be organised for an anniversary of something or public holiday. E.g. Human Rights Day
EVALUATION OF OUTCOMES OF C AMPAIGNS AND EVENTS The evaluation criteria includes: Identify the aims of campaigns or events Find out if these aims were achieved.
