International Human Rights Day observed

"Human rights are not a privilege conferred by the government, they are every human being's entitlement, by the virtue of his humanity.- Mother Teresa

Human Rights Day is observed on 10 December every year. On this day, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948.

This declaration proclaims the inalienable rights which everyone is entitled to as a human being – irrespective of race, colour, creed, religion, sex, language, political or another opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or another status.

In accordance with the theme of the year “Recover better- Stand up for Human Rights” we, at The Indian School-Second Shift, too, commemorate this important occasion by imparting its significance across the classes, in an age-appropriate manner.

The students of the Pre-Primary celebrated the day by discussing the measures to protect oneself from the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and focused on the need for building a better world by ensuring and protecting the human rights of one and all. The children crafted headgear showcasing the logo of Human Rights.

The students of Primary held a brief class discussion on the topic, " Ideal Citizens". They expressed their views on following the rules of good citizenship and thereby maintaining peace in the world.

The students of class 1 were shown videos on the importance of standing up for one's rights. They discussed the relevance of the global community which has a greater role to play in building a better world, post-Covid. The students made placards on the different rights and showcased them in their virtual classrooms.

The students of class 2, participated in the celebration by making posters and discussed the importance of human rights in society.

The students of class 3 observed the day in memory of Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt, the lady who shaped the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and read its Preamble.

The students of class 4, participated in the celebration by making posters and writing self-composed poems on the theme of human rights.

The students of classes 5 and 6 were shown videos which focused on the importance of human and child rights. Later, students shared their views on the rights and duties of citizens of the country. They also wrote poems and slogans on human rights.

The students of classes 7 and 8 demonstrated  their support to the human rights mission of embracing diversity and ending discrimination. They did so by recording a collaborative video and making posters to spread awareness about human rights. 

The students across the age groups enthusiastically participated in the activity and got thus educated about the mission. They were given an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of human rights in re-building the world and the need for global solidarity.

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