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Sep 8 2023 11:23AM
Reflections on teaching Human Rights Education and the DfE guidance on ‘political impartiality in schools’.

In February 2022 the DfE released new non-statutory guidance on political impartiality in schools which made it clear that ‘teaching about political issues, the different views people have, and the ways pupils can engage in our...

Mar 10 2022 4:47PM
Bite Size Activities

Discover bite size ideas for fun and creative ways to learn about human rights.

Mar 5 2021 9:55AM
Resources to help teachers and home educators wanting to explore Women's Rights.

We have put together a selection of resources produced by Amnesty and other organizations which you can use in your contexts to celebrate International Women’s Day on Monday 8 th March and teach about Women’s Rights. Activities to...

Sep 8 2020 12:14PM
Back to School Resources to help teachers and home educators wanting to explore Human Rights Education

We have put together a selection of resources produced by us and other organisations which you can use in your contexts to explore Human Rights Education.

Jun 26 2020 10:24AM
Words That Burn - demand through poetry

Watch Evanilson Alves perform his poem ‘2005: Sacred Year’, explore a thought-provoking performance of Raymond Atrobus' 'Dear Hearing World' and take part in a free-write.

Jun 26 2020 10:24AM
Words That Burn - celebrate through poetry

Watch Joelle Taylor share why she is a poet, explore Vanessa's Kisuule's performance of her poem 'Take Up Space' and create a poem to celebrate a human rights moment.

Jun 24 2020 2:40PM
Words That Burn – listen through poetry

Watch Imtiaz Dharker discuss her poem ‘The Right Word’, explore Yrsa Daley-Ward's poem 'And that's the thing about ignorance' and create your own poem about respect.

Jun 24 2020 11:57AM
Words That Burn - dream through poetry

Watch Amnesty International UK's ‘2019’s Best Bits’, explore Langston Hughes' poem 'I Dream a World' and respond with a poem about your own dreams for change.

Jun 24 2020 11:56AM
Words That Burn – feel through poetry

Watch Amyra Leon's perform 'Right to Be', explore Elsa Wiezell's 'Encounter with Freedom' and create your own freedom poem.

Jun 24 2020 11:56AM
Words That Burn - reflect through poetry

Watch Luke Wright share his advice to get stared, explore Dean Atta's poem 'I Come From' and respond with your own version.

Jun 24 2020 11:56AM
Words That Burn – our bitesize poetry series

Join us for this Words That Burn bitesize blog series as we explore the power of poetry. We will introduce you to some incredible poets and share simple activities you can do to inspire your own poetry.

Jun 24 2020 11:56AM
Words That Burn – question through poetry

Watch Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan perform ‘This is not a humanizing poem’, explore Sabrina Mahfouz's ‘SOLIDARITY POEM (for all those defending human rights)’ and create your own poem in response to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Jun 9 2020 1:31PM
Refugee Week at home - Bitesize activities for 7-11 year olds

Imagine is the theme for this year’s Refugee Week, 15-21 June, and here are three learning activities that will give your children an understanding of refugees.

May 29 2020 11:18AM
Rewrites - Bite Size Activity

Celebrate our right to equality by rewriting a story so that a supporting character is now the hero.

May 29 2020 11:15AM
A Flutter of Stories - Bite Size Activity

Celebrate freedom of expression by collecting stories from friends and family. Write them onto butterfly shapes to create a flutter of stories.

May 29 2020 9:54AM
People Tree - Bite Size Activity

Celebrate our right to family and friends by making a People Tree. Who are you closest to? Who are the important people in their lives?

May 29 2020 9:48AM
Map and Guidebook - Bite Size Activity

Create a guidebook to celebrate your local area. Where are your favourite places? What are your favourite things to do?

May 20 2020 12:29PM
Solidarity Message - Bite Size Activity

Write messages to show solidarity with the people you live with. Where can you put them so they are a lovely surprise?

May 20 2020 12:22PM
Freedom Kite - Bite Size Activity

Make a kite to celebrate our right to freedom. Can you write or draw a story showing where your kite might travel?

May 20 2020 11:32AM
Scavenger Hunt - Bite Size Activity

Celebrate our right to play with a scavenger hunt. What are your favourite things to do? Make a list of what you need for these activities. With a friend, swap lists.

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