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Human Rights in Focus

Over-To-You-film: Hackney pupil

Amnesty Human Rights in Focus DVD aims to inspire, inform and challenge more young people than ever to take action and stand up for human rights:

  • Three short inspiring films
  • Three interactive lesson plans linked to the citizenship aspects of the curricula for ages 14-19
  • Guidance on teaching controversial issues and taking action

For young people to explore human rights in the classroom, assemblies, film screenings and events in school and beyond.

Mohammed El Banna in Justice For DadTEACHERS: use the links below to watch the films, download the pack and explore fact sheets, extended classroom activities and more. Plus find out how to set up a youth group or join our TeachRights network.

Lasswade Amnesty youth group take actionAMNESTY YOUTH GROUPS: click here for film screening resources, including posters, intro speeches, press advice and more. Plus share tips with other groups, add your own reviews and check out behind the scenes extras.

Mohammed El Banna Justice For Dad
Tells the powerful human stories behind Amnesty International's campaign to close Guantánamo Bay. In the accompanying lesson students can explore the case for and against Guantánamo, form their own opinion and then tell Amnesty what they decide.

Hackney youth group take actionOver To You
Three Amnesty youth groups get creative campaigning across the UK. Computer heads march through the streets of London, a Guantánamo jump-suited group stage a school 'take-over' in Edinburgh, and trafficked people for sale in shop windows bring a town centre in Somerset to a standstill.

Human rights debateHuman Rights Human Wrongs
A thought-provoking studio debate with young people discussing human rights and Amnesty International with experienced campaigners.