Sexuality rights

Human rights belong to everybody, regardless of race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
Article 2, Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Around the world people are fighting oppression because of their sexual orientation. These activities encourage students to explore the rights of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) people and to engage in an informed debate on the issues.

February is LGBT History Month | Amnesty's campaign to end oppression of LGBT people

Lesson: Homophobic Bullying

Age: KS3/ Adaptable
Cost: Free
Curriculum: Citizenship (England)/ Adaptable
A lesson focusing on homophobic language, drawn from our KS3 resource Right Here, Right Now. This lesson is most effective when students have already done some introductory work on human rights provided in this resource.
Download: Homophobic Bullying lesson (pdf) |  Right Here, Right Now (pdf)
 

Activity pack: Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) 

Age: 14+
Cost: Free
Curriculum: Citizenship/ PSE/ Social Studies 
Class activities to explore issues relating to homophobic language, including homophobic lyrics in rap music and to discuss and debate the rights of sexual minorities. 
Download: Activity Pack LGBT Rights (pdf)

Useful links:

• Stonewall website: Teaching resources, training opportunities and policy information
• Schools Out website: Teaching resources, training opportunities and policy info
• LGBT History Month website: Useful resources for schools