Protecting Human Rights Globally: Challenges and Responses

I. Introduction (2 mins)
- Welcome and set the context
- State the importance of human rights and the goal of exploring this issue
- Learning objectives

II. Brief Overview (13 mins)
- Define human rights and provide examples of key rights
- Highlight some major human rights violations occurring globally
- Mention the role of international bodies like the UN in promoting and protecting rights
- Use clear examples and real-world cases to illustrate

III. Socratic Questioning (30 mins)
- What does the term 'human rights' mean to you? What rights do you think are most fundamental?
- Why do human rights violations continue to occur in the modern world? What factors enable these violations?
- What obligations do governments have in upholding human rights for their citizens? How can they be held accountable?
- What role can and should international organizations like the UN play in preventing/addressing human rights abuses?
- Are there any cultural traditions or practices that may conflict with universal human rights principles? How can this tension be resolved?
- In what ways can individuals contribute to the promotion and protection of human rights globally?

IV. Continued Socratic Questioning (10 mins)
- Follow up questions based on student responses and discussion
- Allow for debate of different viewpoints
- Guide towards deeper critical analysis

Date: Tuesday, April 02nd, at 10:00 a.m., US Eastern Time.
Topic: Human