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Line 32: + − {| class="wikitable" style="width: 99%;"+ − |- style="vertical-align: top" + − |<!--col1-->[[File:Image Heritage Minutes EN.png|350px|link=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1848FF9428CA9A4A]]+ − |-+ − |<!--col1-->These 60 second vignettes are dramatic interpretations of pivotal events in Canada’s history intended to entertain, educate and encourage further research into Canada's past. Classroom resources, including background information for each Minute and select lesson plans, can be found at [http://www.historicacanada.ca Historica Canada]. While all the Heritage Minutes are available [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1848FF9428CA9A4A online], the following episodes have a strong human rights related focus/theme:+ − *[https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/jim-egan Jim Egan] An early gay rights activist who stood up to discrimination and blatant homophobia in the 1940s.+ − *[https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/boat-people-refugees "Boat People" Refugees] The story of a family fleeing persecution in Vietnam who found a welcoming home in Montreal.+ − *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_tcCpKtoU0&list=PL1848FF9428CA9A4A&index=1 Chanie Wenjack] His death sparked the first inquest into the treatment of Indigenous children in Canadian residential schools.+ − *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie0xWYRSX7Y&list=PL1848FF9428CA9A4A&index=3 Viola Desmond] An entrepreneur who challenged segregation in Nova Scotia in the 1940s+ − *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdbG6EIHrbs&list=PL1848FF9428CA9A4A&index=44 Nellie McClung] The famous suffragette fights for Manitoban women's right to vote (1916)+ − *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njAO38Og1-k&list=PL1848FF9428CA9A4A&index=51 Emily Murphy] As a member of the [http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/commemoration/pd-jp/five-cinq-en.html Famous Five], the first female magistrate in Canada (and in the British Empire), led the fight to secure the rights of women as persons throughout the Commonwealth (1929)+ − *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyD3iB2F_U4&list=PL1848FF9428CA9A4A&index=28 Jennie Trout] The first woman licensed to practice medicine in Canada faces prejudice in the classroom (1871)+ − *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W5DgXqaRU0&list=PL1848FF9428CA9A4A&index=57 Agnes Macphail] The first woman to be elected to the Canadian House of Commons in 1921 fights for penal reform+ − *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt9ZENZbe5w&list=PL1848FF9428CA9A4A&index=68 Jackie Robinson] Montréal Royals players and fans welcome the first African American player, marking the beginning of the end of major-league baseball's colour barrier (1946) − *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUN8-8BUHXk John Humphrey] A Montréal lawyer drafts and wins support for the United Nations' Declaration of Human Rights (1947) − |}<!--end wikitable--> − == Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms / Canadian Human Rights Act ==+ − {| class="wikitable" style="width: 99%;"+ − |- style="vertical-align: top;"+ − |<!--col1--><center>'''Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms'''</center> − |<!--col2--><center>'''Youth Guide to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms'''</center> − |<!--col3--><center>'''Guide to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms'''</center> − |<!--col4--><center>'''Understanding the Canadian Human Rights Act'''</center> − |-+ − |<!--col1-->Visit [https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/rfc-dlc/ccrf-ccdl/ Justice Canada’s webpage] dedicated to the Charter for a wealth of information including images and learning resources.<br /> − <br /> − <center>[[File:R&F.jpg|300px|alt=Rights and freedoms|link=http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/just/06.html]]</center><br /> − <br /> − |<!--col2-->Created by the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights, this guide discusses fundamental freedoms as well as democratic rights, mobility rights, legal rights and equality rights protected in the Charter. It also informs youth of how these rights and freedoms are enforced.<br /> − <br /> − <center>[[File:Image Youth Guide Cdn Charter EN 275x197.png|200px|alt=Youth Guide Cdn Charter|link=http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/9/92/Youth_Guide_to_Charter_John_Humphrey_Centre_EN.pdf]]</center><br /> − |<!--col3-->This educational booklet, published by the Human Rights Program at Canadian Heritage in 2003, explains the purpose and meaning of each of the Charter’s sections. Although no longer available in print, the Guide was revised in 2018 and is available online on [https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/how-rights-protected/guide-canadian-charter-rights-freedoms.html Canada.ca].<br /> − <br /> − <center>[[File:Your Guide EN.jpeg|185px|link=http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/4/43/Your_Guide_EN.pdf]]</center> − |<!--col4-->The Canadian Human Rights Commission's series of videos will help you to learn more about the ''Canadian Human Rights Act'' and how to file a discrimination complaint. Information is provided in American Sign Language (ASL), captioning and voice-over.<br /> − <br /> − <center>[[File:Comission EN.png|275px|alt=HR Act|link=https://www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/eng/content/asl]]</center> − <br> − <br> − <br /> − <br /> − <br /> − <br /> − <br /> − |}<!--end wikitable--> − {| class="wikitable" style="width: 99%;"+ − |- style="vertical-align: top;"+ − |<!--col1--><center>'''Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Illustrated Version'''</center>+ − |<!--col2--><center>'''Your Life, Your Rights'''</center>+ − |<!--col3--><center>'''Human Rights Playlist'''</center>+ − |-+ − |<!--col1-->Readers of all ages will enjoy this beautifully designed booklet<br />+ − <br />+ + + + − <center>[[File:UDHR Illustrated Version EN Image.png|300px|link=http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/b/bd/UDHR_Illustrated_Version_EN.pdf]]</center><br />+ − |<!--col2-->This plain language booklet was produced by Estevan Diversified Services, Inc. with funding from the Government of Saskatchewan, to explain basic human rights in simple terms<br /> − <br /> − <center>[[File:Your Life Your Rights Image.png|300px|alt=Your Life, Your Rights|link=http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/5/51/Your_Life_Your_Rights.pdf]]</center><br /> − <br /> − <br /> − <br /> − <br /> − |<!--col3-->The ''Canadian Human Rights Act'' passed by Parliament in 1977 prohibits discrimination against a person or persons based on their race, ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, family status or disability. This curated playlist from the National Film Board of Canada explores some of the best films dealing with these inalienable, fundamental rights to which all persons are entitled.<br /> − <br /> − <center>[[File:Logo NFB.png|200px|link=https://www.nfb.ca/playlist/human-rights//]]</center> − <br /> − <br /> − <br /> − <br /> − <br /> − <br /> − <br /> − <br /> − <br /> − |}<!--end wikitable--> − {| class="wikitable" style="width: 99%;"+ − |- style="vertical-align: top;"+ − |<!--col1--><center>'''UNICEF - Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)'''</center> + − |<!--col2--><center>'''UNICEF - CRC Poster'''</center>+ − |<!--col3--><center>'''Interdepartmental Working Group on Children's Rights'''</center> + − |-+ − |<!--col1--><center>A child-friendly booklet that explains the CRC</center>+ − <center>[[File:CRC UNICEF Child Friendly version image-EN.jpg|250px|link=http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/3/3b/UNICEF_CRC_child-friendly_version_EN.pdf]]</center><br />+ − + − <br />+ − |<!--col1--><center>A child-friendly poster version of the CRC</center>+ − <center>[[File:CRC UNICEF Child Friendly Language Poster 2007 image-EN.jpg|250px|link=http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/c/c6/CRC_UNICEF_Child_Friendly_Language_Poster_2007_EN.pdf]] </center><br /> − |<!--col3-->This WG provides a forum for communication and collaboration to: − * promote a whole of government approach to child rights − * encourage linkages among departments and agencies with policies affecting children. − <center>[[File:WG image.jpg|300px|link=http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/wiki/Interdepartmental_Working_Group_on_Children%27s_Rights_-_Groupe_de_travail_interminist%C3%A9riel_sur_les_droits_des_enfants]]</center><br /> − <br /> − <br /> − <br /> − <br /> − |}<!--end wikitable--> − + − |<!--col2--><center>'''An Artist'''<br /></center>+ − + − + − − + − <center>[[File:Logo NFB.png|150px]]</center>+ − <br />+ − <br />+ − |<!--col2--><center>[[File:NFB An Artist image.jpg|300px|link=https://www.nfb.ca/film/artist/]]<br /></center><br /> − − − − {| class="wikitable" style="width: 99%;"+ − |- style="vertical-align: top;"+ − |<!--col1-->'''Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)'''+ − |-+ − |<!--col1-->This guide by [http://www.unwomen.org/en UN WOMEN] introduces and explains the Convention in plain language for young people<br />+ − <br /> − − |}<!--end wikitable--> − {| class="wikitable" style="width: 99%;"+ − |- style="vertical-align: top;"+ − |<!--col1-->'''Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)'''+ − |-+ − |<!--col1-->This UNICEF publication explains the CRPD to children. It's main purpose is to empower children, with and without disabilities, to play their part in challenging discrimination and promoting the Convention's principles..<br />+ − <br /> − − |}<!--end wikitable--> − {| class="wikitable" style="width: 99%;"+ − |- style="vertical-align: top;"+ − |<!--col1--><center>'''Gender Based Analysis (GBA)'''</center>+ − |<!--col2-->'''Civil Society Organizations'''+ − |-+ − |<!--col1--><br /> − <center>'''GCpedia'''</center><br /> − <center>'''Status of Women Canada'''</center><br /> − <center>[[File:GBA Logo-EN.jpg|300px|link=https://cfc-swc.gc.ca/gba-acs/resources-ressources-en.html]]</center><br /> − <br /> − |<!--col2-->'''Canada'''<br /> Line 203:
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<big>'''INFORMATION & RESOURCES'''</big></div>
<big>'''HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION'''</big></div>
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== History of Human Rights - Canada ==
== History of Human Rights - Canada ==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUN8-8BUHXk John Humphrey] A Montréal lawyer drafts and wins support for the United Nations' Declaration of Human Rights (1947)
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUN8-8BUHXk John Humphrey] A Montréal lawyer drafts and wins support for the United Nations' Declaration of Human Rights (1947)
[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Human_Rights/Education ''Top of page'']
== Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms / Canadian Human Rights Act ==
'''Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Justice Canada)'''<br>
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Visit [https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/rfc-dlc/ccrf-ccdl/ this dedicated webpage] for a wealth of information and a variety of learning resources including downloadable posters.
'''Youth Guide to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms'''<br>
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Created by the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights, this guide discusses fundamental freedoms as well as democratic rights, mobility rights, legal rights and equality right protected in the Charter. It also informs youth of how these rights and freedoms are enforced.
'''Guide to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Canadian Heritage)'''<br>
insert image/link<br>
This [https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/how-rights-protected/guide-canadian-charter-rights-freedoms.html online guide], revised in 2018, explains the purpose and meaning of each of the Charter’s sections. Orignally published in 2003 by the Human Rights Program at Canadian Heritage (print copies no longer available).
'''Understanding the Canadian Human Rights Act'''<br>
insert image/link<br>
The Canadian Human Rights Commission's series of videos will help you to learn more about the ''Canadian Human Rights Act'' and how to file a discrimination complaint. Information is provided in American Sign Language (ASL), captioning and voice-over.<br />
[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Human_Rights/Education ''Top of page'']
== Human Rights Basics ==
== Human Rights Basics ==
'''Universal Declaration of Human Rights-Illustrated Version'''<br>
Readers of all ages will enjoy this beautifully designed booklet.
'''Your Life, Your Rights'''<br>
This plain language booklet was produced by Estevan Diversified Services, Inc. with funding from the Government of Saskatchewan, to explain basic human rights in simple terms<br>
'''Human Rights Playlist'''<br>
The ''Canadian Human Rights Act'' passed by Parliament in 1977 prohibits discrimination against a person or persons based on their race, ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, family status or disability. This curated playlist from the National Film Board of Canada explores some of the best films dealing with these inalienable, fundamental rights to which all persons are entitled.
[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Human_Rights/Education ''Top of page'']
== Rights of Children ==
== Rights of Children ==
'''UNICEF - Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)'''<br>
A child-friendly booklet that explains the CRC<br>
'''UNICEF - CRC Poster'''<br>
A child-friendly poster version of the CRC
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'''National Film Board of Canada'''<br>
Watch these animated short films to learn more about children's rights<br>
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|<!--col1--><center>'''Office national du film du Canada'''</center>
|<!--col1--><center>'''An Artist'''<br /></center>
|<!--col2--><center>'''Ex-child'''<br /></center>
|<!--col3--><center>'''Ex-child'''<br /></center>
|<!--col3--><center>'''Overdose'''<br /></center>
|<!--col4--><center>'''Overdose'''<br /></center>
|<!--col4--><center>'''Every Child'''<br /></center>
|<!--col5--><center>'''Every Child'''<br /></center>
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|<!--col1-->Watch these animated short films to learn more about children's rights <br />
|<!--col1--><center>[[File:NFB An Artist image.jpg|300px|link=https://www.nfb.ca/film/artist/]]<br /></center><br />
|<!--col2--><center> [[File:NFB Ex-Child image.jpg|300px|link=https://www.nfb.ca/film/ex-child/]]<br /></center><br />
|<!--col3--><center> [[File:NFB Overdose image.jpg|300px|link=https://www.nfb.ca/film/overdose_en/]]<br /></center><br />
|<!--col4--><center>[[File:NFB Every Child image.jpg|300px|link=https://www.nfb.ca/film/every_child/]]</center><br />
|<!--col3--><center> [[File:NFB Ex-Child image.jpg|300px|link=https://www.nfb.ca/film/ex-child/]]<br /></center><br />
|<!--col4--><center> [[File:NFB Overdose image.jpg|300px|link=https://www.nfb.ca/film/overdose_en/]]<br /></center><br />
|<!--col5--><center>[[File:NFB Every Child image.jpg|300px|link=https://www.nfb.ca/film/every_child/]]</center><br />
|}<!--end wikitable-->
|}<!--end wikitable-->
== Rights of Women ==
== Rights of Women ==
'''Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women(CEDAW)'''<br>
INSERT IMAGE<br>
This guide by [http://www.unwomen.org/en UN WOMEN] introduces and explains the Convention in plain language for young people<br />
[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Human_Rights/Education ''Top of page'']
[[File:CEDAW for Youth EN Image.png|200px|alt=Rights and freedoms|link=http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/2/20/CEDAW_for_Youth_EN.pdf]]
== Rights of Persons with Disabilities ==
== Rights of Persons with Disabilities ==
'''Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)'''<br>
INSERT IMAGE<br>
This UNICEF publication explains the CRPD to children. It's main purpose is to empower children, with and without disabilities, to play their part in challenging discrimination and promoting the Convention's principles.
[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Human_Rights/Education ''Top of page'']
[[File:CRPD Its About Ability image-EN.jpg|200px|link=http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/f/f1/CRPD_Its_About_Ability_UNICEF-EN.pdf]]
== Other Resources ==
== Other Resources ==
'''Gender Based Analysis (GBA)'''<br>
'''Civil Society Organizations - Canada'''<br>
* [http://www.sexualhealthandrights.ca/ Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights]<br />
* [http://www.sexualhealthandrights.ca/ Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights]<br />
* [http://www.amnesty.ca/ Amnesty International Canada]<br />
* [http://www.amnesty.ca/ Amnesty International Canada]<br />
* [http://www.jhcentre.org/ John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights]<br />
* [http://www.jhcentre.org/ John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights]<br />
* [http://www.leaf.ca/ Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF)]
* [http://www.leaf.ca/ Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF)]
'''International<br />
'''Civil Society Organizations - International'''<br>
* [https://www.amnesty.org/en/ Amnesty International]<br />
* [https://www.amnesty.org/en/ Amnesty International]<br />
* [https://www.hrw.org/ Human Rights Watch]<br />
* [https://www.hrw.org/ Human Rights Watch]<br />
* [http://www.omct.org/ World Organization Against Torture]<br />
* [http://www.omct.org/ World Organization Against Torture]<br />
*[https://www.youthforhumanrights.org/what-are-human-rights/ Youth For Human Rights]
*[https://www.youthforhumanrights.org/what-are-human-rights/ Youth For Human Rights]
[https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Human_Rights/Education ''Top of page'']
