Global Inequality and Human Rights
Social Education · 5th Year · Social Issues and Diversity · 4.º Período

Global Inequality and Human Rights

Students broaden their perspective to examine global issues such as poverty, fair trade, and human rights abuses. They investigate the role of international organisations and NGOs in addressing these challenges.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsLCA Social Education, Module 4, Unit 3, LO 1LCA Social Education, Module 4, Unit 3, LO 4

About This Topic

Students broaden their perspective to examine global issues such as poverty, fair trade, and human rights abuses. They investigate the role of international organisations and NGOs in addressing these challenges.

Key Questions

  1. What are the root causes of global poverty and inequality?
  2. What are universal human rights and why are they important?
  3. How does fair trade support workers in developing countries?

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