LIFE ORIENTATION TERM 2 SUMMARY
, DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
DEFINTIONS:
Campaign planned series of actions and evens used to achieve a particular goal
Events- planned occasions
Violation- going against or interfering with someone’s rights, or going against the law
Projects- something planned or created to achieve a certain purpose over time
Citizenship- belonging to a particular country and following the rules of that country. Accepting
all the responsibilities and enjoying all the rights of being a citizen.
RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP:
Doing your duty as a citizen
Aware of, respecting and promoting human rights
Obeying the law
Voting paying taxes
Take part in events
HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AND DISCRIMINATION
Bill of rights sets out our basic rights- right to be treated equally, have a safe work environment,
have basic healthcare etc.
Discrimination- treating people unfairly/unjustly because they are different from you in some way.
This violates the bill of rights which states everyone must be treated fairly
Human rights violations going against or interfering with someone’s legal right to something
You can take part in discussions, campaigns, projects or events which promote human rights and
help to improve the country
, DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
DEFINTIONS:
Campaign planned series of actions and evens used to achieve a particular goal
Events- planned occasions
Violation- going against or interfering with someone’s rights, or going against the law
Projects- something planned or created to achieve a certain purpose over time
Citizenship- belonging to a particular country and following the rules of that country. Accepting
all the responsibilities and enjoying all the rights of being a citizen.
RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP:
Doing your duty as a citizen
Aware of, respecting and promoting human rights
Obeying the law
Voting paying taxes
Take part in events
HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AND DISCRIMINATION
Bill of rights sets out our basic rights- right to be treated equally, have a safe work environment,
have basic healthcare etc.
Discrimination- treating people unfairly/unjustly because they are different from you in some way.
This violates the bill of rights which states everyone must be treated fairly
Human rights violations going against or interfering with someone’s legal right to something
You can take part in discussions, campaigns, projects or events which promote human rights and
help to improve the country
