ADVANCED PROGRAMME

Session 1
Introduction to Human Rights

Brainstorm ideas: What human rights do you know?

Discussion: Discuss the inherent dignity of all humans.

Activity: Human dignity worksheet with a partner

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 

• Understand human dignity as the special value of every human person.

• Distinguish between internal and external qualities.

Session 2
The Foundations of Human Rights

Input: Analysis of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Discussion: Discuss limitations and challenges of this declaration

Activity: "Personal Rights Inventory"

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 

• Identify and evaluate whether their personal rights are being respected.

• Create a personal rights inventory and understand how to advocate for their rights.

Session 3
Everyone deserves equal rights

Discussion: Introduce a class project related to a chosen right; initial brainstorming

Activity: Researching a current human rights issue of their choice and preparing a short presentation

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 

• Research a human right of their choice and explore how it is being impacted in the real world

• Explore ways to actively support and promote a chosen human right.

Session 1
Equality vs Equity

Discussion: Prompt students with discussion using this presentation

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Understand the difference between equality and equity, 

• Identify real-life examples and areas of application, and take away strategies for promoting equity.

Session 2
Empathy and Perspective

Discussion: Discrimination and microaggressions: 

•  What are microaggressions and why are they difficult to detect?

• Can you give an example?

• Have you ever experienced or witnessed a microaggression?

Activity about empathy and perspective taking

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Understand how stereotypes connect to a person’s identity

• Deliver concrete examples of expressing empathy and perspective-taking inside and outside of the classroom

Session 3
Raising your voice

Activity: Developing a campaign to raise awareness about a specific form of discrimination, and planning the campaign's message and methods.

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Develop a deeper understanding of social justice issues and the role of advocacy in promoting equity

• Effectively craft messages to engage their audience and inspire action

Session 1

Introducing the idea of equal opportunities

Discussion: What is equal opportunity, and what are the stories and stereotypes they address? Optional: Read stories about men and women in nontraditional roles.

Activity: "A Letter from the Future – A Fair World in 2050": Students will write a letter as if they are living in the year 2050, describing the fair and just world they now live in. Requirements for this writing assignment include: how society changed to become fair, what challenges were overcome, and what daily life looks like in this world.

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Imagine and describe a future society where fairness, equality, and inclusion are the norm, reflecting on what changes would need to happen to create this world.

• Reflect on a fair future society, demonstrating their understanding of fairness, equality, and the steps needed to create a more just world.

Session 2

Exploring privilege

Discussion: Watch “privilege walk” video and discuss allyship

Activity: Facilitate "Privilege Walk” and ask students to reflect

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Understand the meaning of privilege and apply the concept to themselves through reflection and discussion. 

• Identify what makes a good ally. 

Session 3

Allies

Activity: “Allyship in Action” role-play

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Practice allyship in a safe space by responding to real-world scenarios. This will not only encourage their critical thinking and problem solving, but build their confidence in speaking up when they witness injustice. 

Session 1

Social pressures on men

Discussion: Initially discuss the pressures on men and boys.

Activity: La caja de masculinidad

Video:

• “The Man Box” 

• ¿Qué es La Caja de la Masculinidad?

Critical Thinking: What aspects of the Man Box are limiting? What aspects of the Man Box are toxic, and why?

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 

• Understand and discuss the social pressure on men and boys, and be able to connect them to the patriarchy

Session 2

Positive Masculinity

Discussion: What is positive masculinity? Try and think of 5 positive role models that define your version of positive masculinity? The traits of positive masculinity – values, qualities, physical and mental traits 

Activity: Stereotype Activity

• My Multicultural Self .pdf

• Follow the instructions in the activity, however, focus it on stereotypes of men and masculinity. 

Videos:

• Gender stereotypes and education

• Girl toys vs boy toys: The experiment 

Resource: Masculinidad Positiva

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 

• Identify aspects of masculinity that are limiting and negative

Session  3

Removing the mask

Activity: Watch the video “The Mask you Live In” as a class and discuss the questions below. 

• What is the “mask” that the video refers to? What does it mean to take the “mask” off?

• What are some examples of toxic masculinity in the video?

• Who does the toxic masculinity in the video affect?

• What is the role of mental health in the video?

• What potential solutions does the video suggest about toxic masculinity?

Resource: Masculinities Activity Guide 

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 

• Recognise examples of masculinity in real-world examples

Session 1

Intersectionality

Read this before this lesson.

Videos: 

• Que es la interseccionalidad?

• Feminismo Interseccional 

• Intersectionality 101

Activity: 

• Understanding Intersectionality Lesson Plan (60 mins)

• Intersectionality Lesson Plan

Resource: Feminismo Interseccional 

Discussion: Which human rights did Kimberle Crenshaw advocate for?

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 

• Learn what intersectionality is and where it comes from

• Make a connection between intersectionality and feminism

Session 2

Connecting intersectionality with privilege and identity

Starter Activity: Acertijo (página 17)

Activity:

• Privilege and Identity Wheel 

• Power Flower: Our Intersecting Identities

Discussion: How does intersectionality relate to feminism? How does identity connect to the conversation on privilege from week 3?

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 

• Recognise advantages and disadvantages others have in society because of membership in different identity groups

Session 3

Intersectionality

Video: The Ministry of Equality launches an institutional campaign against racism. ‘Don't Look Away': Awareness-raising campaign against racism

Activity: Watch this campaign as a class and ask students to analyse it using the following questions:

• Representation of identities: Which identities (gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, etc.) are present in the campaign?

• Stereotypes: Does the campaign reinforce or challenge stereotypes related to these identities?

• Inclusivity: Does the campaign include or exclude certain groups?

• Intersectional messaging: Does the campaign address the intersection of multiple identities or does it focus on a single dimension?

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 

• Examine a social campaign through an intersectional lens

Session 1

Exploring intersectional feminism causes

Activity: 

• Hall of Fame Intersectional Feminists Activity 

• Feministas Españolas 

Discussion: Can you identify the multiple social justice causes here? What similarities do these causes share? What basic human rights are these activists advocating for?

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Identify social justice activists who connect multiple issues in their feminism

Session 2

Exploring feminism in social justice causes

Activity: Group Project [in groups of 3-4 students]

Step 1: Students will choose a social justice cause from the following list: 

• Racial injustice

• Climate change & environmental justice

• Fast Fashion

• Ableism & disability rights

• Queer-phobia & LGBTQ+ rights

• Indigenous rights

• Economic inequality & labor rights

• Migration & refugee rights

Step 2: Investigate the Feminist or Gender Perspective

• Who is affected? – Identify how gender impacts the experiences of different communities in your chosen cause.

• How does patriarchy play a role? – Explore how traditional gender roles, sexism, or discrimination shape the issue.

• Who are the activists? – Research feminist figures, organizations, or movements working on these issues.

• What are the solutions? – Consider how an intersectional feminist approach can create change.

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Investigate a real-world social justice cause through a feminist lens

Session 3

Present your social justice cause

Activity: Students will present their group project from Lesson 2 

Students can present their findings in a creative format (poster, infographic, or short video, Canva) to share with the class.

Discussion: What surprised you the most about the feminist or gender perspective on this issue? Why is it important to include an intersectional feminist lens when addressing social justice causes?

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Speak about existing social justice causes with gender by making real-world connections