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United Religions Initiative, Kids
The United Religions Initiative, is a growing global community working to create cultures of peace, justice and healing for the Earth and all living beings. The website for kids is an interactive learning tool about world religions and has extensive … Continue reading
Juridical and Political Framework: the guidelines and orientations of the Commission on Human Rights and the General Assembly
Introductory note by Mr. Abdelfattah Amor, Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights on the question of religious intolerance for “the International Consultative Conference on School Education in relation with Freedom of Religion and Belief, Tolerance and Non-discrimination”, Madrid … Continue reading
White paper on intercultural dialogue, Living Together As Equals in Dignity
The “White Paper on Intercultural Dialogue” presented here, emphatically argues in the name of the governments of the 47 member states of the Council of Europe that our common future depends on our ability to safeguard and develop human rights, … Continue reading
Mix It Up Planner: 2008 – 2009
This planner advises teachers and educators on how to organize a Mix It Up Day Lunch where students are encouraged to interact with other students from diverse backgrounds. This planner also provides teachers and educators with boundary-crossing lesson plans and … Continue reading
The role of religious education in the pursuit of tolerance and non-discrimination
Study prepared under the guidance of Prof. Abdelfattah Amor, Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights on the question of religious intolerance. It is written on the basis of results from a questionnaire completed by 77 states on the … Continue reading
Teaching Tolerance: Civil Discourse in the Classroom
Civil Discourse in the Classroom will introduce educators to basic tools for teaching civil discourse. Although it is primarily designed for young adolescents, the curriculum can be adapted for students of any age. Using these lessons, students will be able … Continue reading
Learning to live together: An intercultural and interfaith programme for ethics and education
“Learning to Live Together approaches the issue of ethics education from the perspectives of intercultural and interfaith learning, human rights and quality education, where ethics and values are nurtured and where children are given the space to develop their innate … Continue reading
UNESCO Guidelines on Intercultural Education
“The document reflects UNESCO’s unique role as international standard setter and convenor of diverse cultural and ideological perspectives. It is hoped that it will serve as a valuable practical resource for teachers and learners, curriculum developers, policy makers and community … Continue reading
Wandsworth Local Strategic Partnership Multi-Faith Sub-group Annual Report 2007
This Sub-Group has a representative from each of the main faiths in the borough. This group comes together to discuss issues in the religious community and discuss areas of common interest.
Building Empathy-Creating Community
The Spring 2006 activity booklet has activities for teachers to address issues that are related to certain social norms that divide students and lead to the exclusion of certain social groups from the rest of the school. These activities encourage … Continue reading