Children's Rights and Health
Objective: This worksheet aims to raise awareness among students about children's rights violations and their health impacts, and to empower them to advocate for children's well-being.
Content and methods: The worksheet initiates the learning process with an audio report about a boy's life in a country with a problematic children's rights situation, prompting students to share their initial thoughts. It then presents a table detailing various children's rights violations (e.g., child labor, lack of access to education, poor sanitation, malnutrition, overcrowded living conditions, limited access to healthcare, violence and abuse) and their corresponding health impacts. Students are asked to extract specific health impacts and explain connections between violations and health outcomes based on the provided table. The final task requires students to write a respectful and factual letter to the Prime Minister of the boy's home country, expressing their wishes and demands for the children in the country.
Competencies:
- Listening comprehension
- Reading comprehension
- Information extraction and synthesis
- Critical thinking and reflection on social issues
- Written communication, specifically formal letter writing
- Advocacy and civic engagement
Target group: 5th-8th grade
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Target group and level
5th-8th grade
Subjects
Children's Rights and Health
My life in Bangladesh
Listen to the report of a boy talking about his life.
What do you think of the report? Share your thoughts with the rest of the class.
Health impacts of children's rights violations
Take a look at the following table, where you will learn about the types of violations of children's rights in the country that was just presented. On the right side of the table, you can see the consequences that the disregard of children's rights can have on children.
| Children's Rights Violations | Impacts on Health |
|---|---|
| Child Labor | Leads to physical and mental exhaustion, resulting in weakened immune systems and increased vulnerability to illnesses. |
| Lack of Access to Education | Reduces opportunities for mental development and future health education, leading to poor health choices and conditions. |
| Poor Sanitation and Lack of Clean Water | Causes waterborne diseases like cholera and diarrhea, which can be life-threatening and lead to long-term health issues. |
| Malnutrition | Results in weakness, tiredness, and vulnerability to diseases, along with conditions like anemia and vitamin deficiencies. |
| Overcrowded Living Conditions | Increases the spread of infectious diseases and limits access to adequate medical care. |
| Limited Access to Healthcare | Delays in receiving medical treatment can worsen health conditions and prolong recovery times. |
| Violence and Abuse | Leads to physical injuries and long-term mental health issues like anxiety and depression. |
A letter to the government
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
Prime Minister's Office
Old Sangsad Bhaban
Tejgaon, Dhaka-1215
Bangladesh