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INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCIES: Human Rights, Equity, and Anti-Discrimination

Human Rights Instruments

International human rights documents establish the principles of dignity, equality, and non-discrimination that underpin intercultural engagement. Familiarity with these foundational texts provides important context for understanding the rights and responsibilities that apply in educational settings.:

Useful Resources on Human Rights Instruments:

UN General Assembly. (1948). Universal declaration of human rights. https://www.un.org/en/about-us/universal-declaration-of-human-rights

Annotation: The full text of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, comprising a preamble and 30 articles setting out fundamental human rights to be universally protected.

UNESCO. (1962). Convention against discrimination in education. https://www.unesco.org/en/legal-affairs/convention-against-discrimination-education

Annotation: Full text of the 1960 UNESCO Convention defining discrimination in education and outlining state obligations to ensure equality of opportunity and treatment. Includes the convention articles, declarations, reservations, and monitoring history.

UNESCO. (2023, November 20). Recommendation on education for peace and human rights, international understanding, cooperation, fundamental freedoms, global citizenship and sustainable development. https://www.unesco.org/en/legal-affairs/recommendation-education-peace-and-human-rights-international-understanding-cooperation-fundamental

Annotation: Full text of the 2023 UNESCO Recommendation setting out guiding principles for education in service of peace, human rights, global citizenship, and sustainable development.

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Table of contents:

6.1. Intercultural Concepts and Models

6.2. Human Rights, Equity, and Anti-Discrimination

6.2.1. Human Rights Instruments

6.2.2. Equity Frameworks and Advocacy
6.2.3. Recognizing Bias
6.2.4. Addressing Racism and Discrimination

6.3. Diversity and Inclusion

6.4. Global Citizenship and Civic Engagement

6.5. Intercultural Dialogue and Communication
6.5.1. Understanding Cross-Cultural Communication
6.5.2. Language and Intercultural Dialogue

6.6. Multilingualism
6.6.1. Learning and Speaking Languages
6.6.2. Language Diversity and Policy

6.7. Intercultural Skills Development
6.7.1. Intercultural Courses and Training
6.7.2. Understanding Culture
6.7.3. Cross-Cultural Leadership and Communication

6.8. International Study Experience

 

Author: Leeanne Irwin

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