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RECOMMENDATION No. R (85) 7- TEACHING AND LEARNING ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS IN SCHOOLS

Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe • 1985

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Adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 14 May 1985 at the 385th meeting of the Ministers' Deputies) In 1985, the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers issued Recommendation No. R (85) 7, focusing on the teaching and learning of human rights in schools. The recommendation emphasizes the importance of incorporating human rights education in school curricula to prepare young people for life in a pluralistic democracy. It stresses the role of schools in promoting respect for individual dignity, tolerance, and equality, recognizing their potential as examples of these democratic values. The document suggests guidelines for teaching human rights, such as integrating human rights concepts from an early age, developing critical thinking skills, and fostering social and intellectual skills. It also emphasizes creating a positive and democratic school environment, the need for teacher training, and observing International Human Rights Day on December 10th. This recommendation underscores the significance of human rights education as a crucial element of preparing young people for life in democratic and diverse societies.

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