Nobel Peace Prize

-          In the 1890’s, the Swedish Alfred Nobel donated his large fortune to the Nobel Prizes

-          He dedicated the award to “the person who have done the most or best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congress.”

-          An example of a Nobel Peace Prize was Kofi Annan: “for their work for a better organised and more peaceful world.”

-          The first Nobel Prize was won by Henry Dunant, in 1901, founder of the Red Cross, who shared it with Frederic Passy, a leading international pacifist.

-          In addition to humanitarian efforts, it has also been awarded for advocacy of human rights, mediation of international conflicts, and arms control.

-          The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to 120 Laureates- 97 times to individuals and 23 times to organisations.

-          Of the 97 individuals, 12 were women.

-          Organisations can win too- e.g. Red Cross and Amnesty International

-          Note more info can be found at www.nobelprize.org

Refugee Activity

1.      What would you pack in your backpack?

I would pack few and light clothes, spare food and water, a pen knife, photos of those I love and my mobile phone.

2.      What would you miss most if you had to leave your home, your school, Australia?

I would miss how I feel integrated into the Australian society; I would feel out of place in Japan. I would miss my friends, the rest of my family, my pets and all of my possessions. I would my old way of life.

3.      What would be some of the problems of living in a detention centre in a foreign country?

You would find it difficult to communicate with others and to make acquaintances. You would be extremely confused as to what was happening around you and your situation.

4.      What would be the biggest challenges for you if you and your family were accepted as refugees?

My biggest challenges would be making a whole new life, no seeing those who I love, and becoming accustomed to the Japanese cultural differences to Australia.

5.      Why is this ‘imagine’ story a very unlikely one?

This is unlikely because Australia is accepting of different religions, and the Australian police do not discriminate against those of a certain culture or relgion.

The Power of One

The Power of One is a movie set in South Africa during the 1930's and 40's. The film is based on the book by Bryce Courtenay and follows the life of a then young boy PK. It follows the life of PK as he experiences and veiws the racism and violence towards black africans. He experiences discrimination at boarding school as he is the only english boy amongst afrikaners (speaking south african but of European descent) led by the oldest boy. PK experiences the loss and deaths of many of his loved ones  throughtout the movie which lead to discovery of who he really is and what he wants to be. As a young boy he also learns the art of boxing which gives him courage, the abilty to defend himself and to stand up for what he believes is right. As PK grows older he comes to realise what he believes in which is the racism directed at the black africans and that he wants to change the veiws of everyone else to realise that they the balck africans are not bad and deserve a chance. As he works to change these veiws he falls in love and becomes a symbol of hope and a leader to those who most need him.

 

United Nations

United Nations

The UN:

- Helps global issues

- Was formed after the 2^nd World War (1948) by countries who won

-  Got together to stop World War ever happening again.

“Declaration of Human Rights”

30 Human Rights that protect the dignity of humans

Article 1:

All humans’ beings should be given basic rights, and all humans are of equal value. We should treat each other with kindness.

Article 2:

Everyone, regardless of gender, race, culture or religion is entitled to human rights and discrimination is not to be made on the position or condition of a person’s origin country.

Article 7:

In cases before the law, all humans are equal and entitled to equal protection. All humans are also entitled to defence against infringement of this article.

Article 11:

All humans, under the court of law, are innocent until proved guilty, and provided with adequate defence and a fair outcome of punishment if proven guilty.

Article 15:

Everyone has the right to identify and classify themselves with a nationality and shall be allowed to change the change their nationality.

Article 20:

·         (People have the right to belong to associations and groups, and shall not be forcibly compelled or made to join one.

Article 23:

Everyone has the right to apply for their chosen job and to participate in the workforce, receiving equal pay, to join trade unions and the right to receive support.

Article 25:

Everyone should receive the basic needs of sufficient shelter, food, clothing, medical care and social services e.g. disability, pregnancy etc.

Article 16:

Men and women of the legal age, without discrimination, entered to with full consent of both parties have the right to marry and start a family with protection from their state.

United Nations

United Nations

The UN:

- Helps global issues

- Was formed after the 2^nd World War (1948) by countries who won

-  Got together to stop World War ever happening again.

“Declaration of Human Rights”

30 Human Rights that protect the dignity of humans

Article 1: All humans’ beings should be given basic rights, and all humans are of equal value. We should treat each other with kindness.

Article 2: Everyone, regardless of gender, race, culture or religion is entitled to human rights and discrimination is not to be made on the position or condition of a person’s origin country.

Article 7: In cases before the law, all humans are equal and entitled to equal protection. All humans are also entitled to defence against infringement of this article.

Article 11: All humans, under the court of law, are innocent until proved guilty, and provided with adequate defence and a fair outcome of punishment if proven guilty.

Article 15: Everyone has the right to identify and classify themselves with a nationality and shall be allowed to change the change their nationality.

Article 20: People have the right to belong to associations and groups, and shall not be forcibly compelled or made to join one.

Article 23: Everyone has the right to apply for their chosen job and to participate in the workforce, receiving equal pay, to join trade unions and the right to receive support.

Article 25: Everyone should receive the basic needs of sufficient shelter, food, clothing, medical care and social services e.g. disability, pregnancy etc.

Article 16: Men and women of the legal age, without discrimination, entered to with full consent of both parties have the right to marry and start a family with protection from their state.

Presentation- Social Justice- Village Space

 Issues:

1.      Suicide in rural Australia

2.      North Arctic

3.      Bangladesh

4.      Kiribati

5.      Cap & Trade

6.      Scotland and Brazil

7.      Climate Change Science

1.      What was the issue about?

The suicide of people in rural areas of Australia

2.      What is causing the issue?

There are several factors: drought and other natural disasters, which in turn, affects a farm or ranches ability to produce crops, which may lead to heavy debt from loans and a lack of income and as a result, suicide, that it is more difficult to receive mental help and support, a lack of reprieve from work as they live at their work, the farm, and stoic masculine attitudes, supported by the stereotype of rural men which discourages them to seek aid.

3.      Who is affected?

Those affected are mainly farmers in rural areas which are in financial and economic strife.

4.      What can be done?

·         Improvements in the accessibility of mental help and support

·         Greater attention to research on the issue

·         Teach and promote signs of distress and despair so that the problem can be addressed

·         Technological support