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MOSAIC - The training kit for Euro-Mediterranean youth work

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Tips <strong>for</strong> the facilitator<br />

<strong>The</strong> activity aims to start discussion of human rights by looking at the concept of<br />

dignity, which is essential to understanding what human rights are about and why we<br />

have them. You may or may not wish to make this link clear at the beginning: if you<br />

do make it explicit, make sure that the groups are discussing dignity (rather than<br />

human rights).<br />

It may be helpful <strong>for</strong> the discussion afterwards if you have some in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />

about the pictures. You can then use the discussion to raise questions about<br />

interpretation of images, or use issues expressed by the images to initiate<br />

discussion on topics related to human rights.<br />

<strong>The</strong> concept of dignity has slightly different meanings in different languages.<br />

You may find it useful to collect a few different definitions be<strong>for</strong>ehand!<br />

Variations<br />

Participants can be asked to arrange photographs in a line rather than a diamond shape.<br />

Ideas <strong>for</strong> action<br />

With the participants, draw up a list of everything they feel is important if they are to<br />

feel respected, dignified human beings. Encourage them to think about physical,<br />

cultural, social needs and the ways (they may feel) these come under threat in their<br />

societies. <strong>The</strong>n compare the list with the human rights listed in the Universal Declaration<br />

of Human Rights.<br />

Suggestions <strong>for</strong> follow-up<br />

<strong>The</strong> activity “Draw the word”, in Compass, is a fun way <strong>for</strong> participants to familiarise<br />

themselves with the content of the UDHR using drawing, and incorporating a mild<br />

spirit of competition. You could also try No. 21 “Pieces of cake” from this T-<strong>kit</strong>, which<br />

looks at some of the real tensions involved in realising human rights in the world.<br />

Further in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />

English dictionary definitions of “dignity”:<br />

<strong>The</strong> quality or state of being worthy of esteem or respect<br />

Inherent nobility and worth<br />

Poise and self-respect<br />

<strong>The</strong> state of being worthy or honourable; elevation of mind or character; true<br />

worth; excellence<br />

Quality suited to inspire respect or reverence<br />

Where is dignity?

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