MODULE 1

Contemporary Issues

Lesson 3: HUMAN RIGHTS

CORE MESSAGE: The rights of every man are diminished when the rights of one man are
threatened.

COMPETENCIES: Learn and understand the importance of HUMAN RIGHTS

1. Define Human Rights
2. Recognize the importance of human rights and its relationship to the advancement of
a nation. (AP10IK-III-a-1)

Bringing- in (Introduction)

“Mga Isyu sa karapatang Pantao” – Human Rights, why is it important?

In our world where chaos sometimes happen, rules and regulations are much needed to
maintain peace and security.

Review of lesson:

Activity:

Divide the class into 5 groups.

Let each group formed into a circle.
Enumerate at least 10 laws they know.
Share in class.

Discussion:

Laws. Laws are everywhere.

Law is a system of rules that are created and enforced through social or governmental
institutions to regulate behavior. It has been defined both as "the Science of Justice" and
"the Art of Justice".

Law is a system that regulates and ensures that individuals or a community adhere to the will of
the state.

Human Rights

Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity,
language, religion, or any other status. Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from
slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many
more. Everyone is entitled to these rights, without discrimination.

Sad to say, in terms of exercising human rights, there are cases when only people who are privileged
are able to exercise it. Those who came from poor ones or don not have voices just stay quiet.
BESPREN INTEGRATION:

These are the reasons why the City of Santiago with the leadership of Hon. Mayor Joseph S. Tan
started the BESPREN sa BATAS PROGRAM. This program provides free legal aid services to the
residents of Santiago City that needs legal assistance.

Bespren sa BATAS Free legal assistance (indigent residents)

 Provides free Attorney representation
and free/ subsidy legal fees
Free Barangay Legal Consultation
 Free consultation
Capacity Building to Barangay Officials on
Katarungang Pambarangay Law

These are the services provided free by the city. Because of this program, every resident of
Santiago City is able to exercise human rights.

Violation of Human Rights lead to Abuse. Abuse can be Physical, Emotional or both.

Examples of human rights violations are as follows:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgMThsg7g5Y (General)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhhvYG5FAqI (North Korea)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1RP2TPj9SQ (Philippines)

Generalization:

Activity: Short essay

Have the students make a short essay on the effects of abuse of human rights to man. What
are its implications to the growth of a country if its citizens cannot exercise human right.

Share the output in class.

Very good. See you next meeting.

Reference:
Kasaysayan ng
Daigdig, Batayang
Aklat III. 2000. pp.
315-317