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The Legal Challenge of Human Rights Protection Lesson PlanThe Legal Challenge of Human Rights Protection Lesson Plan
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The Legal Challenge of Human Rights Protection

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Students identify the types and extent of human rights violations that occurred in El Salvador . They will also analyze the various laws and statutes that dictate the processes to protect and punish war crimes and human rights violations. Construct a law that ensures protection of human rights worldwide.

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human rights, civil rights, cultural awareness

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culture, human rights, social studies
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9th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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1 hr
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