PDMU — Equality, Diversity & Rights Activity Pack (P4–P7)
A P4–P7 PDMU activity pack on equality, diversity, and rights — what equality means, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, protected characteristics, and activities that build respect across Northern Ireland's communities.
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Equality and diversity activities
- RIGHTS AUDIT: list 10 rights from the UNCRC. Rate how well each is protected in your school. Discuss.
- THE IDENTITY WEB: each child draws a spider diagram of their identities — nationality, religion, language, hobbies, family. Compare: how are people similar and different?
- PRIVILEGE WALK: a structured activity exploring how different circumstances give different advantages. (Sensitive — requires careful facilitation.)
- DISCRIMINATION SCENARIOS: role-play cards. Read a scenario, identify the discrimination, discuss how it feels and how to respond.
- QUOTE DEBATE: 'All people are equal but some people are treated as less equal.' Is this true? Evidence for and against.
- NEWS ANALYSIS: find a news story about inequality (in NI or globally). Who is affected? What could be done?
- LETTER WRITING: write to a real person or organisation asking them to address an inequality you have identified.
UNCRC — Key rights to know
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
- ▶ Article 2: All rights apply to every child — no discrimination based on race, religion, or background.
- ▶ Article 12: Children have the right to express their views on matters that affect them.
- ▶ Article 13: Children have the right to freedom of expression — to say what they think.
- ▶ Article 14: Children have the right to freedom of thought and religion.
- ▶ Article 19: Children have the right to be protected from all forms of violence and abuse.
- ▶ Article 28: Children have the right to an education.
- ▶ Article 31: Children have the right to play, rest, and leisure.
- ▶ NI CONTEXT: the Human Rights Act (1998) and the NI Act (1998) give specific equality protections in Northern Ireland.
Learning objective
Explain what equality and diversity mean; identify key rights from the UNCRC; recognise discrimination in scenarios; and engage with equality issues in the Northern Ireland context.
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W We Are All Born Free — UDHR for children — Amnesty International
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R Rights Respecting Schools activity pack — Various
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U UNICEF UNCRC poster classroom A1
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