Phase 3 - Venezuela

Human Rights Education in the School System

Red de Apoyo por la Justicia y la Paz in Venezuela produced and published a teaching book for teachers of the pre-school, primary and secondary school levels, illustrated by children’s drawings. The book, through short cartoon stories, addressed various human rights issues such as the right to identity, to diversity, to a safe and clean environment, and freedom of expression. 2000 copies were produced and distributed to schools and other partners throughout the country.

Children’s Rights

La Parroquia San Camillo de Lelis organized 65 workshops on children’s rights for children of the region of Lelis, Venezuela. Approximately 2159 children and teenagers, as well as 765 parents, directly benefited from the events. The grant recipient also produced 12 long and 48 short radio programmes on children’s rights which were broadcast twice a month in the region of Lelis.