“Human Rights Defender’ is a term used to describe people who, individually or with others, act to promote or protect human rights,” Bruce Adamson, Children and Young People’s Commissioner
As part of a consultation on behalf of the Scottish Government on the Action Plan for Progressing Children’s Rights in Scotland, Manor Park Parliament were asked to create Human Rights Defender shields. Here are their ideas:
‘Dogfender defends the right to have a family. He gives you cuddles when you are sad and makes people feel included.’
‘Legoman defends the right to play. He saves toys and plays with other children.’
‘Night-play defender defends the right to play. This is my granny as she lets me play and relax on the Xbox and asks me lots of questions about the game.’
‘Relax and Play defends the right to play and is made of cards. She gives toys and plays games with people when they are bored.’
‘Miss Friendship defends the right to have friends. She makes people talk it out, eradicating bullying so that everyone is friends.’
‘Mr Memah defends the right to play and makes sure everyone has something to laugh about.’
‘Mr Not Shoosh defends the right to have a say and your voice heard. His hands are loudspeakers and his hat is a microphone. He shouts ‘don’t be afraid to speak up’ and ‘children should be listened to’.’
‘Respect man asks people what is wrong when they are sad and helps protect their feelings. He wears a suits because if you are respectful you can get somewhere in life. (NB: This provoked a debate from the children that established that Trump is not an example of this).’
‘The Golden Son is defending people who don’t have names by giving them names.’
