Fly Kites Not Drones Education Pack
Human Rights are being threatened more and more on several fronts
from scrapping human rights legislation to new warfare technologies,
killing and harming others. In terms of war and peace, for the next
generations, weaponised drones will be one of the most
pressing issues of the day.
Today weaponised drones are being used by various States to assassinate individuals on the slenderest of evidence which would not stand up in a court of law. More often than not, drone strikes impact others nearby, or are aimed at the wrong people, in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Citizens across Europe are already experiencing ‘blowback’ from wars
waged in the Middle East and in Central Asia by Western powers, with the violation of human rights felt
on both sides.
Governments are also using drones against their own citizens. Already
the UK has assassinated one of its own citizens. While surveillance
drones are already being used routinely for ‘special events’, and are on
the brink of becoming a ‘normal’ tool for surveillance.
Meanwhile in North Dakota, USA the police have got permission to arm and use drones against peaceful protestors with ‘non-lethal’ weapons such as tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets.
This education pack explores human rights in general with a specific
focus on weaponised drones. Activities include source material gathered
by peace activists visiting Kabul. The workshops aim to further cultural
understanding of Afghanistan, unpack the political positions of
world leaders, enhance understanding of what it’s like to live under
drones and provide a firm understanding of human rights.
The Fly Kites Not Drones education pack is linked to a yearly campaign
which encourages everyone everywhere to fly kites in solidarity with the
young people living under the threat from weaponised drones.
The events are timed to takes place on Now Roz- Persian New Year- this year the event will be held on Sunday 19 March 2017.
BASIC WORKSHOPS
[1] Why Can’t Aymel fly his kite? Age 8-11 Duration 80 minutes
To gain an understanding of drones and how they affect children’s human rights
[2] Human perspectives on drones – Age 11-16 Duration 60 minutes
To understand how different people think and feel about drones and why.
[3] Drones speaking and listening debate – Age 14-18 Duration 60 minutes
To use the issue of armed drones and explore how to construct an argument
using fact and opinion
[4] Fly a kite for peace – All ages Duration 60 minutes
Design and make a kite to fly, send it into the air as a statement of
hope and peace.
Additional assemblies and workshops are available relating to specific
subjects.
To see how the pack fits with the national curriculum.
Download the free pack here.
To order an education pack by email: kitesnotdrones@gmail.com
We have received funding from Trust Greenbelt