Please find below three age appropriate lesson plans looking at how xenophobia works within society, and ways of disrupting racism and hatred. These lesson plans all use Armin Greder’s renowned book, ‘The Island‘*. Lesson Plans Ages 16+ The Island’ by Armin Greder Suitable for History, Citizenship,
Ages: 16+ Background: This stand alone lesson analyses the operation of xenophobia and connects it to current and recent eras. Learning objectives: Critically analyse how the book explores fear of the other, xenophobia make links between the story and real-world issues (migration, racism, Islamophobia, exclusion)
Ages: 11 – 15 Background: Understanding how otherisation works with Aim / learning intention: Understand the themes of fear, exclusion, and empathy in the story Recognise how people can be treated unfairly because they are “different” Reflect on why kindness and inclusion matter in
Ages Under 10s Teachers may wish to use selected parts of the story. Not suitable for very young children. Background. This stand alone lesson plan can help under 10s understand how otherisation of refugees and migrants works Aim / learning intention: Recognise how people can
On 19th January 2025, the Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) hosted its 16th annual Genocide Memorial Day at the P21 Gallery in London. This year’s theme was “Resisting Genocide”, during which the speakers discussed ways to stand against these horrific acts. The event featured an
Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) is pleased to announce its 16th annual Genocide Memorial Day, which will be held on Sunday, January 19th, 2025. This year’s theme is Resisting Genocide. About the GMD 2025 event The world’s first live-streamed genocide continues in Gaza, with every
The annual Genocide Memorial Day (GMD) will take place this Sunday, 19 January amid a raging controversy over the official Holocaust Memorial Day Trusts’ rejection of a call to include Gaza in its commemorations this year. The sixteenth GMD coincides with the beginning of the
As a matter of policy, IHRC publishes all media correspondence in full. This ensures there is an accurate public record of the exchange, should our comments be misquoted or omitted entirely. Our Response: Dear Camilla, It’s always a pleasant surprise to hear from you
