Article 7:
Right to Equality Before the Law

 

Full Text

All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law. All are entitled to equal protection against any discrimination in violation of this Declaration and against any incitement to such discrimination.

Student Text

You have the right to be treated fairly under the law. The law cannot discriminate against you because of your race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or other characteristics. You have the right to protection against violations of your human rights.

Lesson Plan

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Time: 60 minutes
Ages: 14-18 (Grades 9-12)
Overview of activities: Students will…

  • Work in groups to assess whether everyone in their community has the same rights

  • Analyze a real-world case study related to Article 7 and conduct research on the laws in their city or country

  • Reflect on the day’s lesson with an exit card

Accompanying slides are available via Google Slides

Resources

Article 7 in the News

Further Learning

Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Full text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone document in the history of human rights and international relations

Universal Declaration of Human Rights – Amnesty International
Overview of the UDHR by Amnesty International, an international NGO supporting human rights

30 Articles on the 30 Articles – Article 7: Right to Equality Before the Law
Explanatory articles on each right contained in the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Explainer Video – Article 7: Right to Equality Before the Law
Short videos about each of the UDHR’s 30 articles by the Platform of European Memory and Conscience. Each video includes testimony from a witness to atrocities by European totalitarian regimes.