achieve this aim and, in particular, by the revision of textbooks and school programmes and the
adaptation of teaching methods;(…).
Convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 29
1. States Parties agree that the education of the child shall be directed to:
(a) The development of the child’s personality, talents and mental and physical abilities to their
fullest potential;
(b) The development of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and for the principles
enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations;
(c) The development of respect for the child’s parents, his or her own cultural identity, language and
values, for the national values of the country in which the child is living, the country from which he or
she may originate and for civilizations different from his or her own;
(d) The preparation of the child for responsible life in a free society, in the spirit of understanding,
peace, tolerance, equality of sexes, and friendship among all people, ethnic, national and religious
groups and persons of indigenous origin;
(e) The development of respect for the natural environment.[…].
Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment,
Article 10
1. Each State Party shall ensure that education and information regarding prohibition against torture
are fully included in the training of law enforcement personnel, civil or military, medical personnel,
public officials and other persons who may be involved in the custody, interrogation or treatment of
any individual subjected to any form of arrest, detention or imprisonment.
Core Principles of Human Rights
We may also mention in this section of the Recommendations, that in all the above-mentioned
international human rights instruments, the following core principles are maintained:
Equality
Non-discrimination
Balancing principle (Article 29, UDHR)
Universality, indivisibility, interdependence
Self-determination