A panel discussion on human rights and combating Domestic violence

On Thursday October 18th, 2018, the Amman Center for Human Rights Studies partnered with Manara Al Amal International Academy School of Education in Ain Al-Basha / Balqa Governorate in holding a panel discussion about human rights and combating domestic violence. This event is one of the numerous events in which ACHRS is commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Under the technical assistance of Professor Naima Hishmah and the supervision of Dr. Mohammad Al-Jamal, Are Halabi, Alaa Kharabsheh, and Dr. Nizam Assaf, students engaged in a dialogue about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The major topics addressed included the right to education, right to peaceful assembly, freedom of expression, political participation, and participation in the management of public affairs.

Along with the dialogue, students engaged in a wide range of activities pertaining to the topics. 10th grade students gave presentations, held discussions, drew caricatures, and performed a silent play as a means of expressing their understanding about violence. Female students from the 9th grade gave a presentation on family violence.