CONTENT STATEMENT
9. Nations and international organizations pursue their own interests on issues related to civil and human rights, resulting in both conflict and cooperation particularly as it relates to injustices against minority groups.
CONTENT ELABORATION
Within the topic of civil and human rights, students will study how beliefs about rights differ across social and governmental systems. Beliefs about civil and human rights can result in both conflict and cooperation among nations and international organizations.
Numerous international organizations are dedicated to achieving rights for minority groups. Nations and international organizations, both governmental and non-governmental, sometimes pursue their own interests on civil and human rights issues, which may or may not align with the interests of others.
EXPECTATIONS FOR LEARNING
Analyze how differing interests on issues related to civil and human rights result in both conflict and cooperation among nations and international organizations.