The week we are exploring Article 39
Article 39 (recovery from trauma and reintegration)
Children who have experienced neglect, abuse, exploitation, torture or who are victims of war must receive special support to help them recover their health, dignity, self-respect and social life.
Why not have a go at one of the following activities to help you understand this week’s theme a little better.
Activity 1
When something bad has happened to someone, it is important that they feel safe. Think about where you feel safe. Draw a picture of your safe place and share it with a friend.
Activity 2
Every child has the right to grow up in a safe, caring home. Draw a baby and around the baby, write or draw things that you think the baby needs to grow up happy and safe. You might think of things like cuddles and lots of rest. What else can you think of?
Activity 3
Because of war, some children and their families have to leave their home as they donāt feel safe to stay there. Some move to another country. Some might start in your school. What could your class do to make the children feel safe and welcome? Write a list of what you would do, or your favourite toy or game you could tell them about.
Activity 4
Watch this video of the book The Journey by Francesca Sanna about a family fleeing war – what difficult things does the family experience? When they finally arrive in a safe place, what will they need in order to ābegin their story againā?
