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Our News, Our Views: Children’s Rights, Child Labour and the Media

Synopsis
Eight news reports produced by young people, exploring the lives of working children around the world to offer an insight into child labour. Examples range from newspaper rounds in the UK to firework factories in India, linking in related issues such as education, health and law. Aims to encourage young people to question children’s rights and responsibilities, gain a better understanding of child labour and develop a critical understanding of the media.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min.
Year of production
1999
Availability
Sale; 2000 sale: £10.00 (inc. VAT +p&p)
Documentation
Accompanying teacher’s notes and student activity sheets.
Uses
Ages 15 and up.
Subjects
Social welfare
Keywords
child labour; children’s rights

Credits

Director
Justyn Jones
Producer
Rose McCausland

Production Company

Name

Small World Productions

Sponsor

Name

Anti-Slavery International

Distributor

Name

Anti-Slavery International

Email
antislavery@gn.apc.org
Web
http://www.charitynet.org/~asi External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7924 9555
Fax
020 7738 4110
Address
Thomas Clarkson House
The Stableyard
Broomgrove Road
London
SW9 9TL
Name

Development Education Dispatch Unit

Email
dedu@leedsdec.org.uk
Web
http://www.dedu.gn.apc.org/ External site opens in new window
Phone
0113 380 5658
Fax
0113 380 5656
Address
233-237 Roundhay Road
Leeds
LS8 4HS

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