OUR RIGHTS, OUR RESPONSIBILITIES

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OUR RIGHTS, OUR RESPONSIBILITIES 2002 - 2005
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WHAT IS A TRIENNIAL THEME? Every three years,
WAGGGS adopts a theme under which Member
Organizations throughout the world can organize
projects and implement non-formal education and
exchange programmes. These are designed to build
respect, mutual support and friendship amongst
girls and young women around the world. They also
aim to educate Girl Guides / Girl Scouts about
contemporary issues through learning by doing,
and so work towards our mission.
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WAGGGS MISSION To enable girls and young women
to develop their fullest potential as
responsible citizens of the world.
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Why a Triennial Theme?
Triennial Themes
Mission
Vision
OUR RIGHTS, OUR RESPONSIBILITIES 2002-2005
BUILDING WORLD CITIZENSHIP 1996-2002
CREATE PEACE WORLDWIDE 1993-1996
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Why Rights and Responsibilities?

• Natural rights often not secure, especially for
  girls and women. Rights have to be fought for.

• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
  adopted and proclaimed by the General Assembly of
  the UN in 1948. Convention on the Rights of the
  Child adopted in 1989.

• However, many basic rights still violated.

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Why Rights and Responsibilities? (contd)

• The concepts of rights and responsibilities are
  implicit in the Original Promise and Law.

• WAGGGS is in a position to educate youth about
  rights and responsibilities, especially by

• Teaching girls and young women about what their
  rights are.

• Building girls and young womens self-esteem, so
  that they believe they deserve rights.

• Encouraging girls and young women to look beyond
  rights to responsibilities, and to safeguard the
  rights of others.

• Showing how an understanding of rights and
  responsibilities can lead to responsible decision
  making.

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The Right to be Me
The Right to be Heard
The Right to be Happy
The Right to Work Together
The Right to Learn
The Right to Live in Peace
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