Educational methods, teaching aids and training programmes Appropriate methodologies and materials for the teaching of human rights should be developed in full conformity with human rights principles and standards. Special attention should be given to the elaboration of educational materials suitable for formal and informal settings, and adapted to the needs and demands of various target groups. Such materials should be made available in various national and local languages, in different forms and in sufficient number. Bearing in mind the special characteristics of the region and the prevailing high level of illiteracy, innovative audio-visual programmes should be prepared. An effort should also be made to reach the population, especially in remote and rural areas.
Environmental education is an essential part of education for human rights.
Participatory methodology for the teaching of human rights which takes into account the involvement of the target groups in the learning process should be adopted. Emphasis should be given to the elaboration and dissemination of human rights training programmes designed for professionals having special responsibilities related to the protection and implementation of human rights, in particular security, army, police, prison immigration and other government personnel and public functionaries at different levels as well as medical doctors, other health professionals, and scientists engaged in biological research. Players The Conference is convinced that the achievement of the goals of education for human rights can be ensured only through active co-operation and participation of all those who have the duty and obligation to promote and protect human rights. Parliamentarians and other elected representatives of the people at different levels, organs of the State, educational and research institutes, national human rights institutions, non-governmental organizations, the mass media and, in fact, ever segment of civil society have a very important role to play in promoting education for human rights. The family is crucial for the education of children in the spirit of human rights.