Assignment task: Scrutinize an issues being reported that relate to breaches of human rights. Choose any contemporary topic, it could be local (Australia) or global issue. What possible action can you as a social worker take to address the human rights breaches The proposed action must be lawful and does not put you or anyone at risk.
Structure the work as follows:
An introduction that identifies a human rights issue that is currently in the media and you consider personally relevant to you.
Using scholarly references,
Describe how the issue is being portrayed in your local, or the national media.
Discuss the most relevant human rights instrument (e.g. covenant, Declaration, treaty or convention) under which this issue falls.
Discuss why your chosen human rights issue is important to you and to Australian society in general.
Describe potential action/s you have you can take to become involved in this issue.
Critically assess your own action on the issue as measured against a social work/social welfare human rights-based practice position including discussion on the relevance of anti-oppressive practice to your action