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COLONIALISM

HUMAN RIGHTS

& “THE WAR ON DRUGS”

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Goal for this class:

In this class the students will learn and reflect upon:

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  • The Philippines, US and “The War on Drugs”

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Startup activity

  1. Where does the phrase �“The war on drugs” come from?

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  • What was the objective of this US war?

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  • Have you heard about the Filipino �version of “The War on Drugs” in media?

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Questions for reflection while watching part 1:

  1. How did Chito’s human �rights engagement start?

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  • How did the human �rights abuses evolve?

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  • Why did he become one of �the leaders of the movement?

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  • What was the burden of �the movement for Chito?

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PART 1/3

MY CHALLENGE

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(Choose part 1 in the videoplayer)

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Questions for reflection while watching part 2:

  1. How did he find motivation to carry on despite the violence?

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  • How did he face his grief and support the grieving family?

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  • How did he manage the responsibilities as a leader?

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  • What was the power of �the unity in the community?

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PART 2/3

HOW DID I OVERCOME IT

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(Choose part 2 in the videoplayer)

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  1. What does he highlight as �his most important lesson?

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  • What did you learn from Chito's story that might �be useful in your own life?

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  • What does he say is his recommended first step?

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P.S. Chito sadly passed away in 2021, but his work and energy lives on

Questions for reflection while watching part 3:

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PART 3/3

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

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(Choose Part 3 in the videoplayer)

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Questions for further reflections

  1. How did english become one of two official languages in the Philippines?

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  • Colonialism still impacts larger parts of the world despite more countries gaining independance.
    1. What countries are still under the control of The United States officially?
    2. What is the main challenges for a country that has been previously colonized?

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  • “The Filipino war on drugs” is interlinked with the US and their similar “war”.
    • How can the influence of a countron on the other side of the world be so deep?
    • How has the US in similar ways impacted Norway and our view and use of drugs?

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  • How does language influence our identity and the narrative of a countries history?
    • How did the history of our language in Norway impact us?

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  • Chito talks about openness being important when facing a challenge.
    • How can you open up about something when you feel it is stigmatized?

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  • By using this video, how would you support a friend that is struggling?

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Hvis du vil se flere intervjuer som Chito

eller vite mer om

The Human Aspect

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