encouraged to distinguish facts from opinions, recognise the limitations of their own arguments and revise their positions when presented with convincing evidence.
The international dimension created opportunities for students to exchange perspectives and compare experiences from different countries. They discussed how political systems, historical experiences and social conditions influenced young people ' s opportunities to participate in public life. Through this exchange, students developed a deeper understanding of civic responsibility and recognised that defending freedom was not limited to dramatic acts of resistance. It could also involve informed participation, peaceful dialogue, solidarity with others and everyday decisions that protected human dignity.
2. Learning Objectives By the end of the activity, students were able to:
- explain the importance of freedom, democracy, human rights and civic participation in contemporary society;
- identify and analyse historical and contemporary examples of young people ' s involvement in social movements and human rights campaigns;
- connect historical experiences of resistance to oppression with current challenges facing democratic societies;
- research a topic using reliable sources and select relevant evidence to support an argument;
- construct clear, logical and convincing arguments supported by facts, examples and reasoned explanations;- anticipate opposing viewpoints and develop relevant counterarguments;- express opinions confidently and respectfully in English during a structured debate;- listen actively, respond appropriately to arguments and participate constructively in discussion;- analyse the topic from different perspectives, including those of activists, journalists, policymakers, historians and different generations;- distinguish evidence-based reasoning from unsupported claims, emotional appeals and misinformation;- develop critical thinking, communication, collaboration and decision-making skills;- recognise the importance of peaceful civic engagement, democratic dialogue and respect for differing opinions;- reflect on their own role and responsibility in protecting freedom, human rights and democratic values.
3. Preparation and organisation