Episodes
THE ROBBEN ISLAND LEARNING DELEGATION
INTRODUCING THE 3 COMPETITIONS
Human Rights and Democracy
Connect human rights memory to democratic participation and dignity.
1976 and Today: Courage, Civic
Bridge the youth of 1976 and the youth of today through lessons on courage and responsibility
Women and Heritage
Honour Women's contributions and explore leadership, resilience and inter-generational empowerment.
ASSESSEMENT, RUBRIC AND WINNER SELECTION
Transparent, Fair and Moderated
Historical / Thematic understanding
Scenario analysis and problme solving
Civic Relevance
Communication and Presentation
Creativity and Originality
Teamwork / role discipline
Practical action output
Reflection and Learning
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EPISODE 1 COMPETITON
Human Rights and Democracy
1. SIMULATION FOCUS
- Human rights are daily responsibilities, not abstract ideas.
- Participants analyse a rights or dignity challenge.
- They propose a democratic and respectful response.
- They present a practical 30-day action palnÂ
2. GUIDING QUESTIONS
- What right or dignity issue is at the centre?
- Who is affected and whose voice is left out?
- What does democratic participation require?
- How can the issue be solved without disrespecting others?
- What action can be taken within 30 days?
3. EXPECTED OUTPUTS
EPISODE 2 COMPETITON
1976 and Today: Courage, Civic Responsibility and the Future of Youth Leadership
1. SIMULATION FOCUS
- Human rights are daily responsibilities, not abstract ideas.
- Participants analyse a rights or dignity challenge.
- They propose a democratic and respectful response.
- They present a practical 30-day action palnÂ
2. GUIDING QUESTIONS
- What does courageous but responsible leadership look like ?
- What can today’s youth learn from the organising discipline of 1976 ?
- How should urgency, safety, respect and impact be balanced ?
- Which stakeholders must be engaged before action is taken ?
- What message should young people carry into the future?
2. GUIDING QUESTIONS
EPISODE 3 COMPETITON
1976 and Today: Courage, Civic Responsibility and the Future of Youth Leadership
1. SIMULATION FOCUS
- Women’s heritage must be treated as central not symbolic only.
- Participants highlight leadership, resilience and community impact.
- Teams connect women’s struggle history to current empowerment.
- The competition should inspire practical action after the episode.
2. GUIDING QUESTIONS
- Which women’s contributions are underrepresented in heritage memory ?
- How can communities honour woman beyond ceremonial recognition ?
- What leadership lessons come from women’s resilience?
- How can inter-generational empowerment be built practically ?
- What story, action or platform should be created next?