British Library
British Library: Taking Liberties
A series of where-do-you-stand scenarios weighs the rights of citizens alongside issues of online censorship, freedom from want, the monarchy, voting restrictions for prisoners, and a host of contentious contemporary concerns among the...
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Amnesty International Kids
Delve into the world of Amnesty International Kids in English or Spanish. This site introduces you to "the basics" of Amnesty International. It gives you a letter writing guide and some other activities to hook into.
United Nations
United Nations: Events: December 10: Human Rights Day
Learn what human rights are and why they need to be protected. Also find out about the advancements that have been made in the past 20 years, and what Human Rights Day aims to achieve each year. Includes video.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Bartolome De Las Casas
This resource features Native American activist, Bartolome de las Casas, one of the first Europeans to speak on cruelty directed towards the Native Americans. Click on "Bartolome de las Casas Activites" for related artifacts and activities.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: South Africa: Government
A look at the current governmental system in South Africa in the post-apartheid period. You can see how the election process works and find a list of the current governmental officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background...
University of Adelaide
University of Adelaide: The Rights of Man by Thomas Paine
This is the index page to the full text of Thomas Paine's political pamphlet "The Rights of Man" (1792).
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United Nations: Un Women
This site is the focus of the work done by the United Nations to support and promote the advancement of women in their efforts to achieve gender equality around the world.
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Anti Slavery International
The world's oldest international human rights organization that works exclusively to end slavery and related abuses. Find information on slavery, pictures, video, and more.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Andrew J. Young
Biography of Civil Rights and Human rights activist and ambassador, Andrew Young. Students can read about Mr. Youngs important contributions in public service, see photos and listen to an interview.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Peach Prize 2002: Jimmy Carter
The official website for the Nobel Museum. Their award for the Peace Prize 2002 went to Jimmy Carter. Website contains a biography, Nobel lecture, and prize award photo.
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Amnesty International Usa
Amnesty International USA is a consciousness-raising organization for human rights. Its goals are lofty and may make many people uncomfortable as they read stories of grotesque crimes against human kind. This is an excellent site to...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Human Rights and Discrimination
This unit plan from the Utah Education Network engages students in understanding how authors backgrounds often impact their writing choices. "Human rights" and "discrimination" are the featured topics in the five texts incorporated in...
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University of Victoria: Canada's Rights Movement: A History
The history of human rights movements in Canada from the 1930s is explained in detail and backed up by extensive support materials and primary documents. Much of the focus is on individuals and NGOs (non-governmental organizations)...
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European Court of Human Rights
Provides access to the European court system charged with investigating human rights abuses. There are links to pending cases, judgments, and general information.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Women's Human Rights Resources Database
This database provides a wealth of information on women's rights. Topics include civil rights, feminism, marriage, politics, violence against women, and social reform.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: Afghanistan: International Religious Freedom Report
Essay on the status of religious freedom in Afghanistan as of 2001. The repression practiced by the Taliban is described in detail. A note at the end explains that the most up-to-date information is not available as there has been no...
US Department of State
U.s. Dept of State: Human Rights Practices: Peru
This resource is the U.S Department of State official report on the status of "Human Rights," in Peru. This lengthy report gives details on such areas as terrorism, women's rights, labor organizations and more. The report is dated Feb....
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U.s. Campaign to Ban Landmines
This site has significant information on this issue and what Americans can do to further the cause. There is also a link to the International Campaign to ban landmines.
BBC
Bbc: China 'Is Fueling War in Darfur'
BBC correspondent Hilary Andersson examines China's role in the war in Darfur and discusses the issue of culpability. (July 13, 2008)
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations
Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations: The Right to Adequate Food
One basic life concept is that every person has the right to adequate food. Using this interactive site, find out more about this by exploring the tabs underneath the title. The Resources section has learning resources, including...
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Sharpeville Massacre
Illustrated story explores the tragic event that took place in South Africa in 1960 when police opened fire on a "peaceful" protest against the pass laws thus becoming known as the Sharpeville Massacre.
BBC
Bbc: Week of 12 16 13: Why India's Gay Community Is in Shock
Recently, the goverment of India shocked its LGBT population by deciding to enforce a colonial-era law that forbids same sex relationships. Learn why so many Indians view this as a devastating step backwards in the battle for human rights.
BBC
Bbc News: Week of 12 23 13: Ugandan M Ps Pass Life in Jail Anti Homosexual Law
In Uganda, a bill has recently been passed that will allow gay people to be sentenced to life in jail because of their sexual orientation. Learn why bill has been condemned by President Obama, and is causing many to flee for out of fear...
CNN
Cnn en Espanol: Week of 3 3 14: La Policia China Salva a Bebes De Trafico Ilegal
In Spanish. Article reports that Chinese authorities have rescued hundreds of babies and arrested the people involved with an illegal online human trafficking.