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United Nations

United Nations Cyberschoolbus: Human Rights in Action

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This UN Cyberschoolbus site examines the issue of human rights around the world providing background in a question and answer format, personal stories on human rights issues from young scholars around the globe, resources and suggested...
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Cyprus

For Students 9th - 10th
A quite extensive report on human rights issues in the Republic of Cyprus for the year 2018. Some problems include police abuse, violence against women and children, and trafficking in persons. There were also some issues noted in the...
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US Department of State

U. S. Dept. Of State: 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Ethiopia

For Students 9th - 10th
This report examines human rights issues in Ethiopia. The fact that government and judicial systems are weak and overburdened means that there continue to be ongoing serious problems.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept of State: Human Rights Practices: Peru

For Students 9th - 10th
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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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: 2010 Human Rights Report: Peru

For Students 9th - 10th
This 2010 Report from the US Department of State discusses human rights issues in Peru and questions the country's approach to dealing with human rights abuses. (April 8, 2011)
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George Washington University

National Security Archive: Human Rights in Peru

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides a detailed overview of human rights issues in Peru as well as links to primary source documents that concern human rights abuses under former President Alberto Fujimori.
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Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch: Colombia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to news releases, documents, and reports concerning human rights issues in Colombia.
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Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch: Guatemala

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to articles, news releases, and reports concerning human rights issues in Guatemala.
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Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch: Peru

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a comprehensive overview of Peru's human rights issues, focusing specifically on those that developed under former President Alberto Fujimori. Links to documents, news releases, and reports are featured.
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Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch: Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to articles, news releases, and reports concerning human rights issues in Cuba.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept of State: Human Rights Report on Colombia

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S State Department report for human rights issues in the country of Colombia, issued February 25, 2004.
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The Guardian

Guardian: Colombia's Halting Progress on Human Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
Guardian correspondent Kimberly Stanton discusses human rights abuses occurring in Colombia and the attempts of Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos to distance himself and his government from them. (June 5, 2011)
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
The 2018 report on human rights practices in Spain includes information on topics of concern related to human rights such as government corruption; violence against women, children, persons with disabilities, and national/racial/ethnic...
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: China

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive account of human rights practices in China for the year 2018. Per the US Department of State, China's "human rights record remained poor and worsened in some areas." Sections of the report include: Arbitrary or Unlawful...
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
2018 report from the U.S. Department of State which discusses Pakistan's poor human rights practices.
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Other

Women, Human Rights and Decision Making

For Students 9th - 10th
This article covers the issue of women's empowerment and their full and equal participation in public life, including Governments' obligations to ensure the Human Right to full and equal participation in power and decision-making.
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Other

International Human Rights Law Group

For Students 9th - 10th
Human rights organization that help promote equality, seeks justice for victims of human rights abuses, and more. Find pictures, maps, and information about human rights issues.
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Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch: Bosnia and Herzegovina

For Students 9th - 10th
Bosnia and Herzegovina continue to be watched with concern over the disregard for human rights. Human Rights Watch features a timeline from 2009 highlighting war crime accountability among other events.
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Other

Amnesty International: Bosnia and Herzegovina Human Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides writings and recordings covering the human rights concerns in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Other

Liberty: Protecting Civil Liberties, Protecting Human Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
Liberty is a campaign group that "seeks to protect civil liberties and promote human rights for everyone". This site outlines the work of the group and the issues on which it campaigns; provides articles, speeches and publications; and...
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Utah State University

Utah State University: Teacher Link: Human Rights Films

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a list and brief description of historically-based human rights films. Topics include civil rights, slavery, political activism, workers' rights and HIV.
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BBC

Bbc World Service: I Have a Right To

For Students 9th - 10th
How well do you know your own rights? This site aims to help people make good choices and understand issues that directly affect them such as freedom, equality, safety, domestic violence, and the law. Choose a human rights case study for...
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Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch: Libya

For Students 9th - 10th
This site examines what has been done to protect the rights of Libya's citizens following the country's revolution in 2011. Links to related articles, reports, and news releases are provided.
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Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch: Asia Overview 1999

For Students 9th - 10th
This site deals with the human rights issues of religious and ethnic conflict that have occurred in Indonesia and throughout Asia in the late 1990s, particularly in East Timor. Article also includes information about US-Taliban relations...