PBS
Pbs: Tolerance in Times of Trial
This lesson compares the treatment of Japanese-Americans and German-Americans during World War II and the treatment of Arab-Americans after September 11th.
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Pbs: Frontline: Bride Kidnapping and the Role of Women in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan is a nation in Central Asia. This learning module will look at how women are viewed and treated and what is expected of them in Kyrgyzstan. Consider the freedoms women have in the United States to other nations.
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Cuso
CUSO is a Canadian organization similar in mission and purpose as the United States' Peace Corps. Founded in 1961, CUSO has grown into a dynamic organization working to combat poverty and inequality, aid human rights, treat HIV/AIDS, and...
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The Human Right to Freedom From Discrimination
This site discusses the "human right to freedom from any distinction, exclusion, restriction or preference based on gender, race, color, national or ethnic origin, language, religion, political or other opinion, age, or any other status,...
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Hellenic Resources Network: Helsinki Final Act 1975
This primary document is a copy of the Helsinki Agreements of 1975 which recognized the borders in central and Eastern Europe that were set up since the end of WWII. They show the acceptance of the Soviet influence in Eastern Europe. and...
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Hrw: An Introduction to the Human Rights Movement
This page, part of the Human Rights Web, gives a brief overview of the topic of human rights as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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International Save the Children Alliance
International organization that fights for children's rights, improvements in living conditions, and long-term development.
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights
This is the actual text of the declaration adopted in 1948. Each article has a link to a piece of artwork that symbolizes the idea expressed in the article.
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Unicef: Convention on the Rights of the Child
People in many countries are helping spread the word promoted by UNICEF. UNICEF is an international organization that protects the rights of children. Educators are in a unique position to help teach their students about their rights...
United Nations
United Nations Cyberschoolbus: Child Labor Briefing Paper for Students
This site from the UN Cyberschool program provides a briefing for students on the global struggle against forced child labor. In addition to basic facts, it presents the personal stories of children, suggestions for further action,...
United Nations
United Nations Cyberschoolbus (Spanish)
Learn about flags, facts, and statistics about countries, art galleries, global themes and discrimination. It includes the English and Spanish version.
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.
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.