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2. Universal declaration of human rights, 1948
The United Nations is an organization of countries set up in 1945, in succession of the League of Nations to promote peace, security and cooperation. The head quarters are in NYC.
3. 4. Abuse of human rights around the world
TIMOR-LESTE
There is a lot of domestic violence here, 60% of the population is under the age of 25. Timor is an island nation, they have a difficult past of colonization, occupation and war. Human Rights violations have been historically rife. Many efforts are been made to ensure that young people are taught their Human Rights from an early age
5. Abuse of human rights around the world
South Africa
Only 15 years into democratic rule South Africa is still rife with Human Rights abuses. There is an urgent need for Human Rights education.
6. Abuse of human rights around the world
Colombia
Colombia has a turbulent past of poverty, drugs and physical abuse. They are now improving conditions and are educating people about the importance of the United Nations Universal Declaration Of Human Rights.
7. Abuse of human rights around the world
Russia
Human Rights has been a contentious subject in Russia for a long time. The country has come a long way since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1989 but abuses are still common place. The government is determined to improve Human Rights to improve the lives of the children.
8. Abuse of human rights around the world
Jordan
Jordan has an excellent Human Rights record but still need to improve the work on educating the young about the United Nations Universal Declaration Of Human Rights
9. Abuse of human rights around the world
Australia
Human Rights issues has been a persistant problem in aboriginal Australia.
10. Abuse of human rights around the world
China
The Chinese authorities have increased surveilliance, harassment and imprisonment of activists ahead of the countrys 60 anniversary on October the 1st to prevent them from raising Human Rights concerns that challenge the authorities image of social harmony!!!!!
The Chinese government wants to celebrate the countrys success while ensuring that no dissenting view or complaint is heard. As a result what the Chinese government is highlighting is its own fear of giving the Chinese people a real voice to talk about the reality of their lives, good and bad
11. Amnesty International
Amnesty International is a movement of ordinary people from around the world standing up for humanity and Human Rights
12. Youth for Human Rights
Youth for Human Rights International teaches Human Rights education both in the classroom and beyond traditional education settings. They aim to reach people from diverse backgrounds, through conferences and workshops to hip-hop and dancing. Their message spreads around the world and reaches onto every continent and into many countries.
13. Upholding human rights
We can all participate to uphold human rights. There are so many, here are just a few
We can volunteer sometime to support our local library, reading centre and school newspaper helping to bring greater knowledge to others.
Take care of our environment so we and others can enjoy good health.
Plant a tree.
pick up trash.
Give your help at a homeless shelter.
Share {just share}.
Speak up and communicate.
Know your rights.
Tell others about their Human Rights.
Talk about Human Rights with your friends.
Make sure you vote when you are old enough and encourage others to do so.
SupportHuman Rights organisations too.