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Human Rights

Human Rights - United Nations
Website from the United Nations details what Human Rights are, as well as the Human Rights Conventions , Human Rights Indicators and Universal Human Rights Index.
What are Human Rights?
Website from the Australian Human Rights Commission which includes links to conventions, fact sheets and information for students.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document in the history of human rights. Drafted by representatives with different legal and cultural backgrounds from all regions of the world, the Declaration was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 (General Assembly resolution 217 A) as a common standard of achievements for all peoples and all nations. It sets out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected and it has been translated into over 500 languages. This website details all 30 articles within the Declaration and also contains a downloadable PDF of the Declaration.

The No-Nonsense Guide to Human Rights by Olivia Ball; Paul Gready Since the Declaration of Human Rights over fifty years ago, we acknowledge that universal rights exist, but what does this mean to someone who is tortured or denied education, work, or asylum? This "No-Nonsense Guide to Human Rights" looks at the theories of rights and universalism. It explores the difficult task of trying to protect human rights in war, the legal advances that have led to some rights abusers facing justice, and the conflicts that can occur when rights collide with culture.
Call Number: 323 BAL
Publication Date: 2006
The atlas of human rights : mapping violations of freedom worldwide by Andrew Fagan Human rights have become synonymous with legal, political, social and even economic justice - as a means of overcoming oppression and discrimination irrespective of nationality, class, creed, gender, ethnicity, or even ideological commitment.As global governments are increasingly using a threat of terrorism to tighten national security, this critical investigation reveals inequities within the various interpretations of human rights and their applications worldwide. It covers a wide range of topics - from unfair detention and torture to racism, rape and child soldiers - and is divided into seven key parts:" State, identity and citizenship " Judicial violations and legal restrictions - Freedom of expression and censorship, Conflict and migration, Discrimination, Women's rights and Rights of the Child.
Call Number: 323 FAG
Publication Date: 2010

Human Rights campaigners

Amnesty International
Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people. They are campaigning for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. On this website you can search for human rights campaigns around the world by topic, or region.
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch investigates and reports on abuses happening in all corners of the world. They direct their advocacy towards governments, armed groups and businesses, pushing them to change or enforce their laws, policies and practices. Use the menu to search topics to see the human rights campaigns Human Rights Watch are working on including Children's Rights, Disability Rights, Free Speech, Health, LGBT Rights, Migrants and Refugees, Torture and Women's Rights.

Amnesty International by Deena Banks Profiles the human rights organization Amnesty International, discussing how it was formed and who founded it, its purpose, and how its goals are being met.
Call Number: 323.0601 BAN
Publication Date: 2003

Human Rights in Australia

Human Rights Watch
Human Right Watch details human rights issues in Australia including Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Indigenous Rights, Children's Rights, Freedom of Expression, Cybersecurity and Surveillance, Disability Rights, Rights of Older People, Women's Rights, Forced Labor and Foreign Policy.
Human Rights in Australia
The section of the Australian Human Rights Commission website details the human rights issues that exist in Australia and how human rights are protected in Australia.

Human Rights campaigners in Australia

Amnesty Australia
The Amnesty Australia website details the human rights campaigns they work on including Indigenous, refugees, gender and sexuality.
GetUp!
The GetUp movement works to make impact on human rights issues in Australia such as offshore detention, racial justice, deportation, children in Nauru and marriage equality.
Charter of Rights
Charter of Rights are campaigning for an Australian Charter of Human Rights so everyone's rights in Australia are protected.
Oxfam Australia
Oxfam Australia campaigns in the following areas; gender equality, refugees, closing the gap, food and climate and poverty. This website details the issues in each area as well as how they campaign for change.
Racism. It Stops With Me
Racism. It Stops With Me campaigns against racism in Australia. This website details what racism is, why people are racist, how they take action and encourage others to do so.
Anti-Poverty Week
This website details the facts about poverty in Australia and provides ways in which individuals and groups can help.

Civics and Citizenship Guides: You Can Make A Difference!

Human Rights

Human Rights campaigners

Human Rights in Australia

Human Rights campaigners in Australia

Social media and human rights