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Human rights are an important part of our lives. They help ensure that every person, regardless of who they are or where they come from, is treated fairly and with dignity. In this article, we will explore what human rights are, why they matter, and how they can make a positive impact on our world. So, put on your explorer’s hat and let’s dive into the fascinating world of human rights!
Human rights are the basic protections that everyone has. But where do they come from? Join us on a journey through key human rights developments in history and find out how we are protected today.
You might think that slavery is a thing of the past. But right now, almost 50 million people are trapped in slavery worldwide.
This article is written by Walk Free, the original article and further information on modern slavery can be found at www.Walkfree.org/global-slavery-index
Anghelina, Anna Katherina, Doris and Fran have a common vision for their future and the future of human rights.
Find out about the UK’s Human Rights Act (1998). Learn more about what the Human Rights Act is, who it applies to, who it protects, and what it aims to do.
A leading human rights group says people’s rights are being suppressed and threatened everywhere in the world, from wars to selective outrage about some abuses and silence about others.
By Edith M. Lederer
Saudi Arabia makes headlines hosting glittering events, securing famous footballers including Cristiano Ronaldo to play in its national league, and for innventive ideas such as the notorious ‘The Line’ city concept.
The 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights protects the most vulnerable: we must fight to defend and extend it.
By Philippe Sands
When was the UDHR created?
The UDHR emerged from the ashes of war and the horrors of the Holocaust. The traumatic events of the Second World War brought home that human rights are not always universally respected. The extermination of almost 17 million people during the Holocaust, including six million Jews, horrified the entire world. After the war, governments worldwide made a concerted effort to foster international peace and prevent conflict. This resulted in the establishment of the United Nations in June 1945.
For International Human Rights Day, Debora Singer MBE, Safeguarding Human Rights Lead at René Cassin, explains how the Jewish community has shaped human rights following the Holocaust, and how our freedoms are currently under threat in the UK.
By Deborah Singer
Seventy-five years on from the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, its promise of freedom and equality remains a distant dream for those living under religious rule, says Stephen Evans.
Saudi Arabia is the only bidder for 2034, while Morocco/Portugal/Spain is the sole 2030 bid.
By Bethany Alhaidari, Human Rights Foundation (HRF) Senior Fellow on Human Trafficking
The investigation showed a ‘pattern of abuses against migrant workers’ and accused FIFA of failing to investigate the issue, writes Miguel Delaney
From championing refugee rights to rescuing their children from destroyed homes, we’re celebrating these brave women who won’t wait for change to happen.
By Cathryn Grothe
By Stephen Hall
UNICEF UK raises serious concerns over children’s human rights within the UK youth
justice system.
