Learn about the importance of the UN Declaration of Universal Human Rights in 1948 with MY HERO's showcase of heroes fighting for equality, justice and dignity.
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Learn About Human Rights Through a Hero Film
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The creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in1948 was a historic milestone for human rights.
These are fundamental rights that must be protected. Everyone is entitled to these rights, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
These Four Stories Highlight Heroes Around the World Fighting for Inalienable Rights.
Linda Sarsour, from New York, was co-chair of the 2017 and 2019 Women's March, has been involved in organizational efforts Black Lives Matter, and spoke out against the Muslim travel ban.
Learn About Human Rights Through Hero Artwork
Art Activist Tom Block began the Human Rights Painting Project in 2002 to raise awareness of human rights issues around the world, as well as to support the work of Amnesty International. Among the vital group's goals are ensuring fair, prompt trials for political prisoners; abolishing torture and other ill treatment of incarcerated persons; and ending political killings and "disappearances." The Project also seeks freedom for all "prisoners of conscience" — people who have been detained for their political, religious or other beliefs or their national or ethnic origin, color, sex or other status.
Jacqueline Moudeina has received numerous death threats — unintended consequences of her distinction as one of Chad's most prominent human rights lawyers.
He was imprisoned on November 9, 1993 for having proposed a military ombudsman, a human rights defender for both civilians and the military for the improper actions of the Army. Amnesty International considered him a prisoner of conscience.
Gjergj Komnino spent 25 years in an Albanian prison for "anti-Communist crimes" before seeking asylum. Tom Block celebrated him in the Human Rights Painting Project.
From the UN official website: Learn about the women who helped shape the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Illustrated Version of the UN Declaration of Human Rights
Illustrations by Yacine Ait Kaci (YAK)
This illustrated edition of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is published by the United Nations in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.
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United Nations Human Rights Day
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Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch was established in 1978. HRW is a global non-profit, non-governmental human rights organization. Human rights professionals like country experts, lawyers, journalists, and academics investigate, create reports and advocate for the protection of human rights and justice.
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