Human Rights

Timeline of the Nobel Peace Prize. Pictures, videos and links. Read and learn or participate in our history recording project!

Submitted by rmbrent01 12 days ago

An action network overseen by Amnesty International. It consists of people from all over the world taking action in the name of human rights. I'm a member under the name "Neferti."

Submitted by Cinders 19 days ago

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the world’s major sources of instability. It is the goal of If Americans Knew to provide full and accurate information on this critical issue, and on our power – and duty – to bring a resolution.

Submitted by Cinders 19 days ago

The website discusses Operation Cast Lead from an Israeli perspective. It addresses the fact that Israel has been investigated for war crimes, with the full cooperation of the Israeli government.

Submitted by Cinders 19 days ago

MOSCOW, Russia (CNN) -- A leading human rights activist was abducted and killed in Russia on July 15, 2009. Natalya Estemirova, of the Russian human rights group Memorial, was kidnapped outside her home in Grozny, Chechnya.

Submitted by Cinders 19 days ago

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Hello, fellow human rights enthusiasts! We're three months away from the winter solstice, which has long since been a time for loving, giving, and charity in several religions the world over. That's right, I'm talking about December! The month of Christmas, Hanukkah, Bodhi Day, Al Hijra, Kwanzaa, Zarathosht Diso, Ashura-- You know!

I strive to think of a religion that doesn't have a holiday in December. Hinduism doesn't have one this year, but soon enough, Diwali, the Festival of Lights, will be in December again, and then it will.

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On 10 December:
Celebrate Human Rights Day and the 60the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Stand up with people all over the world who want to make human rights a reality for everyone.

Every human has rights. That is the essence of our humanity. It places on each of us the duty to stand up, not just for our own rights but also for those of others - and to help turn the vision of the UDHR into a reality. That is the spirit of international solidarity. That is the true meaning of universal, indivisible human rights.

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Hi there, and first of all, thank you all for participating in Fanpop's Human Rights Awareness Month. HRAM was declared back in November of this year and requested that everyone who participates change their icon for the month of December to help spread Human Rights Awareness.

In addition to icon changes, I have created the Human Rights Advent Calendar, which will be in the form of this soapbox. Every day, throughout the month of December, I will add holiday themed Human Rights content to this spot and link...