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Amnesty International (AI)

Amnesty International consistently provides valuable information about human rights around the world. Visit the AI Library for information about human rights in specific countries or regions, learn more about current Amnesty International campaigns, order a calendar, or read a copy of the most recent AI annual report.

Human Rights Resource Center
229 19th Ave. South, Suite 439, Minneapolis, MN 55455, (888) HRE-DUC8; fax, (612) 624-2011; E-mail: hrusa@tc.umn.edu;

This is the official site of the University of Minnesota Human Rights Resource Center. It features an excellent collection of resources related to human rights and human rights education. A curriculum for teaching human rights is available, and classroom teachers are invited to critique activities.

Human Rights Watch (HRW)

This site is one of the most comprehensive resources for human rights information on the web. The HRW Web site features indepth information about human rights issues and abuses worldwide and is an initial source to search for info about human rights

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

UNICEF works to better the conditions of children worldwide. Information on this site can be found on topics ranging from the threat of land mines to children to the problem of child labor. It also has a built-in search engine.

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR)

According to Mary Robinson, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, “Today’s human rights violations are the causes of tomorrow’s conflicts.” The UNHCHR Web site provides current information concerning human rights issues, including the International Criminal Court, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and human rights education. The search engine seeks information about specific topics and issues.

For questions about this information, contact Gerhard Fischer (608) 267-9265

Last updated on 2/25/2008 1:42:45 PM