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In 1995, First Lady of the United States Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke at the United Nations Fourth Conference on Women in Beijing and declared that “Women’s rights are human rights.”…
Women and girls are the most disenfranchised group in the world. Even in places where huge strides have been made, gaps in equality remain. Women’s rights are important within the…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEv1K2LZdp4 We caught up with a former UNIFEM (United Nations Development Fund for Women) Country Director - Hendrica Okondo to find out what it is like to work directly on…
Warsaw - the capital of Poland - is a city marked by resilience and transformation. As a political and cultural centre, it’s also the heart of the country’s human rights…
Learn how to protect children from violence, exploitation and trauma in courses from leading universities around the world. In places where human rights are neglected or oppressed, children often suffer…
Learn what jobs are available in gender rights, where you can find work in gender rights and how to prepare for these types of careers. Gender rights are the basic…
Everyone deserves human rights like freedom from discrimination and the right to an education, health, and housing. Unfortunately, people’s rights are often restricted and violated because of their sex and…
Without enforcement, universal human rights are just a concept. Instruments like treaties and laws are necessary to ensure everyone’s human rights are protected. Human rights lawyers, advocates, and other defenders…
Podcasts are a great way to learn more about a specific human rights issue. We have compiled a list of excellent human rights podcasts. Some of these podcasts series are…
Women Empowerment can be defined as a process by which women gain power and control over their own lives and choices. It is key to economic growth, political stability and…
Universities around the world recognize the increasing demand for human rights knowledge among their students. In times of COVID-19 the need for accessible quality education is even more evident. More…
Throughout the history of human rights, certain moments stand out. Their effects reverberate through time, and though certain moments may not have been beneficial to humanity, it’s still important to…