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UNESCO commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: 1948 - 2008
The 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is being commemorated in a year-long campaign by the UN system, providing an opportunity to mobilize the whole of the United Nations and to evaluate progress in respecting and promoting human rights. The motto of this campaign is “Dignity and Justice for All of Us”.
Books
Human Rights : Questions and Answers Levin, Leah - Illustrated by Plantu.
What is meant by «human rights»? Is this notion accepted universally? How did the idea of the protection of human rights develop? ...
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Human Rights in Education, Science and Culture: Legal Developments and Challenges Chapman, Audrey; Coomans, Fons; Courtis, Christian; Donders, Yvonne; Eide, Asbjorn; Schabas, William; Viljoen, Frans; Volodin, Vladimir
The publication contains chapters on various issues linked to the implementation of human rights within UNESCO's fields of competence. The chapters provide information on the current status of implementation of these rights, analyse the main obstacles and present good practices. With this publication, UNESCO reaffirms its dedication and commitment to the advancement of human rights.
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Articles
Interview with Igor Blažević: "Using film as a tool can make young people in particular more aware of social prejudice" UNESCO - 2008-10
On Thursday 25 September 2008, the Czech Permanent Delegation to UNESCO organized a presentation for the International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival “One World” at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. Igor Blažević is Director of this International Festival of Prague (Czech Republic).
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Interview with Amal Fikri, President of the association El Nour Wal Amal: "We fight for human rights. We fight for the rights of women and girls who are blind" UNESCO - 2008-10
The interview with Amal Fikri took place just before the concert of the Egyptian Blind Girls Chamber Orchestra of the association El Nour Wal Amal. Organised on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, it was held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, on 24 September 2008. Amal Fikri has been working for the association over the last 42 years. She explains what it represents.
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Interview with Bernard Loing: ‘NGOs are the cornerstone of civil society.’ UNESCO - Sector for Social and Human Sciences - 2008-07
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Interview with Sylvie Kayitesi Zaďnabo: ‘Poverty is a denial of human rights.’ UNESCO - Sector for Social and Human Sciences - 2008-04
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Documents
Human Rights. Major International Instruments. Status as at 31 May 2009 Volodin, Vladimir
The present publication offers a comprehensive picture of the status of ratification of binding human rights instruments. Published annually, it shows developments in the ratification process of universal and regional normative instruments.
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Report by the Director-General on the implementation of UNESCO's refined plan of action and other activities for the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights UNESCO
180th Session of UNESCO's Executive Board
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Human Rights : Questions and Answers
