Human Rights

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Human Rights
In the field of human rights, UNESCO works to encourage and disseminate human rights research; to promote education in human rights; to lead action in the fight against all forms of discrimination at national, regional and international level; to encourage cooperation among all actors and networks; to promote democracy and to further reflection on new forms of violence, notably by drawing up regional plans for human security. Read more...

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? ... 2009-10-01 9:00 pm

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. 2007-12-13 4:00 pm

Articles

Interview with Pier Ferdinando Casini: ‘No democracy without partnership between men and women.’ UNESCO - Sector for Social and Human Sciences - 2009-01
in SHSviews 23

Interview with Sylvie Kayitesi Zaïnabo: ‘Poverty is a denial of human rights.’ UNESCO - Sector for Social and Human Sciences - 2008-04
in SHSviews 20

Interview with Koïchiro Matsuura: ‘Social and human sciences play an indispensable role.’ UNESCO - Sector for Social and Human Sciences - 2008-01
in SHSviews 19

Interview with Dick Wathika: “Racism hampers development” UNESCO - Sector for Social and Human Sciences - 2007-06
in SHSviews 17

Interview with Jean-Marc Ayrault: "the Nantes Forum is not just another conference" UNESCO - Sector for Social and Human Sciences - 2006-06
in SHSviews 13

Interview with Dr Ulrich Maly: "racism endangers peace, security and social cohesion" UNESCO - Sector for Social and Human Sciences - 2006-03
in SHS Newsletter 12

Interview with Zahira Kamal: “We are not on the agenda of the men” UNESCO - Sector for Social and Human Sciences - 2005-09
in SHS Newsletter 10

Viewpoint - Taslima Nasrin, Winner of the 2004 UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize UNESCO - Sector for Social and Human Sciences - 2005-01
in SHS Newsletter 07

Documents

Human Rights. Major International Instruments. Status as at 31 May 2009 Volodin, Vladimir
[Booklet] 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. PDF



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