Human Rights Education
Human rights education is an integral part of the right to education and is increasingly gaining recognition as a human right in itself. Knowledge of rights and freedoms is considered a fundamental tool to guarantee respect for the rights of all. UNESCO’s work in human rights education is guided by the World Programme for Human Rights Education.
Education should encompass values such as peace, non-discrimination, equality, justice, non-violence, tolerance and respect for human dignity. Quality education based on a human rights approach means that rights are implemented throughout the whole education system and in all learning environments.
News
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19.01.17
Call to youth leaders to join Ottawa peace and sustainable development week
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15.07.16
UNESCO 1974 Recommendation used to measure progress towards education target 4.7
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17.06.16
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17.06.16
Life-skills and mentoring project gives new hope to traumatised Syrian students