Check out these websites for more information
and resources on human rights issues
http://www.humanrights.com
This website has a short film entitled "The Story of Human Rights," award-winning public service announcements that illustrate each of the UDHR articles, and a human rights petition for visitors to take action.
http://www.amnestyusa.org
This is the world's largest grassroots human rights organization, and it has received the Nobel Peace prize for its work. Visitors can learn about human rights issues, cases, conditions in specific countries, how to get involved, and find many research resources.
http://www.hrw.org
Human Rights Watch is an independent organization dedicated to defending and protecting human rights for more than 30 years. By focusing international attention where human rights are violated, they give voice to the oppressed and hold oppressors accountable for their crimes. Their objective investigations and strategic, targeted advocacy build intense pressure for action and raise the cost of human rights abuse.
http://www.discoverhumanrights.org/rights_sites_news.html
The Advocates for Human Rights posts a newsletter (current editions and past editions appear on the website) designed
to encourage and support human rights educators. Rights Sites News highlights a different human rights issue in each edition and are full of lesson plans, resources, and suggestions for teachers who want to incorporate human rights education in their classrooms.
http://www.discoverhumanrights.org/9-12.html
This site has adaptable lesson plans that address a number of human rights issues such as education, health care, housing, immigration, women's rights in the U.S., etc.