This primary document is a copy of the Helsinki Agreements of 1975 which recognized the borders in central and Eastern Europe that were set up since the end of WWII. They show the acceptance of the Soviet influence in Eastern Europe. and called for protection of the human rights for all citizens of the nations signing the agreement.

Human rights play a major role in how a country is viewed on the world stage. [3:28]

Examine Helen Keller's activism and humanitarian work during WWII and in its aftermath in this video. Through video, discussion questions, teaching tips and an activity, students learn more about disabled WWII soldiers. The activity also asks students to think critically about Keller's work by analyzing a letter she wrote to a friend describing her experience visiting Hiroshima and Nagasaki after the horror and devastation of the atomic bombs. Includes three video clips. [2:00]

Students will identify how Martin Luther King JrŐs dream of nonviolent conflict-resolution is reinterpreted in modern texts. Homework is differentiated to prompt discussion on how nonviolence is portrayed through characterization and conflict. Students will be formally assessed on a thesis essay that addresses the Six Kingian Principles of Nonviolence.

This collection uses primary sources to explore Ida B. Wells and anti-lynching activism. Digital Public Library of America Primary Source Sets are designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills and draw diverse material from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. Each set includes an overview, ten to fifteen primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide. These sets were created and reviewed by the teachers on the DPLA's Education Advisory Committee.

This organization "assists countries pursuing accountability for past mass atrocity or human rights abuse." The site describes past and current programs in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

This collection uses primary sources to explore Japanese American internment during World War II. Digital Public Library of America Primary Source Sets are designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills and draw diverse material from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. Each set includes an overview, ten to fifteen primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide. These sets were created and reviewed by the teachers on the DPLA's Education Advisory Committee.

Chileans remember the plight of political prisoners who were "disappeared" during Pinochet's regime. Judge Juan Guzman talks about writing rejections of appeals to investigate the disappearances earlier in his career. Students should discuss why some people felt compelled to act in the face of injustice while others, such as Judge Guzman earlier in his career, didn't seem to recognize what was happening. [6:34]

This Daily News Story from PBS NewsHour Extra was created on October 14th, 2013 After surviving an attack on her life, Malala has recovered and has dedicated herself to the goal that every child everywhere will receive an education.

While people protest in the streets, the Legal Defense Fund fights for them in the courts, challenging discriminatory laws in every aspect of life. [1:56]

Set during the violent ethnic conflict that has enveloped Sri Lanka over decades, the film recreates the courageous and vibrant life of renowned human rights activist Dr. Rajani Thiranagama. Mother, anatomy professor, author and symbol of hope, Thiranagama's commitment to truth and human rights led to her assassination at the age of 35. [0:33]

Read about the Soviet nuclear physicist, Andrei Dmitrievich Sakharov (1921-1989 CE), who received the 1974 Nobel Peace Prize for his "Struggle for human rights, for disarmament, and for cooperation between all nations." This website is organized into the following sections: "Presentation Speech," "Autobiography," "Nobel Lecture," "Acceptance Speech," "Swedish Nobel Stamps," and "Other Resources."

This Nobel E-Museum website on the winner of the 2000 Nobel Peace Prize, "Kim Dae-jung," is organized into the following sections: "Press Release," "Presentation Speech," "Biography," "Nobel Lecture," "Video," and "Nobel Diploma." Read about Dae-jung's life and accomplishments and view the Video of Dae-jung at the Centennial Symposia in December 2001.

The official website for the Nobel Museum. Their award for the Peace Prize 2002 went to Jimmy Carter. Website contains a biography, Nobel lecture, and prize award photo.

Students use video segments from the PBS series Women, War & Peace, as well as information from the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre and the United Nations to learn more about internally displaced populations.

This resource provides updated information on humanitarian crises around the world. From natural disasters to human rights violations, you will be able to keep up to date on the issues around the globe.

A look at the current governmental system in South Africa in the post-apartheid period. You can see how the election process works and find a list of the current governmental officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

This site has significant information on this issue and what Americans can do to further the cause. There is also a link to the International Campaign to ban landmines.

This is a site containing the original text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights written over fifty years ago.

A televised panel focused on human rights and liberties of U.S. citizens and non-citizens with regard to interrogation techniques for intelligence in Guantanamo Bay Military Prison. [1:29:48]