Course: Defending Dignity: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

On the 10th anniversary of the UDHR in 1958, Eleanor Roosevelt, who was the Chair of the Commission of the United Nations which drafted the UDHR gave a speech called …

Human rights affect all aspects of our lives. Whether we are aware of it or not, human rights guarantee that our most basic needs are protected. Discussion How would the …

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights relates to all aspects of our lives, whether it is work, education, health, food or housing. When human rights are respected, they often go …

The barbarous events of the Second World War made many realise that human rights are not always universally respected. The extermination of almost 17 million people during the Holocaust, including …

In this week you will explore the concept of human dignity and how human rights relate to your day to day activities. You will discover why the Universal Declaration of …

Dignity is an important concept in human rights. We all have it and it is the basis for all human rights. Discussion What are the common themes you see among …