In this volume, the importance of human rights in the mission of the UN and the approach it takes to protecting human rights are explored, as are the principles of international law, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Students will gain a deep appreciation for the ways the UN addresses this critical issue in Human Rights and Protecting Individuals.

Profiles individuals involved in such issues as representative government, equal rights, worker's rights, and freedom of information, including activists in Hong Kong, Black Lives Matter leaders, and Edward Snowden. --Publisher

"This timely book examines the elimination of global poverty-one of the United Nation's sustainable development goals. From tackling hunger to creating fair work opportunities, readers will gain an understanding of how all the UN goals work together, and learn concrete strategies to inspire change. Profiles of youth-led movements and other collaborative efforts to end poverty will empower readers to get involved themselves and become change-makers"--...

Explains what it means to be gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender, and traces the history of the struggle for their rights from the Stonewall riots and the appearance of AIDS to the current situation.

"Discover 25 women who challenged the status quo and fought for what they believed in. From all corners of the world, these women show us that barriers are meant to be broken and obstacles can be overcome. Learn about some of the fierce women who persevered in the face of adversity to fight for what they thought was right. Fully translated Spanish text"--

Every generation inherits the problems created by the ones before them, but no generation will inherit as many problems--as many crises--as the current generation of young people. From the devastations of climate change to the horrors of gun violence, from rampant transphobia to the widening wealth gap, from the lack of health care to the lack of housing, the challenges facing the next generation can feel insurmountable. But change, even revolution,...

An engaging study of the power of human will to change the world examines the history of civic unrest and the methods people employ to advance basic human rights.

""All people have equal value, and this means that all of us have equal rights." Using the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a starting point for discussion, Rights and Equality introduces children to the concepts of fairness, human rights, and equality."--

Globally, millions of people live in modern day slavery. Men, women, and children across the world are subject to forced labor and sexual exploitation at the hands of human traffickers. The challenges human trafficking victims face, the efforts to eradicate this crime, and how to assist victims are discussed.

"Everybody wants to be happy, to be safe, and to have fun. This little book of freedoms beautifully illustrated by Chris Riddell, will inspire everyone -- young and old"--Back cover. We all want a good life, to have fun, to be safe, happy, and fulfilled. For this to happen, we need to look after each other and stand up for the basic human rights that we often take for granted. This book features 16 different freedoms, each accompanied by beautiful...