Blogs & resources on universal human rights

Until then, check out this video on the history of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, from the United Nations:

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Justice Minister resigns, noting concern about human rights issues

Dr Phillip Lee MP, Justice Minister, with responsibility for human rights has resigned
Know Your Human Rights: new project

New website to empower people about their human rights: coming soon!
World Environment Day

This World Environment Day we shine a spotlight on the role of human rights in protecting us all
Patient Participation Awareness Week

BIHR comments on Patient Participation Awareness Week and the role of human rights

My Human Rights

Find out what human rights are all about, including five key things everyone should know about their human rights.
The Human Rights Act

Find out about our law here at home, the Human Rights Act, and how it protects us all.
Volunteer and Fundraise

volunteering opportunities
The European Convention on Human Rights

Find out about the European Convention on Human Rights and what it means for you.
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The history of human rights

Human Rights through the Ages premiered at our Human Rights Tour 2012. It highlights a handful of historical events that have contributed to our modern understanding of human rights, with a bit of tongue in cheek media commentary thrown in. It has proved extremely popular, have a watch and see what you think!
A Human Rights Approach to Advocacy

Care and Support: A Human Rights Approach to Advocacy
Midwifery and Human Rights: A Practitioner's Guide

This Guide has been developed to support midwives to deliver maternity services that respect human rights.
Human Rights Day 2017

On Human Rights Day 145 groups call on the Prime Minister to safeguard human rights at home
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