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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International Women's Day 2019

A day to reflect on how the Human Rights Act protects the rights of women here in the UK.
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Launch of Restraint Reduction Network Training Standards 2019

New Restraint Reduction Standards: Promoting human rights & minimising restrictive practice
"Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu" - I am because you are

Geraldine Van Bueren QC debunks myths that the UDHR was a Western document written by men.

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.
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The European Convention on Human Rights

Find out about the European Convention on Human Rights and what it means for you.
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!
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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.
Mental Health Advocacy and Human Rights: Your Guide

Co-produced with advocacy groups this guide shows how the rights and duties in the Human Rights Act can help strengthen support for people with mental health problems. It uses handy tables, flowcharts, case studies, and worked through examples.
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