Blogs & resources on universal human rights

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Mental Health Act: Call for “unequivocal commitment” to improve access to advocacy

We join 50+ leaders calling on the government to ensure access to independent advocacy as part of mental health law reforms.
Human Rights and the use of cameras and other recording equipment in health and social care

Our guide to the use of cameras in health and social care and human rights
Our Partners for our Co-design a human rights "solution" project

Our Partners for our Co-design a human rights "solution" project
NEW! Human Rights Workshop Videos

Watch 10 short videos about human rights from a BIHR workshop

The Covid-19 Vaccine and Human Rights: A short guide

The Covid-19 Vaccine and Human Rights: A short guide
A. The Law: 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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B. 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

Did you know the ideas behind human rights in the UK are over 800 years old? Read more about the journey behind the Human Rights Act.
The Covid-19 Vaccine and Human Rights: A short guide for staff working in public bodies

Read our short guide for staff working in public bodies about the Covid-19 vaccine and human rights
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A Human Rights Approach to Advocacy

Care and Support: A Human Rights Approach to Advocacy
Social Justice and Human Rights

This World Social Justice Day we look at how we can use Human Rights to achieve positive social change.
Midwifery and Human Rights: A Practitioner's Guide

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