A Universal Declaration (SRK2005)
Introduces the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and describes the significant part which New Zealand played in the formation of the UDHR. A discussion of the preamble is included, as well as an overview of the 30 articles and the place of the UDHR in international law. (Part of HRiE School Resource Kit).
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Human rights in brief
A one page summary of all the human rights outlined in the International Bill of Human Rights and the UN Covention on the Rights of the Child.
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Human rights Principles
There are central principles reflected in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other human rights treaties that are fundamental to all human rights, including the right to education.This document gives a description of the fundamental rights principles including; universality and non-discrimination, interdependence and indivisibility, participation and empowerment and responsibilities and accountability. (Part of the HRiE School Resource Kit)
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International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights is one of the two main treaties that flesh out the rights proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Together the Declaration and the two covenants constitute the International Bill of Human Rights.
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NZ's role in the evolution of international human rights
A short paper outlining the significant role New Zealand played in advancing the evolution of international human rights. Presented in 1997 by Professor Paul Gordon Lauren and based on work for his book The Evolution of International Human Rights published in 1998.
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The Convention on the Rights of the Child and education
Parts of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) are linked to the development of a rights-respecting school and specific educational rights. These rights are cited in UNCRC, as are rights pertaining to general principles which underpin the education of children - as well as additionally relevant UNCRC articles. (Part of the HRiE School Resource Kit)
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The human rights of young people
The Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRoC) articulates the human rights of people under 18 years of age, describing them more completely and providing a set of guiding principles that fundamentally shapes the way in which we view children and young people. This resource gives an overview of the basic rights included in UNCRoC and the obligations of the state, parents and caregivers under UNCRoC. (Part of the HRiE School Resource Kit)
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The UDHR in a page
A simplified version of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) suitable for children. (Part of the HRiE School Resource Kit)
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The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 13 December 2006. It was said to mark a "paradigm shift" in attitudes and approaches to persons with disabilities. It takes to a new height the movement from viewing persons with disabilities as "objects" of charity, medical treatment and social protection towards viewing persons with disabilities as "subjects" with rights, who are capable of claiming those rights and making decisions for their lives based on their free and informed consent as well as being active members of society. New Zealand ratified the Convention on 25 Sep 2008.
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UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
The Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRoC) articulates the human rights of people under 18 years of age and fundamentally shapes the way in which we view children and young people. This resource provides an unofficial summary of UNCRoC to increase its readability and accessibility to teachers, parents and students. (Part of the HRiE School Resource Kit)
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