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WebEnglish. Our-Basic-Human-Rights.jpeg (JPEG Image, 600 × 3012 pixels) - Scaled (33%) The EU and human rights. The EU and human rights © EU The European Union sees human rights as universal and indivisible.

The EU and human rights

It actively promotes and defends them both within its borders and when engaging in relations with non-EU countries. Human rights, democracy and the rule of law are core values of the European Union. Embedded in its founding treaty, they were reinforced when the EU adopted the Charter of Fundamental Rights in 2000, and strengthened still further when the Charter became legally binding with the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty in 2009. World's Children's Prize - Hem. What are human rights? Human rights recognise the inherent value of each person, regardless of background, where we live, what we look like, what we think or what we believe.

What are human rights?

They are based on principles of dignity, equality and mutual respect, which are shared across cultures, religions and philosophies. They are about being treated fairly, treating others fairly and having the ability to make genuine choices in our daily lives. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Humanrights.gov. The General Assembly Guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and good faith in the fulfilment of the obligations assumed by States in accordance with the Charter, Affirming that indigenous peoples are equal to all other peoples, while recognizing the right of all peoples to be different, to consider themselves different, and to be respected as such, Affirming also that all peoples contribute to the diversity and richness of civilizations and cultures, which constitute the common heritage of humankind,

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Civil War to Civil Rights - Time Line. The Underground Railroad: Journey to Freedom. Civil Rights Movement Heroes for Kids (Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr.) By Borgna Brunner.

Civil Rights Movement Heroes for Kids (Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr.)

"Can't Turn Me 'Round" (Civil Rights Song) performed by The Roots. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Facts, Timeline, History, Activities, Bio. From NY to Texas, KKK recruits with candies and fliers. Your video will begin momentarily.

From NY to Texas, KKK recruits with candies and fliers

Ku Klux Klan recruitment fliers are turning up on driveways across the countryFliers, usually left with candies, appear to be part of a wider recruitment effortThe Klan may be seizing on a time when race and immigration are dominant issues, some say (CNN) -- Carlos Enrique Londoño laughs at the Ku Klux Klan recruitment flier recently left on the driveway of his suburban New York home. It's unlikely the group would accept him. "I'm Colombian and dark-skinned," said Londoño, a painter and construction worker who has lived in Hampton Bays on Long Island for 30 years.

The flier was tucked into a plastic bag along with a membership application, the address for the KKK national office in North Carolina, a list of beliefs and three Jolly Rancher candies. Martin Luther King, Jr. Comment:Last Updated:5 September, 2014Section:Resources Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King, Jr. an American Baptist minister changed history through his non-violent approach to tackling race issues in America. He was a key player in the Civil Rights Movement and his campaigns improved the lives of Black citizens of America and the world. His famous “I have a dream” speech still continues to inspire today. Rosa Parks. Rosa Parks, born Rosa Louise McCauley (February 4, 1913 - October 24, 2005) was a pivotal figure in the fight for civil rights.

Rosa Parks

She was a protester of segregation laws in the US, and her actions led to major reforms (changes), including a Supreme Court ruling against segregation. Arrested for Not Giving up Her Bus Seat to a White Man On December 1, 1955, a Montgomery, Alabama, bus driver ordered Mrs. Parks to give up her seat to a white man. Martin Luther King, Jr. Advertisement.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

EnchantedLearning.com is a user-supported site. As a bonus, site members have access to a banner-ad-free version of the site, with print-friendly pages.Click here to learn more. (Already a member? Click here.) Martin Luther King, Jr., was a great man who worked for racial equality and civil rights in the United States of America. Young Martin was an excellent student in school; he skipped grades in both elementary school and high school .

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Martin Luther King I Have a Dream Speech - American Rhetoric

I Have a Dream delivered 28 August 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C. Video Purchase Off-Site audio mp3 of Address [AUTHENTICITY CERTIFIED: Text version below transcribed directly from audio. (2)] I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation. Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. But one hundred years later, the Negro still is not free. In a sense we've come to our nation's capital to cash a check. But we refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt. We have also come to this hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of Now. World War 1. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Articles & Videos.

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Anne Frank A Project About Human Rights And To Do What Is Right. Commission Website: Information for Students - Human Rights Essentials - Human Rights Timeline. Human rights can be traced back through many centuries of history. You can also access the text only version of the timeline. Please note that the timeline below includes links to external websites.

These links have been included for your information. Report broken links to: education@humanrights.gov.au. Human Rights Logo Animation Film. People who fought for Human Rights / Civil Rights -Biography Online. A selection of famous people who fought for, campaigned and promoted human/civil rights and freedom. I have grouped people into different sections: Civil rights – Ending slavery, racial discrimination and promoting the equal treatment of people in society.Women’s Rights – People specifically working towards promoting equal rights for women.Writers – Authors who have promoted respect for human rights through championing the cause of freedom.Humanitarian – People concerned with improving the welfare of others through charitable and humanitarian work. Famous people who promoted Civil Rights Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865) President of US during the American civil war.

Lincoln made the famous Emancipation Proclamation (1863) declaring “that all persons held as slaves” within the rebellious states “are, and henceforward shall be free.” Harriet Tubman (1822–1913) A former slave who escaped and then returned to lead other slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad.