Peace Programs

Human Rights Overview

What (unique) role does The Carter Center play in the human rights community?

Are there international human rights protections in place?

Why is U.S. human rights leadership critical?

What can average people do to advance human rights?

What can average people do to advance human rights?

Activism begins in our own families and communities—wherever injustice is found.  The Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognizes "the inherent dignity and …the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family (as) the foundation of freedom, justice, and peace in the world," and as members of the global community, we are obligated to speak out when our own—or another's—rights are violated.  There are many international organizations which present opportunities for direct action on human rights issues through their websites, such as Amnesty International, Human Rights First and the National Religious Campaign Against Torture.

Awareness, education, and action are key to the advancement of human rights, whether locally or globally.  Global change starts with the activism of one child, one woman, one man.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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