"… works independently and impartially to promote respect for all the human rights set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights." Also in Spanish and French. Search by country, region, sub-region, or theme.
Resources for elders, families, and caregivers (Alzheimer's resources, disaster assistance, elders' rights, housing, nutrition, services); practitioners (civil rights, government poverty guidelines, statistics, transportation); and links to grant programs. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Annual reports 'cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Background on the Bill of Rights and James Madison's involvement. Includes antecedents, the text of Madison's speech to the House of Representatives proposing the Bill of Rights, text and audio of the Bill of Rights, an article about Madison and the separation of church and state, and more.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Gives the results of an investigation of police brutality in 14 large cities in the United States. Examined are accountability, systems to deal with abuse, race as a factor, civil rights prosecution, codes of silence and other contributing factors. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
A world-wide network dedicated to achieving equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) people. Archived news articles organized by country and by themes. Available in several languages. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
'...against class exploitation, no less than against racial and sexual oppression.'
