Amnesty International
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books in association with Amnesty International
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
A commemorative edition of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as adopted in 1948 by the United Nations General Assembly offers insight into the world's shared views about the rights of all people, with illustrations by artists from around the world.
Publisher
Amnesty International USA
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
"A collaborative project between WITNESS and Amnesty International USA that seeks to bring human rights issues and global stories into the classroom through hands-on activites and learning. The In Plain Sight initiative will involve the creation of human rights-based educational materials for six videos co-produced by locally based organizations and WITNESS. These materials will be disseminated to high schools and educators throughout the U.S. to...
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"A bold collection of some of the world's most iconic and essential protest posters which profile the world's political landscape through the last hundred years, fully annotated with historical background, published in collaboration with Amnesty International, and with an introduction by ground-breaking artists and activist Anish Kapoor"--
Publisher
Eagle Rock Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
In celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Amnesty International, the Secret Policeman's Ball was staged in the USA for the first time at New York's famous Radio City Music Hall. With a history dating back to 1979, the Secret Policeman₂s Ball has always gathered the best comedy and musical talent to use wit and humor to raise both funds and awareness for the vital work that Amnesty International does to prick the conscience of governments around...
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed on 10th December 1948. It was compiled after World War Two to declare and protect the rights of all people from all countries. This beautiful collection, published 60 years on, celebrates each declaration with an illustration by an internationally-renowned artist or illustrator and is the perfect gift for children and adults alike.
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
How rough is too rough? Rodney King is an unfamiliar name for those growing up today, but the ongoing conversation concerning police brutality is one they know all-too well. This collection deep-dives into police training procedure, what constitutes excessive force, and what happens when the community disagrees with the police and the justice system. Relevant topics covered in this balanced anthology include the 1992 L.A. riots and the 2014 outcry...
14) Human rights
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"Human Rights: Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications"--
16) Genocide
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"Genocide: Global Viewpoints examines current, often controversial, topics of worldwide interest and importance from a variety of international perspectives"--
Series
Publisher
Greenhaven Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Though sanctuary cities have recently become a significant aspect of the immigration debate as a result of the Trump administration's stricter immigration policies, sanctuary cities have existed in the US since the 1980s and for centuries in countries around the world. However, the precise definition and legal standing of sanctuary cities in today's context is often foggy. The viewpoints in this volume discuss the timely issue of sanctuary cities...