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International Bill of Gender Rights
This proclamation, although written from the gender perspective, details ten human and civil rights that should be afforded to all human beings.
November 3, 2015
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Speak Up for Civility
This year, students are absorbing a lot of negative and inflammatory messages related to the election—often from the adults in their own school communities. We’ve got something that can help.
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Who Decides What’s “Civil”?
When acts of protest are met with calls for civility, it’s a good idea to give students some historical context about the concept.
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LGBTQ+ Rights Are Human Rights
As we celebrate Pride against the backdrop of legislation designed to roll back gains to protect the human rights of LGBTQ+ youth in the nation’s schools and communities, these LFJ resources from the latest issue of Learning for Justice magazine—including a Q&A with activists Nikole Parker and Brandon Wolf from Equality Florida—showcase ways to support and affirm young people in this moment that requires a strategic focus on the South for the greater good of our democracy and nation.
- Dear Young Person, You Are Valued
- The Power of Place
- A Refuge for LGBTQ+ Young People
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Rights & Activism
Help students understand the role of rights and resistance in shaping our history, and provide models of informed civic engagement. From women's suffrage to the civil rights movement to Standing Rock, our rights and
June 28, 2017
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The True History of Voting Rights
In this lesson, students learn about the expansion and restriction of voting rights in the United States, examine court rulings, discuss voter disengagement, and explore a voting rights timeline. Students will also learn how to register to vote.
October 8, 2020
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News Consumers' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
This lesson focuses on PEN America's News Consumers' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. Students will read the bill of rights, rephrase some of the rights and responsibilities, and rank the rights in order of importance. Finally, students will work together to construct a short dramatic skit that shows the significance of one right of their choosing.
February 12, 2018
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Beyond Rosa Parks: Powerful Voices for Civil Rights and Social Justice
Most history textbooks include a section about Rosa Parks in the chapter on the modern civil rights movement. However, Parks is only one among many African-American women who have worked for equal rights and social justice. This series introduces four of those activists who may be unfamiliar to students.
May 3, 2012
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948
The U.N. General Assembly adopted the original version of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. The intention was to safeguard the international community against atrocities such as occurred during World War II.
July 2, 2014
