Articles related to "The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights"

An examination of the process by which the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was drafted and adopted by the United Nations.

Part of the International Bill of Rights, the declaration has the force of international law and is "one of the highest expressions of the human conscience of our time."

Trip-hop royalty Portishead change gears and release an electro-charged new track 'Chase the Tear' for Charity.

Find United Nations activities and free lesson plans for UN week. Learn the UN flag meaning. Children can understand the Human Rights Council history and objectives.

The Nuremberg Code of 1947 set forth 10 basic principles regarding human experimentation, but the medical profession needed something less legalistic and more practical.

The Return Directive is a controversial document approved by the European Parliament in June 2008, which allows for immigrant detention for up to 18 months.

Informed consent was designed to protect humans from unauthorized experimentation. Over time, the principle was formalized into a process that met other requirements.

Israeli settlers are out of control again, murdering Palestinian civilians against a background of disturbing world silence.

A new initiative to end the practice of music as a means of torture has been welcomed by musicians and human rights action groups.

Rights are either positive or negative rights. Positive right is when you ask someone to do something for you. Negative is when you ask someone to stop doing something.

Freedom of speech is a basic human right that helps preserve peace and order. Freedom to express opinions and views promotes creativity and paves the way for progress.

China remains one of the biggest repressors of information for its citizens.

The Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial commemorates the life of Anne Frank. Visit the Northwest United States to experience this emotional tribute.

Indigenous people the world over have a tough time reclaiming native lands, even through freehold title. Check out this story from Mongolia's aborigines.

On March 16, 2009, U.S. based television network MTV officially announced the release of a new anime video designed to raise awareness about human trafficking in Asia.

The theory of natural rights states that individuals, because they are part of nature, are born with basic rights that cannot be denied or violated by other people.

The UN Global Compact is an initiative to improve the social responsibility of business. It comprises 10 principles relating to human rights, environment and labour.

People seeking CSR information of the companies they do business with can find this information from websites including Scryve and GRI.

Protecting the environment shouldn't be treated like a noble pipe-dream, but a fundamental human rights concern.

In order for disabled persons to have equal access to activities and services that the able-bodied take for granted, their special needs must be addressed.

The elephant is one element in a series of oil paintings created by Bill Hibberd after a trip to Africa in the 1980s.

A suggested outline for a critical analysis of Sally Morgan's silkscreen print "Taken Away." The work evokes a feeling of searching for a sense of identity and place.

According to Refugees International, there are about 12 million people in the world who do not have citizenship status in any country.

Bloggers use freedom of speech as a basis for their arguments that they should be allowed to say what they want, but some feel they should be held accountable.

Natural law has a long history in Western tradition. For most of this time, the concept of natural law was part of philosophy and ethics, not actual legal documents.

How the video of Neda Agha Soltan's death marks a defining moment in the history of media. Has it changed the concept of Freedom to Publish in the digital age?

An introduction to Amnesty International, a human rights organization, with details on the work of the organization, its history and how people can get involved.

Anti-Aboriginal propaganda, replete with graphic descriptions of child rape, have reached the UK. Let's critically examine words and images from an article in The Times.