Human Rights links

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Human Rights treates Australia has and has not ratified:

http://www.hreoc.gov.au/education/hr_explained/7_Australia_treaties.html

In terms of ratifying human rights treaties: We've come a long way. And yet, we have a long way to go.

http://www.hreoc.gov.au/info_for_students/index.html


Get active. Protect human rights. Shine a light on what's going on:
http://www.hreoc.gov.au/info_for_students/getinvolved/index.html

Frequently asked questions about human rights, Resource Sheet: What are Human Rights?, Universal Declaration of Human Rights (the first international statement on human rights.)
and Human rights timeline here: http://www.hreoc.gov.au/info_for_students/essentials/index.html

From http://www.hreoc.gov.au/info_for_students/links/index.html :

Human rights around the globe
One World Online
www.oneworld.net/

Brings together the latest news and views from over 1,600 organizations promoting human rights awareness and fighting poverty worldwide.

Derechos Cafe
www.derechos.net/

Links to issues, organisations, resources and discussion groups dealing with human rights.

Amnesty International
www.amnesty.org

Campaigns on serious human rights breaches and to protect the rights of prisoners of conscience.

Human Rights Watch
www.hrw.org

Major non-government organisation that works to prevent discrimination, uphold political freedom and protect people from inhumane conduct in wartime.

United Nations
www.un.org

Responsible for promoting human rights, development and international security.

UNICEF
www.unicef.org

Explore the issues facing children and young people in different corners of the globe.

Human rights in Australia
ActNow
www.actnow.com.au/

Empowering people to take action on important issues, such as human rights.

Australia Youth Facts & Stats
www.youthfacts.com.au/

Provides facts and statistics about Australia's youth

Reconciliation Australia
www.reconciliationaustralia.org

Learn about Australia's reconciliation movement and what's happening today in different communities.

Racism - No Way !
www.racismnoway.com.au

Practical ways to counter racism in your school.

Refugee Council of Australia
www.refugeecouncil.org.au

Provides information on and advocacy for refugees in Australia .

Australian Government: Office for Women
www.ofw.facs.gov.au/index.htm

Information for – and about – Australian women from diverse backgrounds.

AusAID
http://www.ausaid.gov.au

Information on Australia's overseas aid programme.