"This book provides a deep dive into the protections and rights promised to children by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and before adulthood and how to defend them"--
Amnesty International Book order
Amnesty International is a United Kingdom-based non-governmental organization focused on human rights. Its stated mission is to campaign for "a world in which every person enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights instruments." In 2016, Amnesty commissioned Here I Stand, a collection of short stories, illustrations, and poems on the topic of human rights, aimed at young people. These initiatives highlight the universal value and importance of protecting human rights for all.
- 2021
- 2018
Freedom to Express Yourself: An Inspirational Notebook
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Featuring inspirational quotes and illustrations, this notebook offers ample blank space for personal reflection and creativity. Created in collaboration with Amnesty International UK, it encourages users to express their thoughts while promoting the values of human rights and social justice.
- 2018
New 44th edition of comprehensive reference guide to international human rights * Covers 159 countries and delivers the most comprehensive analysis of the state of human rights in the world 1 January to 31 December 2017
- 2016
A varied and thought-provoking collection of short stories and poems for teens with a conscience, with striking cover illustrations by award-winning children's laureate Chris Riddell
- 2016
This manual outlines the safeguards that exist in international law to protect people against torture, and gives examples of successful campaigning techniques to put an end to torture. It covers the human rights standards that apply at every stage from arrest and detention to trial and imprisonment.
- 2015
This inspirational book, following We Are All Born Free, contains 17 quotations about many different aspects of Freedom, from the freedom to have an education to the freedom not to be hurt or tortured, the freedom to have a home and the freedom to be yourself. All the quotations have been chosen to be understood and appreciated by children.
- 2015
»Eine Welt ohne Furcht und Not« – dieser Grundsatz aus der Allgemeinen Erklärung der Menschenrechte ist heute für immer mehr Menschen ein unerfülltes Versprechen. Bürgerkriege, Terrorgruppen wie der Islamische Staat aber auch der Missbrauch staatlicher Souveränität haben den größten Flüchtlingsstrom seit dem Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs ausgelöst. 51 Millionen Menschen sind auf der Flucht vor religiöser, ethnischer und wirtschaftlicher Diskriminierung, vor Misshandlung, Folter und Tod. Der Report von Amnesty International gibt Auskunft über die Situation der Menschenrechte in ca. 150 Staaten und ist zugleich ein wichtiger Appell an die Weltöffentlichkeit, sich gegen Ungerechtigkeit, Diskriminierung und Unterdrückung einzusetzen. Das essentielle Handbuch zur Lage der Menschenrechte.
- 2015
We Are All Born Free
- 72 pages
- 3 hours of reading
An illustrated celebration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, stunningly brought to life by internationally-renowned artists.
- 2013
Der Amnesty International Report 2013 beleuchtet die globale Menschenrechtssituation und dokumentiert den Mut der Menschen, die für ihre Rechte eintreten, insbesondere in Syrien, wo Regierungen Proteste brutal unterdrücken und vor tödlicher Gewalt nicht zurückschrecken.
