1998 is the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the modern standard for justice and freedom for every man, woman, and child across the globe. To commemorate this event, the United Nations CyberSchoolBus has put together an interactive educational project that explores this important document. Through the following links, you can further explore the Universal Declaration or see what classrooms and students can do when it comes to human rights. The complete text of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights The Interactive Declaration     Human Righs in Action! an educational project Global Atlas of Student Action     Understanding Human Rights UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR)     Human Rights and the United Nations

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recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world” The Universal Declaration of Human Rights Adopted by UN General Assembly Resolution 217A (III) of 10 December 1948 The United Nations CyberSchoolBus is the online educational outreach program of the United Nations. Click here to visit the UN CyberSchoolBus home page.

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