FACTS
VIOLATIONS OF HUMAN RIGHTS
These stats illustrate why human rights education is urgent and imperative:
EVERY 12
MINUTES
a civilian dies
in armed conflict.
1 IN 6
PEOPLE
experience
discrimination.
122 MILLION
PEOPLE
were forcibly displaced worldwide as a result of persecution, conflict, violence or human rights violations.
79
PERCENT
of human trafficking
is sexual exploitation.
50
MILLION
people are living in
modern slavery.
Restore Human Rights
Join the international Human Rights movement by becoming a member of United for Human Rights and donate today. UHR assists individuals, educators, organizations and governmental bodies in all parts of the world to raise awareness of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
EDUCATION
MAKING HUMAN RIGHTS REAL
Education is the foundation for advancing human rights globally. To realize that potential, educators need effective materials that seamlessly integrate human rights into their curriculum.
The Bringing Human Rights to Life Education Package is an interactive aid that helps educators teach students in classrooms, lecture halls, group instruction, community learning or other educational settings.
All elements are available for free as a printed curriculum or an online virtual classroom, with a downloadable app for iPads and iPhones.