Human rights have their roots in medieval Europe and are now thought of as those rights that are required for human dignity and welfare.

Human rights is an international movement, but the concept is fraught with problems and controversies.

On today's podcast, we examine the ideas that inspired the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights.

On today's 60-Second Civics, we explore personal and political rights.

Today we are introduced to the natural rights philosophy of John Locke.

On the podcast today, we discuss the growth of protections for human rights during and after World War II.

On today's episode, we discuss what influence the Declaration of Independence had on the U.N.'s Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Use this resource to find out what are the origins of our concept, human rights. [1:12]

On today's podcast, we learn how regional agrements have expanded human rights.

Today we learn how the United Nations has established various covenants protecting human rights.

How the United States and the UN Security Council came to a resolution: Milosevic and Kosovo, NATO and Russian Opposition. Fmr. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright in conversation with Walter Isaacson of the Aspen Institute.

Chileans remember the plight of political prisoners who were "disappeared" during Pinochet's regime. Judge Juan Guzman talks about writing rejections of appeals to investigate the disappearances earlier in his career. Students should...

Follow Clemencia Carabali, a community activist from Cauca, as she travels to Washington, D.C to share with congressional staffers the perspective of Cauca's residents- while the Colombian government has one story to tell, many of its...

Human rights play a major role in how a country is viewed on the world stage. [3:28]

Set during the violent ethnic conflict that has enveloped Sri Lanka over decades, the film recreates the courageous and vibrant life of renowned human rights activist Dr. Rajani Thiranagama. Mother, anatomy professor, author and symbol...

While people protest in the streets, the Legal Defense Fund fights for them in the courts, challenging discriminatory laws in every aspect of life. [1:56]

Examine Helen Keller's activism and humanitarian work during WWII and in its aftermath in this video. Through video, discussion questions, teaching tips and an activity, students learn more about disabled WWII soldiers. The activity also...

Brief video discusses technology and human rights. [1:50]

Print by the British artist David Hockney. Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, explores the sexual revolution of the 1960s through a print by David Hockney which shows two men in bed together. The work was one of a series...

This lesson will define, compare and contrast historical impacts on society, to include: chattel slavery, child slavery, debt bondage, servile forms of marriage, human trafficking. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Slavery and Human...

This lesson will define, compare and contrast historical impacts on society, to include: chattel slavery, child slavery, debt bondage, servile forms of marriage, human trafficking. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Slavery and Human...