Wonderscape
Cobalt Mining in the DRC: Rich Resources, Stark Realities
Explore the central role of cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the challenges faced by its people. Learn about the working conditions of artisanal miners and the economic impact of cobalt, a key resource for...
Wonderscape
The Role of Cobalt in Rechargeable Batteries and Its Global Impact
Discover how cobalt powers the rechargeable batteries in our smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles. Learn about California's shift towards electric vehicles and the growing demand for cobalt in EV production. Explore the human...
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Competing Visions of Human Rights: Questions for u.s. Policy
A series of scholarly videos and corresponding lesson materials draws students into the debate on the role of human rights in U.S. policy, exploring the history of international human rights and the various options for defining and...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics:the Elements of Democracy Part 33: The Human Rights Movement
The human rights movement, along with the worldwide movement toward democracy, remains one of the most significant movements of our time.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Personal Political Economic Social and Cutural Rights
Human rights have their roots in medieval Europe and are now thought of as those rights that are required for human dignity and welfare.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Judge and the General: Human Rights Abuses Around the World
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...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Human Rights
Human rights play a major role in how a country is viewed on the world stage. [3:28]
HipHughes History
You Tube: Technology and Human Rights
Brief video discusses technology and human rights. [1:50]