Description
Book SynopsisHuman Rights Education for the Twenty-First Century is a comprehensive resource for training, education, and raising awareness in a wide variety of settings, both formal and informal. A diverse group of contributors—experienced activists, education experts, and representatives of several international governmental organizations—provides a rich potpourri of ideas and real-world approaches to initiating, planning, and implementing programs for teaching people about their human rights and fundamental freedoms. This volume has been developed for a global audience of educators, scholars in many disciplines, nongovernmental organizations, and foundation officers.
Trade Review"The significance of this book cannot be overstated. . . . It is written for a global audience of educators at all levels, scholars in all disciplines, policy makers, and foundation officers." *
Human Rights Quarterly *
"This book, as a well-targeted, insightful, and accessible source, offers comprehensive conceptual and practical observations and recommendations that will serve the international human rights community for many years to come. Intergovernmental bodies, NGOs, activists, teachers, and others (including governments) will continue to use this book . . . well into the 21st century." *
Netherlands Quarterly of Human Rights *
