There are thousands of great websites on human rights issues. Here's a few to get you started...
For a more comprehensive list, visit the Commission's Links page.
Animation - Universal Declaration of Human Rights, by Seth Brau. Produced by Amy Poncher. From www.humanrightsactioncenter.org
Human rights around the globe
One World Online
www.oneworld.net/Brings together the latest news and views from over 1,600 organizations promoting human rights awareness and fighting poverty worldwide.
Derechos Cafe
www.derechos.net/Links to issues, organisations, resources and discussion groups dealing with human rights.
Amnesty International
www.amnesty.orgCampaigns on serious human rights breaches and to protect the rights of prisoners of conscience.
Human Rights Watch
www.hrw.orgMajor non-government organisation that works to prevent discrimination, uphold political freedom and protect people from inhumane conduct in wartime.
United Nations
www.un.orgResponsible for promoting human rights, development and international security.
UNICEF
www.unicef.orgExplore the issues facing children and young people in different corners of the globe.
Human rights in Australia
ActNow
www.actnow.com.au/Empowering people to take action on important issues, such as human rights.
Australia Youth Facts & Stats
www.youthfacts.com.au/Provides facts and statistics about Australia's youth
Reconciliation Australia
www.reconciliationaustralia.orgLearn about Australia's reconciliation movement and what's happening today in different communities.
Racism - No Way !
www.racismnoway.com.auPractical ways to counter racism in your school.
Refugee Council of Australia
www.refugeecouncil.org.auProvides information on and advocacy for refugees in Australia .
Australian Government: Office for Women
www.ofw.facs.gov.au/index.htmInformation for – and about – Australian women from diverse backgrounds.
AusAID
http://www.ausaid.gov.auInformation on Australia's overseas aid programme.
Education and advocacy
Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation
www.antar.org.auInformation and advice about how to advance reconciliation in Australia.
Crime Stoppers Youth Challenge Queensland 2009
www.crimestoppersyouth.com.auCompetition to raise awareness of and stop violence among young people
Oxfam/Community Aid Abroad
www.oxfam.org.auWorks in Australia and around the world to build strong communities and promote human rights and social justice.
Universal Rights Network
www.universalrights.net/Stories and news about human rights from around the world.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns 60!
www.ohchr.org/EN/UDHR/Pages/60UDHRIntroduction.aspxAims to increase knowledge and awareness of human rights.
Lawstuff
www.lawstuff.org.auAnswers to all sorts of legal questions for young people, with info tailored to the state or territory you live in.
Worksite for Students
www.worksite.actu.asn.auExplains your rights and responsibilities at work; put together by the ACTU.
Tolerance.org
www.tolerance.orgPractical ways to build better relationships in your school and community.
Other useful links
Food-Force
www.food-force.comEducational video game developed by the UN World Food Program.
Darfur is Dying
www.darfurisdying.com
Educational video game to promote knowledge about the crisis in Darfur, Sudan.
Pictures for Truth
Serious game created in collaboration with Amnesty International Canada, the aim of this project is to sensitize the player to human rights violations.
Reach Out Central
Reach Out Central (ROC) is an online game designed to help you learn and improve skills for life such as communication, problem solving and optimistic thinking online in a virtual setting using real life scenarios.
The Source
www.thesource.gov.auThe Source is a gateway to youth information, programmes, services, resources and entertainment for young people between the ages of 12 and 25.
