Human Rights
According to the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. And yet around the world, many people are denied basic human rights, or find their rights under threat. Pulitzer Center stories tagged with “Human Rights” feature reporting that covers the fight for equality under the law, civil rights and the basic dignity afforded every person. Use the Pulitzer Center Lesson Builder to find and create lesson plans on human rights.
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Pulitzer Center Update
This Week: The Cost of Gold: Unearthing Toxic Conditions
The world wants gold. In developing countries like the Philippines and Indonesia families struggle...
February 24, 2015 -
Pulitzer Center Update
'Ebony' Magazine Interviews Director of ‘The Abominable Crime’
Micah Fink hopes film inspires engagement on difficult conversation about homophobia, especially in...
February 19, 2015 -
Pulitzer Center Update
This Week: Crimea: A Lonely Island Under Putin's Laws
Crimea is no longer celebrating its reunion with Russia.
February 17, 2015 -
Pulitzer Center Update
'The Abominable Crime' Featured in Jamaica's Oldest Newspaper
The Jamaica Gleaner article interviews filmmaker Micah Fink on documentary that gives voice to gay...
February 16, 2015 -
Jamaica has the reputation of being one of the most violently anti-gay countries on earth. Male...
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Pulitzer Center Update
This Week: Bringing Timbuktu into the Classroom
With our new educational game, travel to the historic city of Timbuktu, Mali, where you report on...
February 3, 2015