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
LGBTQ Conference at Harvard Highlights
Photojournalists and Pulitzer Center grantees Misha Friedman and Daniella Zalcman took part in...
March 7, 2016 -
Lesson Plans
Debating Australian Mines in Africa
Introduce students to the impact of mining by Australian companies in Africa. Students explore a multimedia slideshow and use what they discover in a structured debate.
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Project
The Great Land Rush
A race has begun for one of the world's most precious resources—land. Investors are pouring in...
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Pulitzer Center Update
Daniella Zalcman's 'Signs of Your Identity' Wins 2016 FotoEvidence Book Award
Photojournalist wins award for demonstrating through her reporting of Canadian 'cultural genocide'...
February 22, 2016 -
Pulitzer Center Update
Journalism Organizations Urge Secretary Kerry: Follow Through on Media Safety Pledges
Greater protection of journalists reporting internationally at heart of call.
February 22, 2016 -
Pulitzer Center Update
Sami Siva 'India's Third Gender' Photography Honored by Social Documentary Network
Competition focuses on visual stories exploring global themes. SDN creates online exhibition of...
February 18, 2016 -
Pulitzer Center Update
Jeffrey Stern's 'The Last Thousand' Attracts 'New York Times' Attention
Review says Pulitzer Center grantee has gift for explaining confusing regional geopolitics with...
February 18, 2016 -
Pulitzer Center Update
US to Ban Imported Fish Caught by Forced Laborers in Southeast Asia
Global actions go into effect to curb illegal seafood industry practices and human rights abuses...
February 18, 2016 -
Education Resource
Meet the Journalists: Ariel Zirulnick and Will Swanson
Nairobi-based freelance journalist Ariel Zirulnick discusses her project with photojournalist Will...