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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.

 

September 03, 2006 | Pulitzer Center

Bukavu

Mvemba Phezo Dizolele

Bukavu in a city located east of the DRC and the capital of the South Kivu province.

September 02, 2006 | Pulitzer Center

Daily Life

Mvemba Phezo Dizolele

A series of photographs capturing the influence of cellular phones on the daily lives of people in DRC.

September 01, 2006 | Pulitzer Center

Mining in the DRC

Carlos Villalon

Mining is becoming a growing industry in DRC where many farmers are switching jobs to join the destructive industry.

August 31, 2006 | Pulitzer Center

Coltan Processing

Coltan mining continues to grow in the DRC. Coltan is commonly used in mobile phones, and the DRC counts for one of the world's largest coltan reserves.

August 30, 2006 | Pulitzer Center

Victims of War

Carlos Villalon, for the Pulitzer Center.

Women and children have been raped systematically by the armed forces in the conflict. Also, about 1200 people die daily because of non-direct fighting, according to some NGOs.

July 30, 2006 | Radio Canada

Congo: Des Élections à Haut Risque

Pays de 62 millions d'habitants, la république démocratique du Congo s'étend sur un territoire grand comme le Québec et l'Ontario mis ensemble. Elle recèle énormément de richesses naturelles, exploitées par des compagnies privées sans que le pays n'en voie vraiment les bénéfices.