The Advocates for Human Rights is at the forefront of developing educational tools that help people learn about and apply international human rights standards in their families, schools, workplaces, and communities. We believe that education is one of the best ways to ensure long-term improvements in respect for human rights everywhere. Our free curricula, lesson plans, educator resources, and other educational materials explore a variety of human rights issues in the United States and around the world.
![Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.32.37 AM.png [ai] A cover page titled 'Human Rights in the U.S.' featuring the Earth surrounded by a circular text that emphasizes human rights. It includes sections for a lesson plan on musical chairs and a human rights essay, targeted for grades 3-5.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.32.37 AM.png)
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Classroom Resource
![grades 6-8 human rights responsibility.png [ai] A cover page titled 'Human Rights in the U.S.' featuring a globe surrounded by a circular text that emphasizes human dignity and rights. The lesson plan focuses on 'Human Rights, Responsibility, and You,' aimed at grades 6-8.](/Res/250/grades 6-8 human rights responsibility.png)
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Classroom Resource
Lesson Plan: Human Rights, Responsibility, and You. Grades 6-8
![Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.50.47 AM.png [ai] Cover page of a lesson plan titled 'Human Rights in the U.S.' featuring a globe and the text 'The People Behind the Statistics.' The design includes a circular border with the phrase 'All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.' Grade level indicated is 8-12.](/Res/250/Screen Shot 2021-03-31 at 8.50.47 AM.png)
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Classroom Resource
![Teaching Immigration cover.png [ai] A collage featuring diverse individuals and groups related to immigration, with the text 'Teaching Immigration with the Immigrant Stories Project' and 'LESSON PLANS' displayed at the top.](/Res/250/Teaching Immigration cover.png)
Sunday, January 1, 2017
Classroom Resource
Teaching Immigration with the Immigrant Stories Project Lesson Plans
![energy of a nation.png [ai] Image of a book cover titled "Energy of a Nation: Immigrants in America, Third Edition." Features a stylized depiction of the Statue of Liberty and a gradient yellow background.](/Res/250/energy of a nation 3.png)
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Classroom Resource
Energy of a Nation: Immigrants in America - A Teaching Guide for Grade 8 through Adult
![road to peace.png [ai] A collage of diverse faces and scenes representing peace. Features children, a soldier, and expressions of joy and resilience, with a central peace symbol intertwined with scissors, and the phrase "THE ROAD TO PEACE" at the top.](/Res/250/road to peace.png)
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Classroom Resource
Teaching Guide: The Road to Peace (Local and Global Transitional Justice)