Human Rights Education Associates

Contemporary Issues in Human Rights Education

Author

UNESCO

Publisher

United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization

Place of Publication

Paris

Year of Publication

2011

Language

English

Current issues including the celebration of diversity, interfaith dialogue, gender-sensitive education, prevention of racism, discrimination and violence as well as civic engagement of youth are discussed in this UNESCO publication. This collection of papers addresses contemporary issues in human rights education which has shifted over time, as new social contexts have evolved, in turn throwing up ever more complex challenges to educators. It discusses key questions that build on concepts of human rights education and includes examples of actions reported by UNESCO member states.
Education Policy, Curriculum Development, Research
EPCDR: Research and evaluation
Freedom of thought, conscience & religion, Right to nationality, Anti-racism, Conflict environments, Human rights-based approach

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