As a contribution to national implementation, upon the initiative of the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE/ODIHR), the four partner organizations – the Council of Europe (CoE), the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the OSCE/ODIHR – decided to develop a practical tool that would provide examples and guidance for all those involved in human rights education in the school system. The result is this collection of 101 good practices from Europe, North America and Central Asia – a resource for practitioners and policymakers as well as a platform for exchange among institutions and individuals. Human rights education, together with education for democratic citizenship and education for mutual respect and understanding, is vital for all our societies. It promotes equality, empowerment and participation as well as conflict prevention and resolution. In brief, it is a means to develop societies where the human rights of all are respected, protected and fulfilled. We hope that this publication will inspire new initiatives in human rights education, encourage further implementation of those already in place, and enhance cooperation and partnership at all levels.
