Asia
We work alongside local and international organizations and human rights defenders to protect civic space and promote accountability for serious human rights violations in South and South East Asia. From advocating for freedom of expression and the right to protest to an end to the use of torture, enforced disappearance, and arbitrary detention, we support international justice efforts.
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Blueprint for Peace
In this lesson, students will determine a plan of action for how they can develop or improve a “condition for peace” or “blueprint for peace” in their larger community.
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Freedom of Expression and Choice
Students learn how art and music can serve as a catalyst for defending and promoting human rights.
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Joining the Women of Peace and Change
Students learn about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights articles on the right to equality, the right to peaceful assembly and association, and the right to participate in government.
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Speaking Up for the Right to Education – I am Malala
In this lesson, students discuss the importance of equal access to education and the particular barriers that girls face and will learn how they can speak for others.
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Child Labor
Students examine the conditions and causes of child labor in South Asia, Ecuador, and the U.S.
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Bangladesh: Officials Linked to Hundreds of ‘Disappearances’
Human rights groups urge action on International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearance.
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Changing the Narrative: Freedom From Violence and Freedom of Expression
Learners gain a greater understanding of the human rights violations of the North Korean government.
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Standing Up for Human Rights in China
Through Harry Wu’s story, students will be able to provide examples of dehumanization, understand how labor camps deny human rights, and learn to find the courage to stand up for their beliefs.
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China, Tibet, and a Message of Non-Violence
Learners examine the conflict between China and Tibet, religious freedom, and nonviolence as a solution to conflict.
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Promoting Change and Understanding Through Non-Violent Means
Students read excerpts from Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo's Nobel Peace Prize lecture and analyze the struggle of the people in East Timor.
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In Solidarity with the Uyghur Community
Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights strongly condemns the perpetration of gross violations of human rights against Uyghur and other Muslim minority communities.
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Hold Bangladesh Security Forces Accountable for Torture
The Bangladesh government has failed to address widespread allegations of torture and cruelty by its security forces. It's time for the UN to take action.
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