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Human rights books

Looking for a good read? Browse our collection of human rights books. From novels and poetry, to non-fiction, we've curated a range of books for all ages.

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With books for all ages, discover a selection of human rights themed reads.

Know your rights - and claim them

This book celebrates the difference young activists make around the world

Books to inspire activism

Discover our selection of toddlers to teens books to inspire change-making.

Words that Burn

Our inspiring educational resource to explore human rights through poetry.

Book review: When shadows fall

This moving novel for young adults will inspire a new generation of storytellers.

Use your right to peaceful protest, creatively

An Amnesty collaboration, two beautiful books take us on a visual journey through 100 years of peaceful protest.

Perfect books to give

Sometimes it can be hard to choose gifts. Find recommended books for kids and adults, with human rights at their heart.

Using fiction to teach human rights

Our series of teacher's notes and activities accompany recommended fiction for primary and secondary age children.

Children's books

We believe that children's books are important in developing values that underpin human rights.

Our little book of human rights

A star cast illustrates each of our humans rights, with an introduction by AL Kennedy.

Brilliant picture books for younger children

Explore our recommended books for younger readers, featuring stimulating, delightful picture books that will spark children’s imaginations through a celebration of human rights values.