Education resources introducing human rights

This resource helps teachers introduce human rights to pupils aged 3–5 through fun, age‑appropriate activities. Across five themed lesson plans, children explore ideas such as feelings, belonging, choice and wellbeing, inspired by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Using stories, games, music, art and photography, the resource encourages discussion and helps children begin to understand their own rights in an engaging and accessible way.

This resource includes interactive activities designed to help pupils aged 5–11 understand their human rights, and the values behind them.

Through topics such as identity, children’s rights, global fairness, and inequality, pupils will explore how to build respect for others, appreciate diversity, and develop the confidence and skills to take action for human rights.

This activity pack is full of creative ideas for using Amnesty's latest children's book, Dreams of Freedom, to explore human rights and the idea of freedom with children aged 7-11.

This resource pack contains several lesson plans for pupils ages 11-18, which use innovative ways to explore human rights. They can be stand-alone lessons or used in planning themed or drop-down days across the school. 

Designed for students aged 11+, this colourful, pocket‑sized booklet features all the articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is ideal for introducing human rights in the classroom, and can be used alongside our Primary and Secondary school human rights resource packs.

This resource is designed to help students aged 7-13 learn about human rights, and how to show solidarity with key workers in their community.

With a ready‑to‑use lesson plan and supporting activity sheets, it provides everything needed to run an engaging, solidarity‑focused lesson.

This resource is designed to help students aged 14-19 learn about human rights under threat, and how to be an activist in your community.

Also including a ready‑to‑use lesson plan and supporting activity sheets, this resource has everything needed to run an engaging, activism‑focused lesson.

This resource is designed to help further education teachers explore human rights with young people aged 16–19. Through five stand‑alone sessions using practical activities, short films and case studies, students learn about human rights law, key issues and how rights apply in real life.

Topics include the Human Rights Act, identity, refugee rights and the importance of self‑advocacy, helping young people build knowledge, confidence and a strong commitment to human rights.

Two packs of bright, engaging posters for Primary and Secondary classrooms, designed to introduce human rights in a clear and visual way.

The packs include posters such as These Rights Are Our Rights, Right Up Your Street, Freedom Park, and We Are All Born Free, alongside designs inspired by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Together, they help spark discussion about rights, freedom and safety, and make human rights visible and accessible in everyday learning spaces.

A poster of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for your classroom.

A bright and colourful A1 poster with 'chicks' illustrating the 30 rights in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

A beautifully drawn street scene with activities for investigating and understand how rights apply to everyday life.

One of the wonderful images from the We Are All Born Free book made into a poster depicting Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: "We all have the right to life".

A creative poster celebrating the Human Rights Act, designed to engage and inspire learners.

Illustrated by award‑winning children’s illustrator, author, political cartoonist and Amnesty International UK Ambassador Chris Riddell, the poster can also be coloured in, making it a fun and interactive way to explore human rights.

A child-friendly poster with drawings celebrating the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)

This introductory course explores children’s rights and how they apply in everyday life. In just 90 minutes, learners will explore the scope of children’s rights, the responsibilities of governments, and how a children’s rights approach can help protect children in a wide range of situations. The course also encourages practical action, supporting learners to promote and defend children’s rights with confidence.

This self‑paced introductory course builds a strong understanding of human rights and how they can be used to drive change. Across five modules, learners will explore what human rights are, how they apply to real‑world issues, and how to view everyday situations through a human rights lens.

The course supports learners to identify the issues that matter most to them, and take meaningful action to promote and defend human rights locally and globally.

This course explores the impact of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), and how it connects to everyday life. Learners will explore human dignity, equality and non‑discrimination, and how human rights principles can help shape fairer and more inclusive communities.

Through discussion and reflection, the course encourages learners to understand their rights, recognise inequality, and take action to defend their own rights and the rights of others.

The resources above are part of a wider collection created by our Human Rights Education team. Explore our Knowledge Hub for more education resources to help introduce students to human rights.

Alternatively, head back to our Education Themes page for even more curated teaching resources on a range of topics.