Introduction to human rights
Curious about human rights but not sure where to start? Explore clear, jargon-free explanations for human rights issues, our positions on them, and how we’ve turned positions into action. Whether you want to follow the news, join the conversation, or understand the basics, this section makes human rights relevant to everyday life.
Not sure where to start?
What are human rights?
Human rights are the fundamental rights and freedom that belong to every single one of us. The 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights form the foundation of what we do and drive all of our work.
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What is the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)?The European Convention on Human Rights is a treaty between the 47 states of the Council of Europe that ensures the protection of rights of ordinary people.
Explainer 02 Jul 2025 -
Toolkit: Know your rights and claim themThis toolkit, developed by Amnesty International UK, is an empowering resource designed for educators, activists, and young people aged 12–17 to explore, understand, and advocate for child rights.
Toolkit, Activity pack, Resource pack, Secondary education resources, Teaching resource 27 Sep 2022 -
Childrens Voting RightsLearn about The Amnesty Children's Human Rights Network's thoughts on children's voting rights...
Explainer, Conversation kit 10 Sep 2020
