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10 Resources for Universal Human Rights Month

To celebrate Universal Human Rights Month this December, we've curated an inspiring collection of resources that will empower and educate students about the fundamental rights that belong to every person on our planet. From engaging lesson plans to collections on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), these materials will offer students of all ages a comprehensive understanding of the importance of dignity, respect, and justice for all human beings.

Grades K-12

TeachersFirst's Resources related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The SDGs are 17 global goals adopted by the United Nations as a blueprint for achieving a more sustainable future for all. This collection includes helpful information about the SDGs and web resources for your students.

Grades 8-12

How Do Human Rights Work?

How Do Human Rights Work? is a lesson offered by the Equality and Human Rights Commission that teaches students about different components of human rights. This lesson includes a teacher's guide, support materials, and student worksheets and slides.

Grades K-12

Upschool

Upschool provides many free learning opportunities aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. The core of Upschool's content includes a selection of 10-week and shorter courses on topics like the importance of mountains, the water cycle, and more.

Grades K-12

World's Largest Lesson

Explore these free resources related to the SDGs. You can filter downloadable lessons that include worksheets, videos, and key questions by grade, topic, and activity type. Don't miss the engaging goal posters for specific content!

Grades 4-12

UN Water

Water is a basic human need and a human right. Read about Sustainable Development Goal 6 and the UN's progress towards making water and sanitation available to all. Explore the statistics, controversies, and issues concerning water use around the globe.

Grades 3-7

Sojourner Truth: Abolitionist and Human Rights Activist

This lesson, provided by PBS Learning Media, uses primary sources to teach students about Sojourner Truth, her fight against slavery, and her work towards fundamental human rights. It includes a video and two primary source documents—check it out!

Grades K-12

TeachersFirst's Change Makers - Pioneering Women

From the front lines of scientific exploration to the vanguard of human rights movements, read about tenacious women who defied societal conventions, overcame steep obstacles, and profoundly expanded opportunities for those who followed!

Grades 6-12

What has the United Nations ever done for you?

Enter gender, age, and country to create a persona and view a list of ways the United Nations has had a positive influence on their situation. Categories include Human Rights, Child Mortality, and cultural heritage. 

Grades 3-9

Oxfam's Education Resources

Find an extensive list of free resources from Oxfam’s collection for education that will help students develop an understanding about global issues. Topics include children's rights, sustainable clothing, climate change, where food comes from, and more.

Grades 6-12

Creative Changemakers

This fabulous, engaging program includes more than 70 lessons that will help middle and high school students develop an understanding of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

This Week at TeachersFirst

Applications are open for our winter book study! Don’t miss this opportunity to get a jumpstart on your professional learning goals. We’re also sharing a blog post with information about encouraging student advocacy and information about Across the World Once a Week.