Links
Five favourites
Our 5 favourite websites related to children’s and young people’s human rights:
Children’s Rights Alliance for England
UN Committee on the Rights of the Child
Children’s Rights Information Network
Other sites about human rights and equality
HeadsUp
A project run by the Hansard Society for under-18s to discuss political issues with each other and with MPs.
Justice
An organisation of lawyers and legal professionals who promote human rights
Human Rights Watch
An international organisation that supports victims and activists to prevent discrimination, to uphold political freedom, to protect people from inhumane conduct in wartime, and to bring offenders to justice
Liberty
An independent human rights organisation that works to defend and extend rights and freedoms in England and Wales
Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors without Borders)
This organisation is committed to providing medical help anywhere in the world, no matter what the colour, religion, sex of the people or politics of the country
OneWorld
An internet community of over 800 organisations promoting human rights and sustainable development worldwide through the promotion of alternative, independent and activist media
National Autistic Society
This organisation encourages a better understanding of autism and to help create better services for people with autism and those who care for them.
Oxfam UK
A development, relief, and campaigning organisation that works to finding lasting solutions to poverty and suffering around the world
UK Youth Parliament
UKYP aims to give 11 to 18 year olds a voice that will be listened to by local and national government, and by those providing services for young people.
Unlock Democracy
This organisation works to make sure that power is not locked up in the hands of too few people in Britain. They aim to 'unlock' the government, guard our human rights, and make sure the public have their say in decisions that concern them.
