Every generation inherits the problems created by the ones before them, but no generation will inherit as many problems--as many crises--as the current generation of young people. From the devastations of climate change to the horrors of gun violence, from rampant transphobia to the widening wealth gap, from the lack of health care to the lack of housing, the challenges facing the next generation can feel insurmountable. But change, even revolution,...

In response to immigration laws, churches and cities across the country have declared themselves “sanctuaries” – pledging to protect undocumented immigrants from deportation. It’s just the latest resurgence of a movement that started more than 30 years ago.

Guantanamo Bay has become a symbol of the war on terror, but its story actually begins a decade before, when it was first used to detain thousands of Haitians outside the reach of U.S. law.

Part three looks at England in the early 18th century, and the transformation of a people and a nation through a religious revival begun by a preacher named John Wesley. Wherever he went, he preached in the open air, telling people that there was a God who loved them and wanted better for their lives.

Part Four looks at John Wilkes, a comparatively little-known figure today, but in mid- to late-18th century he was at the epicentre of events which shook the British Establishment and helped prepare the ground for modern civil liberties. Wilkes was part of a successfuly campaign to compel governments to publish the full text of Parliament debates.

Provides a broad overview and case studies which highlight different concepts regarding human rights. Includes photographs, a timeline, a glossary, sources for further learning, and an index.

What are human rights? Is there a set of global human rights that every person is entitled to? Should there be? This book takes a look at what human rights are, where they're being violated, and what is being done to enforce them.

Discusses the history of persecution, genocide, and other human rights violations in Africa, and describes efforts by the United Nations, Amnesty International, and the African Union in advancing the cause of human rights.

Text and color illustrations explore basic human rights around the world, and what it means to be denied access to education, religious and political beliefs, and freedom of expression.

Defines human rights, and examines their development from ancient times to the present. Includes a world map, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.