How can I help support human rights?

Learn how British teenagers can impact human rights positively by educating, advocating, and volunteering every small action counts.

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Understanding Human Rights: What Are They? Before diving into how you can support human rights, it's crucial to understand what they are. Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death. They apply regardless of where you are from, what you believe, or how you choose to live your life. These rights are based on shared values like dignity, fairness, equality, respect, and independence. These values are defined and protected by law. In the United Kingdom, human rights are protected by the Human Rights Act 1998. Why Is Supporting...
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