Empowering a Nation with Human Rights
Through education, Mohammad Hasan is impacting children’s and women’s rights in Bangladesh.
Professor Mohammad Hasan’s journey in human rights education began with a personal drive to see change in his native Bangladesh. Witnessing widespread inequality and injustice, especially against vulnerable populations like women and children, Hasan turned to the United for Human Rights materials as a foundation for educating and empowering others.
Based in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka, Hasan has been instrumental in organizing workshops and seminars across the region, focusing on delivering these crucial Human Rights teachings. His approach is hands-on, using the UHR materials to discuss rights and responsibilities that many are unaware they possess.
One of Hasan’s most impactful stories comes from a workshop where a young girl learned about her rights and was inspired to advocate for her education, leading to a community movement to enroll more girls in schools.
However, challenges abound. Resistance from traditional community leaders and limited resources make widespread implementation difficult. Despite these hurdles, Hasan finds new ways to reach more people and effect change.
Through Hasan’s dedication, the landscape of human rights in Bangladesh is slowly but surely transforming. His story is a beacon of hope and a testament to the power of education in the global fight for human rights.
WE REALLY WANT TO hear FROM YOU
Educators around the globe are using the United for Human Rights and Youth for Human Rights materials in their own programs. Here is what they shared with us:
EDUCATOR, UNIVERSITY OF PORTO, PORTUGAL
“The materials have been instrumental in fostering a deeper understanding of human rights principles among my students. They have enabled me to present complex concepts in a way that is accessible and engaging, empowering students to critically analyze issues related to human rights and to become more informed and compassionate global citizens. Thank you for your continued support. Your contributions are making a meaningful difference in the lives of students and educators alike, and I am honored to be a part of this important work.”
UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR, NEBRASKA, USA
“My students find the subject life-changing, as most have never heard of the topic. It all fits perfectly in the leadership degree that I teach, especially in the Leadership Ethics course. Thank you for the materials and ongoing access to the online materials.”
TEACHER, PAKISTAN
“Thank you for providing the Human Rights materials—they were truly amazing! We have distributed them across various home schools and it was incredible to see how even young children grasped the concept of their rights, something many educated adults are often unaware of. It was an eye-opening experience and deeply rewarding.”
TEACHER, BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA
“I am deeply grateful for the material received on Human Rights, which has been fundamental for the educational work carried out this year with three ninth-grade courses, totaling approximately 120 students. Thanks to these resources, the students had the opportunity to learn about and reflect on the history of human rights. I am very grateful for the material, since it has allowed the students to delve into such relevant topics.”
FACTS
HUMAN RIGHTS IN ACTION
United for Human Rights and Youth for Human Rights teams are raising awareness across the world:
737
MILLION
people reached with the Human Rights message.
34
THOUSAND
events have been held to empower communities with Human Rights.
196
NATIONS
reached through events, lectures and activities.
150
GROUPS
are disseminating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights worldwide through Youth and United for Human Rights.
50
THOUSAND
schools and universities have been reached by the Human Rights campaign.
EDUCATION
MAKING HUMAN RIGHTS REAL
Education is the foundation for advancing human rights globally. To realize that potential, educators need effective materials that seamlessly integrate human rights into their curriculum.
The Bringing Human Rights to Life Education Package is offered as an interactive aid to educators to teach students in a classroom, lecture hall, group instruction, community learning or education setting.
All elements are available for free as a printed curriculum or an online virtual classroom, with a downloadable app for iPads and iPhones.
