Human Rights Education

Respect for all life is a central tenet of Buddhism. We believe transformation of the individual is the foundation for structural and systemic change in society. Human rights education can propel us to overcome discrimination and hatred, recognize the value and dignity of all, and empower people to construct a culture of human rights. Through advocacy and non-formal education, we support the World Programme for Human Rights Education (2005–ongoing) and the United Nations Declaration on Human Rights Education and Training (2011).

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Educational tools

Human Rights Education: Open Web Resource

This site is an educational tool that provides resources and action steps on human rights education. Currently available in Arabic, English, French and Spanish. Read more
Educational tools

Changemakers: Stories of Young Human Rights Educators | Documentary Film

“Changemakers: Stories of Young Human Rights Educators,” is a documentary film jointly developed by the United Nations (OHCHR), Amnesty International… Read more

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At the UN

SGI Participates in the Fifty-Seventh Session of the UN Human Rights Council

During the fifty-seventh session of the UN Human Rights Council, SGI representatives contributed to discussions on human rights education, youth,… Read more
At the UN

UN Civil Society Conference in Support of the Summit of the Future Held in Nairobi

SGI participated in the UN Civil Society Conference to discuss issues of global concern and launch ImPACT Coalitions ahead of the Summit of the… Read more
At the UN

SGI Co-organizes Side Event on Human Rights Education during ECOSOC Youth Forum

SGI joined activists and UN stakeholders to discuss human rights education for young people at ECOSOC and United Nations events. Read more
At the UN

Tackling Poverty and Investing in Gender Equality Discussed at the UN CSW68

At the sixty-eighth session of the CSW and associated side events, participants examined strategies to promote gender equality and, in turn, reduce… Read more
At the UN

Aiming for a Collective Breakthrough, Symposium of Faith Actors Discuss Human Rights and Human Dignity

SGI joined other faith actors in discussions around human rights and dignity for the tenth Symposium on the Role of Religion and Faith-Based… Read more
In the community

Forum on Legal Rights Upon Arrest Held in Malaysia

Soka Gakkai Malaysia organized an online legal forum of panelists who offered expert insights into the rights entitled to a person arrested in… Read more
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Resources

Articles & publications

Building Human Rights Education in the United Nations Framework: Dialogue with Elisa Gazzotti

This article, written in Spanish, is the result of a dialogue between Elisa Gazzotti, Human Rights Education program coordinator for the SGI Office… Read more
Articles & publications
Human Rights Education in Displacement Context
This presentation and guide was developed based on the work that SGI carries out as Co-chair of the Task Team on Human Rights Engagement of the… Read more
Statements

Human Rights Education | Statements

Human rights education oral and written statements submitted to the Human Rights Council Read more
Exhibitions

Transforming Lives: The Power of Human Rights Education

This exhibition raises awareness of the role of human rights education in promoting dignity, equality and peace and in preventing human rights… Read more
Videos

A Path to Dignity: The Power of Human Rights Education

The 28-minute film presents three stories illustrating the positive impact of human rights education among schoolchildren (India), law enforcement… Read more
Related websites

NGO Working Group on Human Rights Education and Learning

A working group of the NGO Committee on Human Rights in Geneva, Switzerland. Read more
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Our Focus Areas

Disarmament Sustainability & Climate Change Human Rights Education Peace Gender Equality & Women's Empowerment Humanitarian Relief

About Us

The Soka Gakkai is a global community-based Buddhist organization with a membership of over 12 million people around the world that promotes peace, culture and education centered on respect for the dignity of life. Soka Gakkai International (SGI) is an NGO in consultative status with the United Nations.

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