A human rights approach to social policy
Let’s Begin…
This short video shares what a rights-based approach to understanding social policy could look like.
Reflect on the potential challenges of shifting from a needs-based to a rights-based approach in social policies and social work.
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About Universal Human Rights
In 1948 the United Nations issued a Universal Declaration of Human Rights that laid out a common standard of fundamental rights to be universally protected. But how much do you know about the rights and freedoms everyone, everywhere - including you - is entitled to? Explore this page to learn more about the history, philosophy and practice of ensuring universal human rights, brought to you in partnership with the Open Society Foundations.
Meet The Creators
- Video created by Shirley Gatenio Gabel
- Lesson Plan created by Cheney Munson
