human rights

Recounts Malala Yousafzai's stand against the Taliban for girls' education in Pakistan, her near death after being shot by the Taliban, and her continued fight for peace and the right to learn.

"Oh, The Things We're For! is a celebration of the better world that is not only possible, but is here today if we choose it. Today's kids are well aware of the many challenges that they face in a world they are inheriting, from climate change to police violence, crowded classrooms to healthcare"--.

"Malala retells her story of speaking out for girls' education rights for chapter book readers"--Provided by publisher.

Members of the LGBTQ community are under constant threat of physical violence and verbal harassment simply for wanting to be who they really are.

Colorful illustrations and captivating text introduce motivational figures readers may not be familiar with, and provide deeper insight on many they likely already know about.

"A country-by-country assessment of human rights. The human rights records of more than ninety countries and territories are put into perspective in Human Rights Watch's . . . yearly report. Reflecting . . . investigative work undertaken by Human Rights Watch staff, in close partnership with domestic human rights activists, the annual World Report is a . . . resource for journalists, diplomats, and citizens, and is . . . for anyone interested in the fight to protect human rights in every corner of the globe"--OCLC.

"LGBTQ people have been the objects of intolerance, hatred, and discrimination for centuries. Although society has become more accepting of LGBTQ people in recent years, they still face bias in almost every aspect of their lives. [This book] examines what bias looks like, how widespread it is, how it affects real people, and efforts to address it"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces young readers to the 2017 Women's March. This large protest . . . shined a light on important issues relating to women"--Provided by publisher.

"People often associate civil rights with the campaign in the late 1950s and 1960s to achieve social and political equality and freedom for black Americans in the United States. Civil rights campaigners have also fought to gain rights for Chicanos and Indigenous peoples. Worldwide, the struggle for civil rights has included Catholics in Northern Ireland, Aboriginal peoples in Australia, and black South Africans. Describing reform movements in history, this book also brings campaigns for civil rights up to date with rights for women, LGBTQ+ people, and people with disabilities. Links to further information help readers find out more about current campaigns and become activists themselves"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an illustrated look at some of the challenges for girls from around the world including gender-based violence, illiteracy, lack of access to technology, and more.