children's rights

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children's rights

I am Malala

the story of the girl who stood up for education and was shot by the Taliban
2013
Malala Yousafzai's describes her fight for education for girls under Taliban rule, the support she received from her parents to pursue an education, and how the Taliban retaliated against her by trying to kill her.

A life like mine

2002
Looks at what life is like for children of different countries and how each child can fulfill his or her hopes and ambitions no matter how little or much their human rights are infringed.

Shannen and the dream for a school

2011
Recounts the efforts of thirteen-year-old Shannen Koostachin and her fellow Aboriginal students at J.R. Nakogee Elementary in Attawapiskat First Nation in Canada to have a decent school built in their small town. Includes a timeline, a glossary, quotes, and photographs.

Our rights

how kids are changing the world
2013
Describes how children from around the world have stood up for their rights and the rights of others.

Marian Wright Edelman

fighting for children's rights
1995
A biography of the African-American lawyer and social reformer who is known for her work on behalf of children's rights.

The children's rights movement

a history of advocacy and protection
1991
Comprehensive history of the children's rights movement from the colonial period to the present.

Rethinking children's rights

attitudes in contemporary society
2010
Discusses children's rights and how they have changed with the times.

Everything you need to know about your legal rights

1995
Briefly discusses legal rights with emphasis on real-life situations.

Safety

2004

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