Smith, Roger

Human rights have been central to the United Nations (UN) since the drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and they continue to play a role in debates about the UN's responsibility to protect the vulnerable. Despite having proven ineffective in preventing some human rights abuses, the UN has done important work in setting standards and creating the rules that govern international human rights law.

Explores the history, structure, and activities of the United Nation as they pursue their goal of protecting individuals and securing human rights for everyone. Includes teacher notes.

Relates the stories of juvenile prisoners worldwide, examining why they were imprisoned, controversies surrounding their imprisonment, perceived injustices, efforts to free them, and more.

This book tells the stories of political prisoners, both past and present.

This book reviews early forms of punishment from horrific executions and torture in medieval times to the creation of the worlds first penitentiaries in the 19th century.

This book explores the realities of overcrowding, disease, violence, and abuse in prison institutions.

Describes the humanitarian relief efforts of the United Nations from providing food, health care, and education when lives have been disrupted, to addressing the needs of children, and assisting refugees in conflict zones.

Explores the history, structure, and activities of the United Nation as they pursue their goal of protecting individuals and securing human rights for everyone.

A reference to the inventors and inventions that have advanced our social, business, and cultural lives.