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Guide Contents

Welcome to the Human Rights Subject Guide.  This guide is selective.  It is designed as a starting point that highlights the top recommended resources for research in Human Rights. 

Use the tabs to navigate through the pages of this guide.

  • Find Articles - search through online databases to find articles on Human Rights topics
  • Books - search online catalogs to find books on Human Rights
  • Documents - find online and print documents relevant to Human Rights topics
  • Film & Literature - search online directories and bibliographies for Human Rights film and literature
  • News & Discussions - use electronic databases to stay connected to current Human Rights issues
  • Local Agencies - find Human Rights Agencies in your area
  • Organizations - find national and international Human Rights organizations
  • Specialized Websites - connect to websites, blogs, and listservs for current information about Human Rights topics
  • University of Washington Center for Human Rights - the Center engages students and faculty actively with local, regional, national and international organizations and policymakers to advance research in human rights

Please email me if you can't find what you are looking for and if you have suggestions for content that should be added to this guide.  Thanks!
--Glenda Pearson, Human Rights Librarian
 

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SIS 495 TASK FORCE M - Winter 2011 - Class Guide

Achieving Economic, Social and Cultural Rights through ICESCR

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