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Human Rights

Websites to Get Started

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Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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United Nations - Human Rights
 - Overview of Human Rights from the United Nations
United Nations - Human Rights Issues - A list of issues from the United Nations. A great place to start!
United Nations - Sustainable Energy Goals - global challenges related to poverty, inequality, climate, peace, and justice.

Top Ten Human Rights Issues - Top 10 human rights issues from 2010-2018
Amnesty International - AI is an organization that advocates for human rights for all
​United for Human Rights - Be sure to check out the PDF booklet - be sure to cite as a PDF.
ACLU - American Civil Liberties Union
Global Issues - Human Rights - List of human rights issues
                                                                            Human Rights Watch - Organization that raises awareness of events/regions/people whose human 
                                                                            rights are at risk or are being violated
                                                                            Holocaust Memorial Museum-Information about genocides that are happening today and
​                                                                            what we can do to prevent or help.
                                                                            Youth for Human Rights - Organization with the goal to teach human rights issues to young adults


​NewsELA
Current articles on a wide range of topics that you can adjust to your reading level and preferences. You will need to sign in with Google to access.
Databases

To watch a video on how to access the databases, click HERE.


To access, hover over the Research tab, then click on Databases.

*All of the Gale databases (such as Research in Context) sync with Google. If you need to save an article do the following:
  • On the right, select Save to Google Drive
  • A red folder will appear in your Drive with all your database articles in it.

*EBSCOhost is a suite of databases including "Explora High School." Explora articles also have a Google Drive button, which is found on the right side of the article.



Library Catalogs

"Destiny" Bayless Library Catalog - This isn't just for books! Sign in with your Google account to use all the features, including access to additional databases. 

St Louis County Library - Search through the St. Louis County Library's books and databases. You can transfer materials to the Weber Road or Grant's View branch for easy pick up.  Things to keep in mind:
  • Use the "Catalog + Research" option for searches beyond books. ​
  • All students have a virtual library library card for e-books and databases. Your card number is 099 followed by your 10-digit ID number. Your pin is 1234 unless you have already changed it.
  • You need a physical county library card to check out print materials.​ Fill out an application here.


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