Worldwide Poverty and Human Rights
by Litzy Perez
Summary
Food and Shelter
Problem: Many people around the world don't have access to food or water, some even live in slums.
Human Right being Violated: Food and Shelter for all. We all have the right to a good life. Mothers and children, people who are old, unemployed or disabled, and all people have the right to be cared for.
Education
Problem: Around the world many children don't have access to education.
Human Right being Violated: The Right to Education. Education is a right. Primary school should be free. We should learn about the United Nations and how to get on with others. Our parents can choose what we learn.
Discrimination
Problem: Many groups of poor people are discriminated by the government especially because of who they are.
Human Right being Violated: Don't Discriminate. These rights belong to everybody, whatever our differences.
Human Rights Violations
Amnesty International
Email: aimember@aiusa.org
Website: http://www.amnestyusa.org
Phone: (212) 807-8400
Twitter: @amnesty