This unit invites students to learn about Raphael Lemkin, a Polish-Jewish lawyer who coined the word "genocide" and devoted his life's work to preventing its occurrence.
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Genocide & Mass Violence
Totally Unofficial: Raphael Lemkin and the Genocide Convention: A Series of Three Lessons
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights
This unit leads students through a deep exploration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, from the history of its creation to its legacy in today’s global community.
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