Learn what human rights are and figure out how well people in your local community understand this important concept!

An important part of the UN’s work is to encourage world peace. There remain many areas though where violence makes it unsafe to visit. 

Find out why Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions are vital in having a peaceful world

The Scarred Lands videos portray very strongly the human cost of the Vietnam war.

Violence against children takes many forms. Learn more from soccer star and UNICEF Ambassador, David Beckham

What exactly is racial discrimination? How does racism promote inequality, spread hate and unethical perceptions of people? 

Explain why people who live in what is regarded as part of the ‘‘developing world’ may lack hope. What is different about your everyday life and the everyday life of a child living in a third world country? Why does this divide exist and what can be done to minimise this gap in welfare?

We know that war in developing countries heavily impacts governments and politics, but how do children fare when growing up surrounded by violence? How would their day to day lives compare to yours? 

Your challenge is to learn how public health care impacts on the welfare of a community. Compare healthcare in different countries. 

Your challenge is to understand why education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty in undeveloped countries. Why are we so lucky to have an education? What opportunities do you have that you wouldn’t have without an education?

Come up with some solutions for the hungry people of the world. You will address the topic of malnutrition and discover how many of the world’s population lives in hunger. Why is this a global crisis? What are we doing to solve this? What more can be done to reduce this inequality? 

Who were the suffragettes and what did they stand for? What would the world today be like without the feminist movement that took place over 100 years ago? 

Explain what feminism is. What is the real definition of the word behind the #HEforSHE movement that empowers gender equality?

There is an ongoing refugee crisis around the world. Millions of people have been displaced from their homes. Because this is such a big issue around the world it is hard to know what the best ways to help refugees are.

Discover the complex causes and consequences of child poverty, and learn about the organisations committed to eradicating it in New Zealand and around the world. 

What does the hashtag #HeforShe mean? What does it mean to “deconstruct stereotypes?” Take a look at the foundations of this movement and how they are relevant for every member of society.

Your challenge is to figure out and confront why refugees are forced to leave their country. Why did they have to leave in the first place? What could peace and disarmament mean in solving the refugee crisis in Syria? 

Learn about the Human Rights Council - how it was formed, its history and how it works

Learn about the frameworks and laws that exist to protect New Zealand citizens' human rights. Are we doing enough, or is there room for improvement?