Organising institution |
 Soka Gakkai International, Japan
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Delivering institution |
Soka Gakkai International, Japan
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Date of commencement/
establishment |
1993 | |
Name |
Toward a century of humanity : an overview of human rights in today's world | |
Substantive focus |
human rights | |
Target group |
General public | |
In-service training or
pre-service training |
No | |
Content |
The exhibition was mounted as part of Soka Gakkai International's effort to support the United Nations' World Information Campaign for Human Rights. This exhibition is composed of four sections. The first reviews the development of human rights concepts and international legislation. The second and third sections depict the reality of human rights abuses and portray the struggle of individuals and groups confronting these threats. The fourth section explores fundamental solutions to challenges of human rights. | |
Country |
Canada
Germany
Italy
Japan
Netherlands
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Geographical focus |
International | |
HR incorporated in curriculum |
No | |
Methodology used |
Exhibit of photographs and texts. | |
Additional information |
Other implementing institution: Soka Gakkai International - Deutschland; Istituto Buddista Italiano Soka Gakkai; Soka Gakkai Nederland.
Materials used for the exhibition: Die Würde des Menschen ist unantastbar; Exhibition on Human Rights in Today's World : towards a century of humanity; I Diritti Umani : respettarli e farli rispettare; Mensen Rechten Fototentoonstelling : op weg naar een eeuw van menselijkheid (Human Rights Photo Exhibit : towards a century of humanity); SASSO LIBERO : il gioco per diventare esperti di diritti umani; Toward a Century of Humanity : an overview of human rights in today's world/Vers un 21e siècle plus humain : un survol des droits de la personne dans le monde actuel.
The photography exhibition was first held at the United Nations University Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, from 9-16 April 1993. The exhibit was subsequently adapted for other countries.
Soka Gakkai International is a global Buddhist association that is involved in numerous peace, refugee relief and humanitarian aid endeavors as part of its overall activities. | |
Was the program evaluated |
Information not available | |
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