Learn why Colega was created, what others are saying about its educational benefits and its carefully developed materials and resources. Receive an introduction to Colega’s teaching principles, lesson organization and how students will learn about their rights and responsibilities.
The 1948 United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights created after World War II identified thirty specific human rights that apply to everyone, everywhere.
The Colega Manual teaches human rights found in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Colega includes lessons on Equality, Discrimination, Bullying, Marriage and Family, Religion or Belief, Education and Duty to Community.
This manual is provided at no cost by the Geneva Office for Human Rights Education. As a member of the United Nations, your country has agreed to uphold and teach the principles and values found in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Colega materials have been developed to help you educate young people in your community on its principles.
Colega means friend. Our logo represents children and their books, celebrating human rights for all children.
Lessons include songs, activities, questions and discussion and challenges.