Contents

Foreword by Joseph Wronka

 

 

Introduction

 

1. Development and History of Human Rights

 

2. Universal Declaration of Human Rights

 

3. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

 

4. International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights

 

5. Diversity Within a Human Rights Perspective

 

6. Human Rights and Children, Persons with Disabilities,
Persons with HIV-AIDS, Gays and Lesbians, Older Persons,
and Victims of Racism

 

7. International Aspects of Human Rights

 

8. Applying Human Rights to the Social Work Profession

 

Conclusion

 

Appendix A: Universal Declaration of Human Rights

 

Appendix B: International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

 

Appendix C: Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

 

Appendix D: Resolution Adopted by the General Assembly

 

Appendix E: Suggested Internet Websites for Further Research

 

Index