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A study of human rights and social justice, written for year 9 and 10 students at level 5 of the social studies curriculum. Chapters focus on: a discussion about the basic freedoms that should be available to all people including, a general overview of human rights through the ages and a historical case study; systems of power that deny people their rights and justice including, evil empires and tyrants, child labour, poverty, war, lack of water and corporal punishment; human rights in New Zealand; and finally the role played by human rights heroes, social action plans, current issues and agencies. Includes activities. Suggested level: junior secondary