Peaceful Planet Human Rights Education helps people understand human rights, dignity, systems and community participation. Our work combines education, practical capability-building and community-based research to help people better understand and influence the conditions that affect their lives.

After World War 2, in 1948, world leaders agreed a Declaration whose purpose was to prevent war and point the way to peace, wellbeing and happiness for all of the world’s people. This was not a new project. It had perhaps started with the Declaration by Cyrus the Great of Persia in 523 BCE when he freed the slaves and allowed people to follow their own religion, and the steps toward the Universal Declaration on Human Rights can be traced through the next two thousand years.

Peaceful Planet provides education that empowers, enhances and activates individuals and communities to implement their human rights. Recognition of the dignity and value of every human being is the foundation of human rights. This website explores the elements of human dignity and the temptations that can lead to its violation. It also provides education designed to develop practical capability and help rebuild human systems, relationships and wellbeing. We can be made to feel broken and powerless by the bad deeds or neglect of others, but we can shape our lives by gaining and applying knowledge and certain principles of life.

The same principles apply at every level of society. Individuals and families need knowledge, dignity, capability and supportive relationships. Communities need participation, trust and effective local systems. Institutions and governments need informed decision-making, accountability and respect for the people they serve. Peaceful Planet seeks to develop practical educational tools and approaches that can be adapted to these different scales, helping people and organisations better understand their circumstances, strengthen their capabilities and contribute constructively to the wellbeing of others.

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Origins
Discover how Peaceful Planet grew from human rights education into a wider exploration of dignity, capability and participation.                                                 Learn More → Origins

What We Do
Explore our programmes, projects and practical approaches for individuals, communities and institutions.                                                                                         Explore Our Work → What We Do

Dignity & Rights
Human rights and dignity resources for children, young people and adults.                                                                                                                                                         View Resources → Dignity & Rights