INTERNAL (For AI members only) AI Index: POL 32/02/97 Distr: SC/GR/PG ----------------------------- Amnesty International International Secretariat 1 Easton Street London WC1X 8DJ United Kingdom To: All Sections From: International Development Program Date: May 1997 Human Rights Education Bibliography - Volume V Summary This fifth volume of the Human Rights Education Bibliography is being circulated to facilitate the exchange of information related to Human Rights Education. Please note that it contains new information which is additional to the information contained in previous volumes of the HRE Bibliography - POL 32/01/92, 32/05/93, 32/03/95 and 32/01/96. It includes details of both Amnesty International and non-Amnesty International publications, and the information needed to obtain them from their producers. This list is not exhaustive: we are aware that there is other printed material that we have not come across and which sections feel ought to be included. We ask that any such materials be sent to the Human Rights Education Team at the IS so that they may be included in the next volume of the Bibliography. We also welcome comments on how to improve the content and layout of this document. Distribution This is an external document which can be freely reproduced and distributed. Recommended Actions Please ensure that HRE coordinators receive this document. We encourage you to distribute copies as widely as possible to other individuals and organizations working in the field of human rights education. Please keep this document together with the four previous volumes of the HRE Bibliography - POL 32/01/92, POL 32/05/93 POL 32/03/95 and POL 32/01/96 CONTENTS HOW TO USE THIS BIBLIOGRAPHY ..................................................................................... 2 ENGLISH PUBLICATIONS Background and Theory ................................................................................................................... 4 Teaching and Training Materials ...................................................................................................... 9 SPANISH PUBLICATIONS Background and Theory ................................................................................................................. 16 Teaching and Training Materials .................................................................................................... 16 OTHER LANGUAGES Arabic ............................................................................................................................................. 18 Czech .............................................................................................................................................. 19 French............................................................................................................................................. 20 German ........................................................................................................................................... 21 Khmer ............................................................................................................................................. 22 Nepalese ......................................................................................................................................... 22 Russian ........................................................................................................................................... 23 ENGLISH PUBLICATIONS Background and Theory Title: Tailor-made Textbooks: A Practical Guide for the Authors of Textbooks for Primary Schools in Developing Countries. Author: Chatry-Komarek, Marie Place of publication: Oxford (UK) Language: ENG FRE Publisher: CODE Europe ISBN no.: 0952865106 Year of Publication: 1996 No of pages: 225 p. CONTENT: English translation of ‘Des manuels scolaires sur mesures’, providing a comprehensive guide to the production of textbooks for primary schools. The process is outlined from preliminary research, through text, layout and artwork, the practical aspects of production, and evaluation of the completed work. The book is well supported by methodological information, such as the analysis of target groups, and by bibliographies. Copies from: Code Europe, The Jam Factory, 27 Park End St, Oxford OX1 1HU, UK. Title: Directory of Human Rights Institutes in Member States of the Council of Europe Author: Human Rights Information Centre Place of publication: Strasbourg (France) Language: ENG Publisher: Council of Europe ISBN no.: Year of Publication: 1994 No of pages: 47 p. CONTENT: Directory of over thirty of the major human rights institutions in the Council of Europe. Information includes: address, phone, contact names, aims, and a detailed list of activities and concerns. Appendices include information on the work of the Council of Europe's Human Rights Information Centre. Copies from: Human Rights Education Centre, Council of Europe, F-67075 Strasbourg Cedex, France. Title: Resources for Human Rights Educators: A Survey of the Resources Available on the Internet Author: Human Rights Internet Place of publication: Ottawa (USA) Language: ENG Publisher: Human Rights Internet ISBN no.: Year of Publication: 1996 No of pages: 88 p. CONTENT: A survey of human rights education material available on the internet. An extensive range of websites, directories, conference sites and newsgroups are listed here by organisation, subject matter (law, refugees, women etc), and by region (Africa, Asia, Americas Europe and the Middle East). Includes practical information on using the internet. Copies from: Human Rights Internet, 8 York St, Suit 302, Ottawa, Ont K1N 5S6, Canada. 2 Title: Resources on Civic Education for Democracy: International Perspectives: Yearbook no. 1 Author: Patrick, John J. ed. ; Pinhey, Laura A. ed Place of publication: Bloomington (USA) Language: ENG Publisher: ERIC Clearinghouse for Social Studies ISBN no.: Year of Publication: 1996 No of pages: 152 p. CONTENT: This volume covers a variety of information sources useful to teachers of civic education and human rights. Introduced with an essay by the editor on the use of the ideas of democracy in education, the book then presents extensive bibliographical information, a series of discussion papers on civics issues (including mediation in schools, and regional case studies), and an international directory of civics leaders and programmes. Copies from: ERIC Clearinghouse for International Civic Education, Indiana University, 2805 E.Tenth St, Suite 120, Bloomington, Indiana 47408-2698, USA. Title: African Directory: Human Rights Organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa Author: Human Rights Internet Place of publication: Ottawa (Canada) Language: ENG Publisher: Human Rights Internet ; Netherlands Inst ISBN no.: Year of Publication: 1996 No of pages: 276 p. CONTENT: A volume providing information on around 750 organisations, from 53 African countries. Each organisation entry gives address, detailed explanatory section (covering history, areas of interest/aims and current projects) and other factual information, such as membership numbers, publications/library resources, officers etc. Includes a wide variety of organisations including those concerned with the rights of women, workers, children, HRE, the disabled, those giving advice or services, and religious organisations. Copies from: Human Rights Internet, 8 York St, Suit 302, Ottawa, Ont K1N 5S6, Canada. Title: HRE Resource Book Author: Elbers, F; Tibbitts, F. eds. Place of publication: The Hague (Netherlands) Language: ENG Publisher: Netherlands Helsinki Committee ISBN no.: Year of Publication: 1997 No of pages: 82 p. CONTENT: A world wide directory of HRE resources, covering HRE organisations and networks, Newsletters, Internet sites, Training opportunities, funders, audio-visual material and bibliograpies. Also includes a bibliography, and information and workshop notes from the Netherlands Helsinki Committee 1995 HRE seminar. Copies from: Netherlands Helsinki Committee, PO Box 30920, 2500 GX The Hague, Netherlands. Title: Evaluation in the Human Rights Education Field : Getting Started. 3 Author: Tibbitts, F. Place of publication: The Hague (Netherlands) Language: Publisher: Netherlands Helsinki Committee ISBN no.: Year of Publication: 1997 No of pages: 21 p. CONTENT: Produced as a result of the Netherlands Helsinki Commitee 1995 seminar on the future of HRE. Gives a straightforward introduction to evaluating an HRE project, answering common questions and outlining methods for interviewing participants, and testing workshops and materials. Includes a bibliography. Copies from: Netherlands Helsinki Committee, PO Box 30920, 2500 GX The Hague, Netherlands. Title: Idea Gaining Ground Author: Nkake, Lucie-Mami Noor Place of publication: Geneva (Switzerland) Language: ENG FRE Publisher: UNESCO International Bureau of ISBN no.: Education Year of Publication: 1996 No of pages: 47 p. CONTENT: Brochure produced by the 44th session of the International Conference on Education (Geneva 1994) intended for teachers, students and human rights educators. The brochure summarises in accessible format the major issues discussed by the conference. These include the development of human rights education over the past seventy years, new philosophies in education, cultural perspectives, and the practical application of these discussions. Copies from: International Bureau of Education, PO Box 199, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland. Title: Teacher Education and Human Rights Author: Osler, Audrey ; Starkey, Hugh Place