Topics: Civil and political rights
Stories
Star Trek and human rights
By Murray Leeder and Alana Conway
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The chaotic story of the right to vote in Canada
By Matthew McRae
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Face the music: Canadian musicians and human rights
By Julia Peristerakis
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Fighting for a vision of a free and democratic Russia
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Making Mandela: Struggle for Freedom
By Matthew McRae
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Four freedoms: The power of objects
By Jeremy Maron
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Stories
Star Trek and human rights
By Murray Leeder and Alana Conway
Star Trek has offered an intelligent, socially conscious approach to science fiction since it debuted in 1966. Current Star Trek series feature complex, nuanced perspectives on important human rights matters such as genocide, migrancy and refugees.







Four freedoms: The power of objects
By Jeremy Maron
In his January 1941 State of the Union address, American President Franklin D. Roosevelt articulated four fundamental freedoms that everyone in the world ought to be able to enjoy – freedom of speech, freedom of belief, freedom from fear and freedom from want.

Resource guides

Resource guides
Technology and surveillance
Learn more about technology and human rights in our resource guide. Discover journalist Megha Rajagopalan’s coverage of state surveillance in China and explore resources about privacy, security and human rights.
