Defending human rights
Make the World Keep its Word
2008 is an historic year. 60 years ago, United Nations member countries signed up to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the basic principle being that all human beings are free and equal in dignity and rights. But today, basic human rights are increasingly being abused around the world.
The Co-operative Bank and Amnesty International have joined forces to mark the 60th Anniversary of the UDHR with a campaign to raise awareness and call for action on human rights issues.
Get involved with this year's Customers Who Care campaign:
Everybody – stand up for your rights!
The Co-operative Bank has supported ‘Everybody’, a fantastic new film from Amnesty International, which uses animation and live action to bring our human rights to life. Be one of the first to see it.
We Are All Born Free – book offer
Amnesty International has brought together internationally renowned illustrators to celebrate each of the 30 articles of the UDHR with a beautifully illustrated collection. To celebrate this year’s campaign partnership, bank customers are being offered a discounted price for the book of £10.00 plus p&p (RRP £12.99). Read about the book or take advantage of the offer by calling 0845 458 9911 quoting Co-op08.
Make the World Keep its Word – take the pledge
This year we’re asking individuals, not just governments, to sign up to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and ’Make the World Keep its Word’on human rights. To back our campaign and show your support for the UDHR,
take the pledge.
Free Education Pack for schools
The Co-operative Bank has supported an education pack from Amnesty International, which is being made available to schools across the UK. The DVD pack ‘Human Rights are our Rights’ comes complete with lesson plans and information for use in the classroom. A Welsh language pack, containing a play script instead of a DVD is also available. Find out more.
'My Rights' Passport
Together with Amnesty International, we've produced a passport explaining the rights set out in the UDHR to which we are all entitled – including the right to life, liberty, security, freedom of opinion and expression. Email cwc@co-operative.coop or call 0800 0286 286, with your name and address and we’ll send you a free copy of the passport..
Find out more about why the bank is campaigning or our campaign partners.
