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Advocate for the Rights of Married Women

Elizabeth Packard was a social reformer whose experiences in a mental hospital began her quest for protective legislation for the insane and improved married women's rights. She wrote numerous books and lobbied legislatures literally from coast to coast, advocating more stringent commitment laws, protections for the rights of asylum patients, and laws to give married women equal rights in matters of child custody, property and earnings.

Marriage and Family
Elizabeth Parsons Ware was born on December 28, 1816 in Ware, Massachusetts. At the insistence of her parents, she married minister Theophilus Packard on May 21, 1839. Like many other women of her era, Elizabeth settled into domestic life as a wife and mother in the decades before the Civil War. The couple had six children and led a fairly peaceful life in Kankakee County, Illinois.

But Theophilus Packard was a strict Calvinist minister who held very conservative views about religion. Though she was a religious woman, after many years of marriage Elizabeth found herself at odds with her husband's teachings. She began to question her husband's religious beliefs, going so far as to express her own opinions to Reverend Packard's parishioners in church.

On one occasion, Elizabeth announced in the middle of a service that she was going across the street to worship with the Methodists, whose beliefs were much closer to her own. This 'defiance' led Reverend Packard to question his wife's sanity. In 1860, he arranged for Dr. J.W. Brown - masquerading as a sewing machine salesman - to speak with her.

During their conversation, Elizabeth complained of her husband's domination and his accusations to others that she was insane. Dr. Brown reported this to Theophilus and he decided to have Elizabeth committed to the Illinois State Hospital for the Insane at Jacksonville, Illinois. She learned of his decision on June 18, 1860, when the county sheriff forcibly removed her from her home and put her on a train to Jacksonville.

Involuntary Commitment
All of this was perfectly legal. When Illinois opened its first hospital for the mentally ill in 1851, the state legislature passed a law that required a public hearing before a person could be committed against his or her will. There was one exception, however: a husband could have his wife committed without either a public hearing or her consent.

The superintendent of the state hospital, Dr. Andrew McFarland, was an intelligent and charming man who at first took a liking to Elizabeth. But when she refused to pretend that she agreed with her husband or to change her religious views as the doctor suggested, he turned against her and had her transferred to the 8th Ward for the violent and hopelessly insane.

Elizabeth Packard spent the next three years at the Jacksonville State Hospital, where she was regularly questioned by her doctors but refused to agree that she was insane or to change her religious views. She managed maintain her sanity while she was there, taking it upon herself to clean the filthy rooms in the 8th ward. To maintain her health, she stuck to a regular routine of physical exercise and good hygiene.

Elizabeth gradually won over most of the staff at the hospital and was even given a set of keys because of the duties she assumed there. She wrote constantly, telling the story of the injustice she was suffering, and collected written testimony from other patients detailing their experiences. Her notes would become the basis for the books she would later write.

When her oldest son turned 21 in 1863, he had legal authority to remove her from the asylum, and convinced his father to agree. But Elizabeth resisted leaving, because she was finishing her book, and was afraid her husband would try to lock her up somewhere else. She was right to worry.

She came home to a dirty and disorganized house, her daughter having been forced to take over the housework and child care at the age of 11. But Elizabeth's "moral insanity" had not abated in Theophilus' eyes. He had placed locks on everything, so that Elizabeth could not even get food or clean linen without his permission.

Soon he locked her in the nursery, nailing the windows shut and preventing anyone from seeing her. There she remained for a month and a half - in a room without a fire and without warm clothing. In the meantime he was also trying to have her transferred to another institution. Elizabeth was finally able to throw a letter out the window to a neighbor, and a writ of habeus corpus was issued on her behalf.

Judge Charles Starr ordered Reverend Packard to bring Elizabeth to his chambers on January 12, 1864. Packard produced Elizabeth and a written statement explaining that she "was discharged from [the Illinois State] Asylum without being cured and is incurably insane... [and] the undersigned has allowed her all the liberty compatible with her welfare and safety." Unimpressed, the judge scheduled a jury trial in Kankakee, Illinois.

Packard v. Packard
The trial of Packard v. Packard began on January 13, 1864. Theophilus Packard claimed that his wife was insane and that he was therefore entitled to confine her at home. His lawyers produced witnesses from his family and church who testified that Elizabeth had argued with her husband and had attempted to leave the church, evidence in their eyes that she was insane.

Dr. J.W. Brown, who had surreptitiously interviewed Elizabeth testified that she had described her husband as wishing that "the despotism of man may prevail over the wife," but it was during their discussion of religion that he "had not the slightest difficulty in concluding that she was hopelessly insane."

Elizabeth Packard, Dr. Brown said, "found fault that Mr. Packard would not discuss their points of difference in religion in an open manly way instead of going around and denouncing her as crazy to her friends and to the church. She had a great aversion to being called insane. Before I got through the conversation she exhibited a great dislike to me."

Abijah Dole, the husband of Reverend Packard's sister Sybil, testified that he knew Elizabeth had become disoriented because she told him that she no longer wished to live with Reverend Packard. Dole also testified that Elizabeth had requested a letter terminating her membership in her husband's church. "Was that an indication of insanity?" Elizabeth's lawyer, John Orr, inquired. Dole replied: "She would not leave the church unless she was insane."

Sybil Dole also testified against Elizabeth, stating, "She accused Dr. Packard... of depriving her of her rights of conscience - that he would not allow her to think for herself on religious questions because they differed on these topics." Finally, a certificate from the Illinois State Hospital was read, which stated that she was discharged because she could not be cured. Reverend Packard's lawyers rested their case.

Elizabeth Packard's lawyers, Stephen Moore and John Orr, responded by calling witnesses from the neighborhood that knew the Packards but were not members of Theophilus' church. These witnesses testified they never saw Elizabeth exhibit any signs of insanity, while discussing religion or otherwise.

Sarah Haslett then testified about her friend's in-home confinement and described the sealed window, "fastened with nails on the inside and two screws passing through the lower part of the upper sash and the upper part of the lower sash from the outside."

The final witness was Dr. Duncanson, who was both a physician and a theologian. Dr. Duncanson had interviewed Elizabeth Packard and he testified that he had conversed with Mrs. Packard for three hours, and while he was not necessarily in agreement with all her religious beliefs... "I do not call people insane because they differ with me. I pronounce her a sane woman and wish we had a nation of such women."

On January 18, 1864 the jury reached its verdict in seven minutes. "We, the undersigned, Jurors in the case of Mrs. Elizabeth P.W. Packard, alleged to be insane, having heard the evidence... are satisfied that [she] is sane." Judge Charles Starr ordered "that Mrs. Elizabeth P.W. Packard be relieved of all restraints incompatible with her condition as a sane woman."

Elizabeth returned home to find that Reverend Packard had sold their house in Illinois and left for Massachusetts with her money, notes, wardrobe and their young children. His actions were perfectly legal under Illinois and Massachusetts law; Elizabeth Packard had no legal recourse by which to recover her children and property.

Asylum Reform
Though they never divorced, Elizabeth Packard never returned to her husband, but the underlying social principles which had led to her confinement still existed. Packard devoted the rest of her life to social reform, using her experiences to expose the poor state of mental health care. She traveled around the country, calling for legislative changes that gave mental patients more rights.

Despite strong opposition from the psychiatric community, she campaigned to pass laws in Illinois that required a jury trial to prove insanity. Packard's laws were passed in state after state, laws that had a lasting impact on the commitment and care of the mentally ill in the United States. During her lifetime, many states revised their laws.

Packard founded the Anti-Insane Asylum Society and published several books, including Marital Power Exemplified, or Three Years Imprisonment for Religious Belief (1864), Great Disclosure of Spiritual Wickedness in High Places (1865), The Mystic Key or the Asylum Secret Unlocked (1866) and The Prisoners' Hidden Life, Or Insane Asylums Unveiled (1868). Through her book sales she became financially independent.

From The Prisoners' Hidden Life:

The great evil of our present Insane Asylum System lies in the fact that insanity is there treated as a crime, instead of a misfortune, which is indeed a gross act of injustice.

Packard also used the press to great effect. The Illinois State Register wrote about her book Marital Power Exemplified on the front page:

The book is designed to inform the public of the power husbands may assume under the law over their wives. Mrs. Packard designs to bring the subject matter of complaint before the general assembly to the end that relief may be provided other unfortunates who are suffering under similar persecution.

Due to her efforts and the influence of her books, 34 bills were passed in various state legislatures, including a law passed by the Illinois legislature in 1869 which required a jury trial before a person could be committed to an asylum. She also influenced the formation of The National Society for the Protection of the Insane and the Prevention of Insanity in 1880.

Married Women's Rights
Elizabeth Packard then turned her efforts to the emancipation of married women. Under the law of Coverture, upon marriage, a woman's legal rights were subsumed by those of her husband. Coverture was enshrined in the common law of England and the United States throughout most of the 19th century. Judges and lawyers referred to the overall principle as coverture.

Under this law, a married woman was not recognized as having legal rights and obligations distinct from those of her husband in most respects. Instead, through marriage a woman's existence was incorporated into that of her husband, so that she had very few recognized individual rights of her own. Husband and wife were one person as far as the law was concerned, and that person was the husband.

A married woman could not own property, sign legal documents or enter into a contract, obtain an education against her husband's wishes, or keep a salary for herself. If a wife was permitted to work, under the laws of coverture she was required to relinquish her wages to her husband. This persisted until the mid-to-late 19th century, when married women's property acts began to be passed.

Elizabeth Packard wrote, lectured and lobbied on these issues and was instrumental in passing a married women's property law in Illinois. This was a personal fight: the right of a married woman to retain custody of her children and her property. After nine years, she finally won custody of her now teenaged children. In the summer of 1869, Elizabeth gathered together and celebrated at the house she had bought in Chicago with earnings from her books.

After her children were grown, Packard went back to lobbying for people locked up in mental wards. She got a bill passed in Iowa, then in New York. Connecticut followed. Maine was a tougher nut to crack, and so she switched tactics. She decided to go to the federal level and went to Washington, DC.

First, she won over First Lady Julia Grant, then President Grant, and worked on a federal bill with feminist lawyer Belva Lockwood, the first woman to argue before the Supreme Court. The bill was passed.

Traveling by railroad, Packard spent the following fifteen years organizing in 25 other states. She was able to use her influence to change the laws changed in many of those states, with a greater emphasis on rights of the "insane" as the years went by.

Elizabeth Packard died July 25, 1897, at age 80.

Packard's life demonstrates how dissonant streams of American society led to conflict between the freethinking Packard, her Calvinist husband, her asylum doctor, and America's fledgling psychiatric profession. It is this conflict - along with her personal battle to transcend the stigma of insanity and regain custody of her children - that makes Elizabeth Packard's story worthy of being told.

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We choose this quote because he said that if you are a human you must have human rights but, for example if you are in Afganistan you aren't treated as a human, because goverment don't care about your human rights.

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I did this drawing because human rights are for all and women and men need to have the same rights.

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Human rights are basic rights that belong to all of us simply because we are human, and they are important because protect all people.

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I select this book in scholastic platform because it recognize woman who fight for gender equality, Visit Scholastic platform here 

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https://slz01.scholasticlearningzone.com/resources/dp-int/dist/#/student-dashboard

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Organization:Nationa United.
We like this organization because  they try to help all the countries and there are many examples but the most populars are because skin color, gender, or the way you are.
https://www.un.org/es/our-work/protect-human-rights

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https://www.un.org/es/our-work/protect-human-right
https://www.un.org/es/about-us/history-of-the-un
https://www.un.org/es/
https://youtu.be/wy9j-9sntxg
https://youtu.be/ERKhP7Q60s

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Human rights are things that nobody can take from you.

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the video is about that you have to work hard because if not we can not live well

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Everyone Has the Right: Eleanor Roosevelt and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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With this drawing our team tried to represent the balance shown in the world and it is hold by a hand.

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The  human rights are something that protect the human only because they exist.
Examples: the right to have a house , to have a family , to have a education.etc.

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Every child matters. If we fail our children, we are bound to fail our present, our future, faith, cultures, and civilisations as well.

Kailash Satyarthi

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We chose this image because the person is saying that you have to take the first step, and he is right because without that step the discrimination will never end

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We chose this drawing because it talks about different types of discrimination, but there is nothing wrong with it, because they want to be themselves, everybody is beautiful.

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Our drawing represents human rights, balance, equity and responsibilities.

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We chose this quote because it shows you that we don’t have to hate any person only because they are different.
Everybody is woderful no matter skin color, religion, size, economical status, weight, etc.

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https://youtu.be/d_f1zH0OlRw
We selected this video because some people don't want to be with other people, they even say things that other people don't like and it makes them feel uncomfortable, maybe because of the color of their skin, their hair, their height, but we are one and the same.

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📚Strictly No Elephants - Read Aloud Book for Kids- Inclusion- Acceptance - Bedtime Stories Audiobook

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the drawing represents how everyone has to be treated with rights

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Human rights are very important because they can protect you when you are in a difficult situation, like when your parents don't want to send you to school or you don't have a name.

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We choose that quote because it explains us that if you have something that is really special for you, you dont have to discriminate the creations of others.

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The humans rigths allow you to go to school, eat, have a house, ect.

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This drawing represents
democracy
freedom
skin color
and the woman's pay

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We did this drawing because we want to show the logo of UN Woman and support this organization and make it much known

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We like this quote because it explains that all are equal and we have the right to take decisions for the future and never give up.

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I chose this caracter because she  protect little girls to not get married at a young age.

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*https://padlet.com/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rd.com%2Flist%2Fthe-best-quotes-of-martin-luther-king-jr%2F
*https://youtu.be/3J8LlcWEusI
*https://padlet.com/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.twinkl.com.mx%2Fblog%2Fwho-is-martin-luther-king
*http://blackyouthproject.com/

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I choose this organization, because it protects little girls from young marriage.

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More than 650 million women alive today already suffer the direct consequences of child marriage.

Globally, the rates of child marriage are slowly declining but progress isn't happening fast enough.

If pre-pandemic trends continue, 150 million more girls will be married by 2030 [2]. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this may increase by a further 13 million girls [3].

Child marriage violates girls' rights to health, education and opportunity.

Child marriage is any formal marriage or informal union where one or both parties are under 18 years of age. It is rooted in gender inequality.

Girls who formally marry or cohabit as if married before the age of 18 are more likely to have early pregnancies, experience dangerous complications in pregnancy and childbirth, acquire HIV, and experience domestic violence. Ending child marriage will improve the health of millions of girls, and their children. Find out more on our Health learning page.

When a girl gets married she is often expected to drop out of school to look after the home, children and extended family. For the same reasons - and sometimes because of official school or national policies - it is difficult for married girls, pregnant girls and young mothers to return to school. Find out more on our Education learning page.

When they marry as children, girls miss out on developing the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to make informed decisions, negotiate, access paid employment and live independent lives. With little access to education and economic opportunities, girls and their families are more likely to live in poverty. Find out more on our Economic Justice learning page (coming soon).

Systems that undervalue the contribution and participation of girls and women limit their own possibilities for growth, stability and transformation.

Child marriage directly hinders the achievement of at least six of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Find out more on our SDG and Gender learning pages (coming soon).

Ending child marriage and guaranteeing girls' rights means a fairer, more secure and prosperous future for us all.

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Child marriage is a global issue. It is fuelled by gender inequality, poverty, social norms and insecurity, and has devastating consequences all over the world. Here, you can discover more about the extent and impacts of child marriage and the progress we've made towards ending it.

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We liked Martin Luther King because he fought for civil rights in racial differences, because all races are important both at school and anywhere.

https://www.rd.com/list/the-best-quotes-of-martin-luther-king-jr/

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50 Powerful Martin Luther King, Jr., Quotes That Stand the Test of Time

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These Martin Luther King, Jr. quotes will make you stop and think-and might just restore your faith in humanity.

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We do another draw that represents the equality between woman and man rights.

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We choose this video because it's important to accept people for who they are, this video is about racism and you shouldn't stay quiet, SHOUT OUT!

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We did this drawing that represents every human must have rights.

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The human rights are important because they protect your laws ,if we dont have  human rights the World can be uncontrolled and the world can be dangerous.🌍

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We created this drawing because it represent a mouth that is yelling to the audience that we are the voice of those who are no longer here.
Made by Mafer Morales

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Mahatma Gandhi is important to us because he was one of the bravest guy who fights for India and against violence.

https://youtu.be/wy9J-qSNtxg

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This  boy was murder, and long years after a black community create black lives matter

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On the evening of February 26, 2012, Martin left his father’s house on foot on a trip to the store, wearing a hooded sweatshirt. On his way back, Martin was spotted by George Zimmerman, a partly white and partly Latino neighborhood watch captain sitting in his SUV, who called 911 to report a “suspicious person” in the neighborhood. Although instructed by the 911 operator to stay in his car, Zimmerman, who was armed with a handgun, approached Martin instead. After a brief confrontation, Zimmerman fatally shot the unarmed teenager in the chest.

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https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/in-the-words-of/2022/08/in-the-words-of-mahbouba-seraj-we-are-the-hope-we-are-the-power-keeping-afghanistan-together

We choose that story because it was interesting that Mahbouba Seraj want democracy in Afghanistan 🇦🇫 and does all she can to recover democracy in Afghanistan 🇦🇫

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Human rights are things that give us the chance to receive our basic neecesities.

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Martin Luther King was a civil rights activist that was born on January 15th 1929 in Atlanta in the USA. he fought for equal of human rights

https://www.twinkl.com.mx/blog/who-is-martin-luther-king

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Are your kids looking for facts about Martin Luther King?

Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister who led the African-American civil rights movement. He headed up marches in favour of fair laws for all people, whatever their race. Martin Luther King was also famous for his speeches.

Read on to discover more facts for kids and activities about Martin Luther King and Martin Luther King Day, perfect for your child's home learning.

What are some facts about Martin Luther King for kids?

There are so many interesting facts about Martin Luther King and his life for kids to discover.

Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15th 1929 in Atlanta in the USA.

His father was a pastor and his mother a teacher.

As a child, Martin Luther King Jr. became friends with a local white boy whose father owned lands near his home. When the boys started school they went to different schools because of segregation laws.

The boy's father disapproved of his son's friendship with Martin Luther King Jr. because he was African-American. Martin Luther King Jr. was bewildered as to why his skin colour made him different.

What is segregation?

For African-Americans living in the USA, life was very difficult. African-Americans and white people were segregated in various public areas such as public transport, parks, restaurants and public toilets.

Up until the 1960s, some states in the USA didn't allow African-Americans to vote in elections. In addition, in some states, African-American children had to go to different schools from white children. These schools were often inadequately funded and equipped.

What is the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

In 1955, Rosa Parks, an African-American woman, refused to leave her seat on a bus to a white man.

As a result, she was arrested for breaking segregation laws.

Martin Luther King Jr. called on African- Americans to protest by not travelling on buses in that area.

The boycott lasted for 385 days which resulted, among other things, in Martin Luther King Jr.'s house being bombed. This inflamed the situation as supporters of Martin Luther King Jr. then wanted to retaliate with violence.

Martin Luther King Jr., however, wanted to resolve the situation in a peaceful manner and stressed the importance of white and black people working together instead.

In 1956, a United States court ruling ended racial segregation on public buses.

'I Have a Dream'

Martin Luther King Jr. went on to organise other non-violent demonstrations to protest against the treatment of African-Americans.

In 1963, he led a huge march to the US capital city, Washington DC.

250,000 people travelled to the Lincoln Memorial. Abraham Lincoln was the president who abolished slavery in America.

In front of the enormous crowd, Martin Luther King made his famous 'I Have a Dream' speech. The speech was 17 minutes long. The phrase 'I have a dream' wasn't in fact included in the draft. Martin Luther King Jr. added it as he addressed the crowds.

Amazingly, there wasn't a single arrest and the American President, John F. Kennedy, was very impressed.

Shortly after, the White House invited the leaders of the march to discuss civil rights.

Rules in America slowly began to change. In July 1964, the US government brought the Civil Rights Act into law to ensure equal rights for all US citizens and to give everybody the vote.

What is Martin Luther King Day?

In October 1964, Martin Luther King Jr. became the youngest person at the time to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end racial prejudice in the United States.

He was only 39 years old when he was assassinated on 4th April 1968. An incredible 300, 000 people turned up to his funeral.

In 1983, US President Ronald Reagan declared that the third Monday in January each year would be a holiday to remember Martin Luther King's achievements and the ideas of living in a world which was fair for everyone, regardless of the colour of their skin. This day is now celebrated as Martin Luther King Day. You can head over to this section to find lots of fun Martin Luther King Day activities for kids.

What blogs are there for my child to learn about Black History?

Our blogs page has lots of of ideas and activities to help kids learn facts about Martin Luther King and Black History in general. Here's a small selection of activities about Martin Luther King:

1. This blog explains everything your child needs to know about Black History Month.

2. Your child can learn about some facts about famous figures from Black History in this blog.

3. If your child is interested in sports, there's all they need to know about famous Black sportsmen and women here.

4. If your child wants some Martin Luther King-themed activities to celebrate Martin Luther King Day, take a look at this category.

What videos are there for my child to learn about Martin Luther King Jr.?

Videos are a great way to get kids learning about a topic. Here are two videos about the civil rights movement:

1. It all started when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man on the bus. Here, your 5 to 11-year-old can watch a dramatisation of this formidable woman's life:

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2. In this video, a woman talks about her father taking her to Washington in 1963 to hear a man talk. This video is aimed at children aged seven and over:

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What activities are there for my child to learn facts about Martin Luther King?

If your child wants to find out more facts about Martin Luther King, they'll discover a wide range of interesting activities on our Parents Hub, where there are great ideas for home learning.

1. In this hotspots activity your child will discover key facts about Martin Luther King Jr. All they'll have to do is click on the hotspots to uncover key facts about Martin Luther King Jr.

2. Reading comprehensions are a useful way of seeing how your child's reading skills are developing. This thorough reading comprehension activity about Martin Luther King Jr. is aimed at your 10 and 11-year-old. It's got three levels of difficulty to match your child's reading skills.

If you need a little help on how to best support your child with their reading comprehension skills, this video will give you a few pointers:

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3. Your younger child can discover all about Martin Luther King Jr. too with this eye-catching fact file.

This video explains how to make the most out of this fact file at home:

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4. This Hands Together wreath activity is perfect for celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and diversity in general. All your child has to do is cut out hands with different skin tones and stick them in a circle.

5. This Martin Luther King Jr. Art Pack is a great activity for acknowledging the role Martin Luther King Jr. played in the civil rights movement. You can use it as an art project where you give your child a different piece of card every day in order to build their work of art.

6. These Civil Rights Movement Fact Cards include 11 cards with important facts about the history of the civil rights movement. Each card shows a different person or event that was significant during the Civil Rights Movement including Ruby Bridges, Martin Luther King Jr., Thurgood Marshall, Rosa Parks, and Mohandas Gandhi. You can ask your child to pick a card at random, read it and give you three facts they have retained.

7. This Black Lives Matter Protests Daily News Story is here to help you answer questions your child in year 5 or 6 may have about the protests that happened around the world in summer 2020. The news story explains what the Black Lives Matter movement is, as well as how the protests began after the death of George Floyd.
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We hope you find the information on our website and resources useful. As far as possible, the contents of this resource are reflective of current professional research. However, please be aware that every child is different and information can quickly become out of date. The information given here is intended for general guidance purposes only and may not apply to your specific situation.

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Martin Luther King Jr was a civil rights activist, famous for his speeches. Find out more facts about Martin Luther King for kids in this blog.

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Book: I Have The Right be a child
We choose this book because it explains all the childen’s rights.
This history can change a kid poor.
https://youtu.be/ERKhP7bQ6Os

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We choose this book because it talks about race and that we have to respect people.

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Human rights are important because without them  we can't do many activityes like going to school, going to the doctor or many other things.

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Human rights are rules to live good and not have conflicts.

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https://www.google.com/url?

https://www.un.org>global-issues

https://www.unwoman.org/

https://youtu.be/KDPriYA3E4I

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This history talks about the importance to not discriminate only because of religion.

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The Book All are Welcome we chose these book because the book it says that all peaple is welcome in the world and this book says that if you have a disability or you have a other tone of skin you are welcomein the world.

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All Are Welcome – 🏫 Read aloud kids book about diversity and going to school!

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We choose this organization because they help black community to have their rights because nobody like’s to be discriminated

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Our Priorities for 2024

Protecting Our Right to Vote

States have introduced hundreds of measures to restrict the right to vote. Our democracy must meet these challenges by adopting reforms that promote safe and accessible elections.

Quality Care for Black Americans

Over 10 million people have lost their Medicaid health coverage, with communities of color bearing the brunt of the impact. The federal government has the power to provide incentives and urge these state leaders to take the actions necessary to pause unwinding, and create an automated renewal process.

Fighting for Good Jobs

The NAACP is proud to continue standing in solidarity with our fellow advocates in the labor movement. As we continuously engage in conversations with corporations and Congressional members, one thing is clear - enacting a living, minimum wage nationwide is imperative.

Putting Black America First

The future of our democracy lies in America's forgotten corners. That's why the NAACP is working hard to recruit 300K volunteers across the country ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
- Derrick Johnson, President and CEO, NAACP

Driving Quality of Life through Data

NAACP and Brookings have partnered on The Black Progress Index, a new analysis of the places where Black people are thriving most, as measured through their life expectancy. In the spirit of W.E.B. Du Bois, we're working to provide insight into the local civic actions that can improve life expectancy outcomes.

WE NEED YOU IN THE FIGHT

Each and every NAACP member makes a difference to the complex, ongoing work of advancing racial equity. We have driven the hardest-fought wins for civil rights and social justice - with you by our side, we can accelerate the next milestones for Black Americans.

Join this multigenerational network of activists dismantling structural racism by using your power to take action on the most pressing issues of our time.
Join NAACP today

Years the NAACP has spent fighting against racism and discrimination in communities across the country

We tackle today's toughest challenges

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NAACP is leading the fight for justice

Ensure that Black America continues to thrive
This year will be pivotal. When it comes to civil rights and social justice, we have the unique ability to secure more wins than anyone else. The issues that affect our community will make or break how we continue to thrive in this country. Together, let's amplify the voice of Black America to make sure solutions to our most pressing issues are equitable.

NAACP in your community One NAACP

We are advocates united in the fight to end racial inequality.

Our Priorities for 2024

Protecting Our Right to Vote

States have introduced hundreds of measures to restrict the right to vote. Our democracy must meet these challenges by adopting reforms that promote safe and accessible elections.

Quality Care for Black Americans

Over 10 million people have lost their Medicaid health coverage, with communities of color bearing the brunt of the impact. The federal government has the power to provide incentives and urge these state leaders to take the actions necessary to pause unwinding, and create an automated renewal process.

Fighting for Good Jobs

The NAACP is proud to continue standing in solidarity with our fellow advocates in the labor movement. As we continuously engage in conversations with corporations and Congressional members, one thing is clear - enacting a living, minimum wage nationwide is imperative.

Protecting Our Right to Vote

States have introduced hundreds of measures to restrict the right to vote. Our democracy must meet these challenges by adopting reforms that promote safe and accessible elections.

Quality Care for Black Americans

Over 10 million people have lost their Medicaid health coverage, with communities of color bearing the brunt of the impact. The federal government has the power to provide incentives and urge these state leaders to take the actions necessary to pause unwinding, and create an automated renewal process.

Fighting for Good Jobs

The NAACP is proud to continue standing in solidarity with our fellow advocates in the labor movement. As we continuously engage in conversations with corporations and Congressional members, one thing is clear - enacting a living, minimum wage nationwide is imperative.

Putting Black America First

The future of our democracy lies in America's forgotten corners. That's why the NAACP is working hard to recruit 300K volunteers across the country ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
- Derrick Johnson, President and CEO, NAACP

Driving Quality of Life through Data

NAACP and Brookings have partnered on The Black Progress Index, a new analysis of the places where Black people are thriving most, as measured through their life expectancy. In the spirit of W.E.B. Du Bois, we're working to provide insight into the local civic actions that can improve life expectancy outcomes.

WE NEED YOU IN THE FIGHT

Each and every NAACP member makes a difference to the complex, ongoing work of advancing racial equity. We have driven the hardest-fought wins for civil rights and social justice - with you by our side, we can accelerate the next milestones for Black Americans.

Join this multigenerational network of activists dismantling structural racism by using your power to take action on the most pressing issues of our time.
Join NAACP today

Years the NAACP has spent fighting against racism and discrimination in communities across the country

We tackle today's toughest challenges

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30% likelihood of a Black person to be stopped without just cause than a white person

65% of Black adults have felt targeted because of their race

675k calls made by NAACP volunteers to Black voters in 2020

10 battleground states reached during 2020 election year

10X more income made by White families than Black families

80% higher mortgage denial rate for Blacks applicants than white applicants

32% of Black students lived in poverty in 2018

45% of Black students attended high-poverty schools in fall 2017

34% of COVID-19 deaths were among non-Hispanic Black people

3x Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes

68% of Black Americans live or have lived within 30 miles of a coal-fired power plant over the past several decades

60% of Black Americans live in communities with uncontrolled toxic waste sites

300k young people have participated in the NAACP ACT-SO Achievement Program

40+ years producing top Black talent through ACT-SO

NAACP in your community One NAACP

We are advocates united in the fight to end racial inequality.

All In For Democracy

The NAACP has the largest and most comprehensive civic engagement program for Black voters. We've been organizing and activating thousands of supporters and volunteers. With Super Tuesday behind us, we're all in to protect democracy - but we need your support. Join the fight now - donate today!

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NAACP builds Black political power to end structural racism. Let's put end to race-based discrimination together: become a member, advocate, or donate today.

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Nelson Mandela was born in July 18, 1918 and he stay in yail 27 years, he died in December 5, 2013 when he become 95 years old.

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This story that we chose because it is for children and teach you how to be responsible.

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A short story on Responsibility for Kids / Play and Learn / Moral Values Stories

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Is an Indian social activist know for his fight against child slavery he was born in Vidisha Madhya Pradesh India in 1954 from a very young age he showed great interest in children’s rights and began working in organizations that figth against labor exploitacion and poverty.

https://marcelmelhem.com.ar/liderazgo/historia-y-biografia-de-kailash-satyarthi/

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Historia y biografía de Kailash Satyarthi - Marcel Melhem

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Kailash Satyarthi es un activista social indio conocido por su lucha contra la esclavitud infantil y la explotación laboral

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_f1zH0OlRw
https://youtu..be/wlnTIFhpP6Q
https://critusa.org/?
https://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/c/chaves_cesar.htm

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https://www.ohchr.org/es/about-us/where-we-work/un-human-rights-our-organizationhttps://www.ohchr.org/es/about-us/where-we-work/un-human-rights-our-organizatio

We chose this human rights  organization because it fights against discrimination.

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Human rights are important because if we didn't have rights all people could do what they wanted and there would be a chaotic world.

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Humans rights are very important because if we don’t have them, we cound’t study or work so we need them.

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https://news.un.org/es/story/2021/11/1500502.

https://www.acted.org/en/partners/united-nations-entity-for-gender-equality-and-the-empowerment-of-women-un-women/

https://www.unwomen.org/es

https://www.cuerpomente.com/frases/frases-feministas-para-reivindicar-8-marzo_1540

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The Humans Rights are things that we need in life because they give to us the chance to study,to have a house, a family, etc…

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Human rights are important to people because they protect their own decisions.

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Human rights are important because without them we could not study or have a house etc.

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Panfleta team 4*A.                                                         We choose this organization because is a platform that highlights the voices and ideas of Black millennials. 

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Panfleta team 4*A.                                                         We choose this organization because is a platform that highlights the voices and ideas of Black millennials. 

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The Black Youth Project will examine the attitudes, resources, and culture of the young, urban black millennial, exploring how these factors and others influence their decision-making, norms, and behavior in critical domains such as sex, health, and politics. Arguably more than any other subgroup of Americans, African American youth reflect the challenges of inclusion and empowerment in the post-civil rights period. At the core of this project will be an exploration of what young black Americans think about the political, cultural, and sexual choices and challenges confronting them and their peer group. We are especially interested in understanding what new factors help to shape or contribute to the social and political attitudes and behaviors of African American youth.

KNOWLEDGE

We are committed to producing research about the ideas, attitudes, decision making, and lived experiences of black youth, especially as it relates to their political and civic engagement.

VOICE

Unlike any other organization, we amplify the perspectives of young black people daily without censorship or control. We have built a space on the Internet where black youth can speak for themselves about the issues that concern them.

ACTION

Informed with culturally-specific knowledge, we will work to mobilize black youth and their allies to make positive change and build the world within which they want to live.

The Black Youth Project is a platform that highlights the voices and ideas of Black millennials. Through knowledge, voice, and action, we work to empower and uplift the lived experiences of young Black Americans today
The Black Youth Project is the preeminent research body for survey and respondent data concerning Black Americans ages 18-30. We also feature high quality and engaging content which highlights the diversity of this generation. We work closely with our activist organization, BYP 100, to bring light to efforts to better our communities through direct engagement.

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The Black Youth Project will examine the attitudes, resources, and culture of the young, urban black millennial, exploring how these factors and others influence their decision-making, norms, and behavior in critical domains such as sex, health, and politics. Arguably more than any other subgroup of Americans, African American youth reflect the challenges of inclusion and empowerment in the post-civil rights period.

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Milena is a 28-year-old woman who, after being mistreated in the past, started working at un women to help women like her who suffered mistreatment

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Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world.

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the humans rights are rules that help the community to have more security an a better world

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women are independent and fight for them. It's time to fight. We call on world leaders to change their strategies.
https://unfoundation.org/blog/post/9-inspiring-malala-quotes/

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9 Inspiring Malala Quotes | unfoundation.org

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“Malala [Yousafzai] is a daughter of the United Nations,” declared UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, noting the 18-year-old Nobel Peace Prize winner’s engagement with the UN to make sure children…

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we chose this organization because we would like to know why people are so racist.

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•https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=e0mIFdFY_Nk
•https://malala.org/malalas-story
•https://nwlc.org/
•https://unfoundation.org/blog/post/9-inspiring-malala-quotes/

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The human rights are important because they protect you and help you to have a good healt.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0mIFdFY_Nk
We choose this book because it explains the women's rights for everybody from kids to adults.

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Susan B. Anthony | Women's Suffrage Kids Read Aloud | Ms. Mera

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Human rigths are important for us to have a good, healthy life and to have more security.

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Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for women's rights to education, she fights for women rights because she suffered violence in the past.https://malala.org/malalas-story

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Learn how Malala began her fight for girls — from an education activist in Pakistan to the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate — and how she continues her campaign through Malala Fund.

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The human rights are something that protect the humans only because they exist .
Example: the right to have a house, to have a family, to have a education.etc.

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The human rights are something that protect you, let you be free and make a better world.

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https://www.unwomen.org/                                                          A

We choose UN WOMEN because is an organization that protect womans rights and improve the humanity to a equity world 🌎

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UN Women has been supporting Palestinian women since 1997 to achieve their social, economic, and political rights. We remain present on the ground to provide support and assistance and will do so for as long as it takes.

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UN Women is the global champion for gender equality, working to develop and uphold standards and create an environment in which every woman and girl can exercise her human rights and live up to her full potential. We are trusted partners for advocates and decision-makers from all walks of life, and a leader in the effort to achieve gender equality.

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The human rights are laws that save us and help us to live better.

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I choose National Women’s Law Center because it protects Women rigths and fight to give security to  Women
https://nwlc.org/

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Human rights are the permission they give you to be able to say, think and express yourself as you think.

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The human rights are important because if you don’t have them other people won’t respect you for example your religious, economical status, physical condition, gender, etc.