Words into Action: Basic rights and the campaign against world poverty
No. of pages 112
Published: 1995
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"Words into Action: Basic Rights and the Campaign Against World Poverty" by Pat Simmons explores the critical relationship between human rights and the fight against global poverty. The book emphasizes the importance of translating human rights into tangible actions that can uplift marginalized communities. Through compelling case studies and firsthand accounts, Simmons illustrates how grassroots movements and international advocacy can lead to meaningful change. The narrative highlights the need for collaboration across various sectors to create sustainable solutions, advocating for the recognition of basic rights as essential tools in the battle against poverty and inequality worldwide. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 112 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 1995 by Oxfam Publishing .