Human rights and human rights education in Asia - suggestion for human rights education for students in Vietnam
Published: July 21, 2026
Abstract
Human rights are universal according to official declarations within the framework of the United Nations. However, these issues become complex and different as countries have their own views. Eastern countries share many common views while protecting themselves against Western ideology on human rights. A number of countries have their own practice that is of good reference value in human rights education and can be referenced for a similar issue in Vietnam.
Keywords
educationhuman rightsstudentsAsialaw
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