22+ ‘Human rights’ Writing Prompts
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Dystopia Within Utopia
Write a story in a society that appears to be a utopia on the surface, but underneath, it controls and…
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The Faulty Future
In a dystopian future ruled by an unforgiving authoritarian regime, a group of insurgent time-travellers must carry out a horrifying…
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Should Juveniles be tried as Adults?
Discuss whether adolescent offenders committing heinous crimes should receive punishment equivalent to adult criminals.
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Amendments in Order
If you could amend or add a human right to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, what would it be…
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The Future of Rights
In your opinion, what might be the next major step or challenge in advancing human rights across the globe?
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History and Human rights
Choose a historical event where human rights were central to the issue, and analyze how your perspective on the event…
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Universal Yet Personal
Identify a human right which you feel is often overlooked or ignored, and discuss why it deserves more attention.
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Understanding Human Rights
What specific human right do you feel most passionate about, and why is it important to you?
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Immigration Opinions
Discuss your stance on immigration policies & rights across the world and where you believe reform is needed.
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Global Impacts of Migration
Write about the global consequences of migration, both positive and negative.
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Children of the Holocaust
Portray the life of a Jewish child living in a concentration camp during World War II.
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Treacherous Journey to Freedom
Write about an enslaved person’s journey to freedom through the Underground Railroad.
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Inside the Suffragettes
Imagine you’re a suffragette at the turn of the 20th century fighting for women’s right to vote.
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Capital Punishment in Modern Societies
Argue for or against the use of the death penalty in the 21st century.
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Love Across the Ages
Imagine a meaningful conversation between lovers from different historical periods about the changing definition of love.
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Unforgivable Acts
Muglles have human rights and Wizards have magical laws. Write about the ethical issues behind Harry Potter Universe’s ‘Unforgivable Curses’.
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Terraformed Dystopia
Imagine a future where Earth has been terraformed for interplanetary tourists, but the original residents are now marginalized and living…
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Democracy’s Demise
Imagine living in a world where democracy has been replaced by an oppressive regime.
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Eyes on the Underground Railroad
Imagine being an operative on the Underground Railroad. Write an account of one harrowing night.
