His contribution to human rights was that in one of his major books, he outlined the different types of governments, arguing that the best kind of government is truly just.
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Patrick (378-493)
He was from Ireland
His contribution to human rights was that he brought Christianity to Ireland
Jean-Henry Dunant (1828-1910)
He was from Switzerland.
His contribution to human rights was that he volunteered to help the wounded, and worked to establish the international committee of the red girls to care for the wounded.
Mohandas Karamchand Gahndi (1869-1948)
He was from India
His contribution to human rights was that he was a political and spiritual leader in India's struggle from independence from Britain.
Raden Ajeng Kartini (1879-1904)
She was born in Java
Her contribution to human rights was to write letters, protesting against the treatment of woman in her country, and calling for equality.
Elanor Roosevelt (1884-1965)
She was from the United States of America
Her contribution to human rights was that she worked to improve the position of working woman, and supported the creations of the United Nations.
