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Youth have a new, interactive tool to facilitate learning about human rights issues affecting Canadians.

The interactive website (www.takingitglobal.org/themes/udhr60), targeting Canadians ages 18 to 35, was developed in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The tool was developed by the Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies, in collaboration with TakingITGlobal and the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights.

"It is our hope that this website will feed the flames of (youth's) knowledge, passion and commitment and they will carry the torch of human rights courageously and help make the world a better place for all people," said Mary Pat Short, president of the association, in a release.

In addition to information about human rights issues and legislative frameworks enforcing human rights, the website includes tips for youth about how to get involved in promoting and protecting human rights. Interactive features can also be accessed on the site including discussion boards, an online art gallery and calls to action.

The association is the national association of Canada's government agencies charged with administering federal, provincial and territorial human rights legislation.