In this study, work into about human rights done in last 50 years is analyzed. The study consists of three parts. In the first part, international meetings and decisions made regarding education on the subject of human rights are analyzed. Second, the subject of human rights education itself is analyzed in terms of formal and informal education curriculums in the world and in Turkey. Last, proposals for teacher training programs are discussed with regard to teacher-training faculties.

Keywords: Human rights education, democracy, teacher training, formal education, informal education