[hr-education-na] Canadian teachers flag scarce resources on human rights: survey

Thu, 09 May 2013 07:17:59 +0000

WINNIPEG, May 8, 2013 – Teachers across the country have identified a pressing need for more human rights tools and resources – especially when teaching younger children, according to a national survey by the Canadian Teachers’

[hr-education-na] HREA Advocacy Institute 2013, Cambridge, MA, August 6-9

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:43:31 +0000

Dear Colleagues, Act now! Early-bird registration ends on May 15th!

[hr-education-na] Comment on National Social Studies Standards

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:56:54 +0000

Dear colleagues, The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) recently invited its membership to review a draft of the national "The College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies Standards" that it

[hr-education-na] Call for Papers 'Place, (Dis)Place and Citizenship' (Michigan, March 20-22, 2014)

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:24:18 +0000

Call for Papers "Place, (Dis)Place and Citizenship"Eleventh Annual Conference in Citizenship Studies Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan, USA

[hr-education] Re: Target sector of new phase of the WPHRE

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:32:09 +0000

Dear friends and colleagues, I agree with Abraham and Paul about the importance of maintaining a focus on incorporating HRE within universities and training institutions that prepare students for work in education, law, social work and other

[hr-education-na] 'Supporting Teachers in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States' (Washington DC, February 12, 2013)

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 16:47:13 +0000

Hello, I am pleased to share with you an upcoming event hosted by the Center for Universal Education at Brookings entitled "Supporting Teachers in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States" on Tuesday, February from 2:00pm-3:30pm.

[hr-education-na] Conversation on the OSCE Guidelines for Human Rights Education (New York, January 28, 2013)

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 15:59:35 +0000

Please join us for a conversation on the OSCE Guidelines for Human Rights Education: Guiding Principles for Effective Practice Monday, January 28th, 4:15-6:15pmTeachers College, Russell 306525 West 120th Street, New

Thank you from all of us!

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:18:09 +0000

HREA / Education and training in support of human rights
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<h1>[hr-education-na] Webcast of 'A Path to Dignity' - December 12, 13:15-14:30 New York time</h1>
<p>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 23:16:01 +0000</p>
Dear Colleagues,
The documentary film A Path to Dignity will be screened at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Wednesday, December 12 as part of the Human Rights Day 2012 celebrations. A Path to Dignity: The Power of
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<h1>[hr-education-na] Announcing Human Rights Educators USA</h1>
<p>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:55:44 +0000</p>
Dear Colleagues,
Today, International Human Rights Day, Human Rights Educators USA (HRE USA), a newly established network, is officially open for membership. Inspired by the 2011 UN Declaration on Human Rights Education and Training, which
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<h1>[hr-education-na] Seeking Youth Ages 16 - 35 for Summer Human Rights Programs</h1>
<p>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 07:36:26 +0000</p>
Dear Colleagues,
I hope this finds you and yours doing well. I wanted to share some human rights learning and activism opportunities with you and with your networks: Global Youth Connect's Summer 2013 human rights programs in the
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<h1>[hr-education-na] Call for US Educators - Film Field Test</h1>
<p>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:34:10 +0000</p>
Dear Colleagues,
Big Picture Instructional Design is searching for middle school, high school, and university level educators to participate in a free field test using films that address issues of human rights. In the spring 2013 term, we will
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<h1>[hr-education-na] New resource: That�s Not Fair! - an animated series for children ages 7-11</h1>
<p>Sat, 24 Nov 2012 16:45:06 +0000</p>
Dear Colleagues,
The Canadian Civil Liberties Education Trust is pleased to present: That’s Not Fair! www.thatsnotfair.ca An animated series of
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<h1>[hr-education-na] 'The Right to Education' e-learning course (November 7-December 18, 2012)</h1>
<p>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:41:56 +0000</p>
Dear Members, HREA and the Right to Education Project will be offering a six-week e-learning course on the right to education from November 7 thru December 18, 2012. Below you will find a short description of the course. There
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<h1>[hr-education-na] Still a few places available in Introduction to Human Rights Education e-learning course</h1>
<p>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:26:05 +0000</p>
Dear Colleagues,There are still a few places available in the Introduction to Human Rights Education e-learning course that just started. This course is intended for educators and trainers working in
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<h1>[hr-education-na] Nuevo curso: Evaluaci�n en Educaci�n Ciudadana / New course: Evaluation on Citizenship Education</h1>
<p>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:21:48 +0000</p>
[***The English version of this announcement follows below the Spanish text, Mod.***]
Se abre la inscripción para el curso en línea "Evaluación de Políticas y Programas de Educación para la
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<h1>[hr-education-na] Petition on Education for All Act</h1>
<p>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:15:44 +0000</p>
Hello, My name is Katy Bullard. I'm a student at Tufts University and I am passionate about human rights, particularly the right to education. Education is, of course, a human right in and of itself, and it supports a multitude of
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<h1>[hr-education-na] UN official calls on teachers to examine prejudices</h1>
<p>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 23:35:14 +0000</p>
By Sue Ann Rybak Chestnut Hill Local, PennsylvaniaApril 4, 2012 Ramu Damodaran, deputy director for Partnerships and Public Engagement in the United Nations Department of Public Information's Outreach
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<h1>[hr-education-na] New TeachUNICEF high school educator's guide on HIV/AIDS</h1>
<p>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:38:17 +0000</p>
TeachUNICEF.org has published a new resource related to HIV and AIDS. This standards-based unit for grades 9-12 focuses on the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV and AIDS.
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<h1>[hr-education-na] Vacancy: National Program Director at World Savvy</h1>
<p>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:12:24 +0000</p>
Dear Colleagues,
There is a job opening that was forwarded to me that I thought would be great for this group.
Job description for National Program Director at World Savvy: <a
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<h1>[hr-education-na] South Florida teachers honored with Holocaust education prize</h1>
<p>Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20:08:08 +0000</p>
Broward, Palm Beach county teachers honored with Holocaust education prizeMarch 15, 2012By Marc Freeman, Sun Sentinel Four South Florida teachers, recognized as community leaders in Holocaust, genocide and
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<h1>[hr-education-na] Slavery by Another Name</h1>
<p>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:12:09 +0000</p>
Dear Colleagues,An important documentary entitled Slavery by Another Name, produced by Twin Cities Public Television (tpt), that recently aired on PBS and is narrated by actor Laurence Fishburne.Slavery by Another Name is based
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<h1>[hr-education-na] 2012 Exploring Humanitarian Law Summer Institute (Washington, DC, June 25-28, 2012)</h1>
<p>Sat, 10 Mar 2012 13:41:43 +0000</p>
Apply Now! 2012 Exploring Humanitarian Law Summer Institute - June 25 -28, 2012
Dear Educator,
The American Red Cross would like to invite you to apply for this year’s <a
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<h1>[hr-education-na] Richard & Ann Pozen Visiting Professor in Human Rights - University of Chicago</h1>
<p>Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:47:22 +0000</p>
University of Chicago Richard & Ann Pozen Visiting Professor in Human Rights 2013-14 and 2014-15 Applications and nominations are open The Human Rights Program of the University of Chicago seeks
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<h1>[hr-education-na] Program of Advanced Studies on Human Rights (Washington DC, May 28-June 15, 2012)</h1>
<p>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:56:38 +0000</p>
Spend an intensive three-weeks studying human rights and humanitarian law from world-renowned faculty members in Washington, DC.
Program of Advanced Studies on Human Rights May 28-June 15, 2012 2012 Courses
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<h1>[hr-education-na] Call for Applications - 8th Annual UNESCO Chair International Leadership Forum (Storss, August 3-12, 2012)</h1>
<p>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:29:27 +0000</p>
International Leadership Forum Announcement - Call for Applications 2012The UNESCO Chair & Institute of Comparative Human Rights at the University of Connecticut invites applications for the eighth annual International
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<h1>[hr-education-na] Volunteers needed for Human Rights Education Training Video Project (Atlanta, GA)</h1>
<p>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:51:27 +0000</p>
The Fourth R: Human Rights Education is an Atlanta-based not-for-profit that uses education as a
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<h1>[hr-education-na] 'Development and Human Rights' e-learning course (February 15-March 27, 2012)</h1>
<p>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:39:43 +0000</p>
Dear List Members, HREA and the UN-mandated University for Peace Human Rights Center will be offering a six-week e-learning course on international development and human rights from February 15 thru March 27, 2012. Below you will find a
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<h1>[hr-education-na] 'The Right to Education' e-learning course (February 15-March 27, 2012)</h1>
<p>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:35:57 +0000</p>
Dear List Members, HREA and the Right to Education Project will be offering a six-week e-learning course on the right to education from February 15 thru March 27, 2012. Below you will find a short description of the course. There are still
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<h1>[hr-education-na] Human Rights Major at University of Connecticut</h1>
<p>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:14:27 +0000</p>
The new major builds on the University's extensive human rights programMansfield Storss PatchFebruary 7, 2012 This article was originally published on the UConn Today Web site on February 6, 2012. By:
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<h1>[hr-education-na] Peacebuilding and Economic Development Study Abroad in Ecuador (May 15-June 7, 2012)</h1>
<p>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:57:46 +0000</p>
Peacebuilding and Economic Development Study Abroad in Ecuador May 15-June 7, 2012 Quito, Ecuador *Application deadline extended to February 15, 2012* The University of Georgia Center for the Study of
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<h1>[hr-education-na] 7th Annual United Nations Conference on Teaching Peace and Human Rights (Philadelphia, March 29-30, 2012)</h1>
<p>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:26:48 +0000</p>
7th Annual United Nations Conference on Teaching Peace and Human Rights Special Focus: Teaching Peace March 29 & March 30, 2012 This conference will bring together teachers, administrators,
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<h1>[hr-education-na] Under 2006 state law, civil or human rights is part of every history course in every grade in Mississippi</h1>
<p>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:19:43 +0000</p>
The RepublicTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS First Posted: January 15, 2012 TUPELO, Miss. — In Mississippi, civil rights education is a year-round lesson — not something that shows up just the holiday to celebrate Martin Luther
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<h1>Support human rights education!</h1>
<p>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:37:40 +0000</p>
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[hr-education-na] Southern Methodist University offers human rights major

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 06:01:43 +0000

Contact Denise Gee dgee@smu.edu or 214-768-7658 Sept. 19, 2011 SMU HUMAN RIGHTS MAJOR IS FIRST IN SOUTH, FIFTH IN U.S. DALLAS (SMU) — SMU is the first university in the South, only the

[hr-education-na] Crimes of War Project Events and updates

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:03:59 +0000

This Week's Top Story: U.S. Went to 'Dark Side' On Torture Read online at:

[hr-education-na] Special Issue of Societies Without Borders: Human Rights Education, Service-Learning, and Civic Engagement

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 23:33:56 +0000

Dear Colleagues: My co-editors (David Brunsma and Keri Iyall Smith) and I are pleased to announce the arrival of the latest issue of Societies Without Borders: Human Rights and the Social Sciences (SWB)--a double-blind, peer-reviewed

[hr-education-na] UNA of Greater Boston seeks an Education Programs Coordinator

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:54:01 +0000

Education Program Coordinator The United Nations Association of Greater Boston seeks an Education Programs Coordinator to lead the continued development and growth of our Model UN education programs. The Education Programs

[hr-education-na] New Training Manual Helps Organizations Apply a Human Rights Approach

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 12:49:42 +0000

First Edition of Discover Human Rights Training Manual Helps Organizations Apply Human Rights Approach The Advocates for Human Rights has released its first edition of Discover Human Rights: A Human Rights

[hr-education-na] SAVE THE DATE: CRC Campaign General Meeting (Washington, DC, September 20, 2011)

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:37:05 +0000

SAVE THE DATE: Please join us! The Campaign for US Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) will hold its general campaign meeting this

[hr-education-na] TODAY Live Webcast - Libya and the Responsibility to Protect

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:22:42 +0000

Dear List Members, Greetings from Washington, D.C. I wanted to send a brief reminder that we are hosting an event "Libya and the Responsibility to Protect," this afternoon, June 16. The Brookings-LSE Project on Internal

[hr-education-na] June 22: Understanding UN Peacekeeping

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:32:37 +0000

UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA UNA-USA Nationwide Conference Call Understanding UN Peacekeeping: A Conversation with Michel Bonnardeaux, Public Affairs Officer in the United Nations

[hr-education-na] Global Call for Human Rights Films

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:52:40 +0000

Global Call for Human Rights Films Our community project, UNSPOKEN, has created the possibility that we will continually provide diverse and rich human rights films at our October UNSPOKEN Human Rights Film Festival and

HREA - The Global Human Rights Education Network