Maddy Wegner is an educator and communications specialist with extensive experience in service-learning, youth engagement, communications, and human and child rights education. She has served in multiple roles with the National Youth Leadership Council, including Director of Content and Engagement and Director of Communications. Her work has included developing resources for service-learning practitioners, integrating human and child rights frameworks into educational practice, and creating educational materials inspired by Nobel Peace Prize laureates and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. She also serves on the Executive Committee for Minneapolis’ Child Friendly Cities Initiative and has been recognized for her contributions to service-learning.
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Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration…
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The Human Rights Educators USA (HRE USA) is a collaborative network to learn, teach, organize, advocate, and innovate for human rights education in the United States.
The Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) is now accepting applications to the Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 programs.
The deadline for application is October 15, 2026.
This International Day of Peace, SIMA Academy and MasterPeace Global are joining forces to bring powerful documentary storytelling to communities around the world.
In just 18–24 months, you’ll graduate with a robust portfolio of applied work, a network of global practitioners, and marketable skills like project management, data analysis, and social media strategy.
