Dr. Abraham Magenzo is one of Latin America’s leading scholars in human rights education. He earned his Licentiate in Education from the University of Chile, a master’s degree in Education and History from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and a doctorate in Education from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Throughout his distinguished career, he has served as Director of the Interdisciplinary Program for Educational Research (PIIE), a member of Chile’s Center for Training, Experimental and Pedagogical Research, a professor and researcher at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, and a member of the Curriculum and Evaluation Unit in Chile’s Ministry of Education.
We are proud to launch the Kirby Edmonds Fellowship Campaign, one of our most important fundraisers of the year. Centered around the theme “Amplifying Youth Voices for Justice and Education,” this campaign reflects our belief that young leaders don’t just represent the future of human rights advocacy; they are already leading it today.
Your donation will go directly toward funding the training and mentorship of Edmonds Fellows for Summer 2027.
OUR MISSION 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.
We’re proud to introduce Devira Sari, one of our 2026 Kirby Edmonds Fellows! Devira Sari is a Master’s student in Human Rights Studies at Columbia University whose work bridges grassroots advocacy and global policy across Indonesia, Japan, and the United States, with a focus on business and human rights, Indigenous rights, climate justice, and education.
We’re excited to spotlight Caitlyn Krueger, one of this year’s Edmonds Fellows! Caitlyn Krueger is a Master’s student in International Education Development at Teachers College, Columbia University, focusing on human rights, peacebuilding, and the use of storytelling to elevate educator and learner voices.
Join Zinn Education Project on Tuesday, August 11, at 7:00 pm ET/ 4:00 pm PT for a 50-minute informational session for educators interested in forming a Teaching for Black Lives study group in their school, district, or statewide.
HRE USA Upholds Black Lives
HRE USA and the UCCHRE Unite to Condemn the murder of George Floyd and Uphold Black Lives.
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