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HRE USA

A network dedicated to building a culture of human rights

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.

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Episode 72 with Jack L. Nelson is available on Human Rights Education Now!

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Jack L. Nelson is a veteran educator and scholar whose career spans public schools and higher education in the United States and abroad. In 2001, Jack received the National Council for the Social Studies’ National Academic Freedom Award. He began teaching in Denver, Colorado, and later worked with migrant worker children in Riverside, California. Jack earned his B.A. from the University of Denver, his M.A. from California State University, Los Angeles, and his Ed.D. from the University of Southern California.

Apply now: Global Youth Summit for Change 2026 

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Applications are now open for the Global Youth Summit for Change (GYSC), a 4-day leadership and dialogue programme co-hosted in partnership with the Youth Center for Dialogue and Peace (YCDP). The Summit will take place in person in Geneva, Switzerland, home to one of the world’s leading hubs for international diplomacy.

The 2025-2026 TAAS Module 7: Intersectional Democracy: Gender and Disability Rights

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This module examines how systemic inequalities related to gender and disability affect access to and participation in democracy. Participants will explore barriers that limit civic engagement and learn strategies to center marginalized voices. The module emphasizes inclusive civic education that empowers all individuals to engage meaningfully in democratic life.
Monday, February 9th, 7 pm ET

We are grateful for the generous support of our members, individual donors, and The Puffin Foundation Ltd
The core values of HRE USA and its partner organizations include transparency and critical thinking skills. We believe that human rights--and human rights education--belong to everyone, and that the full realization of human rights means that access to human rights education materials must never be conditioned upon the subscription to any particular religious faith, ideology, political affiliation, or membership in any particular organization and that any organizational connections should be openly acknowledged.