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Our nation’s 250th anniversary challenges us to imagine and build a more inclusive and resilient democracy for the next generation and beyond.

The new Learning for Justice Anthology examines the foundations and future of democracy in the United States and education’s crucial role in building a more inclusive multiracial society that expands opportunities for civic and political participation.

This first volume of the new Learning for Justice Anthology examines the foundations and future of democracy in the United States and education’s crucial role in building a more inclusive multiracial society that expands opportunities for civic and political participation. This volume offers articles to frame the conversation, an introductory civics and democracy course and additional resources for learning and teaching.

Access the full Learning for Justice Anthology

HRE USA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action.

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is pleased to open applications for the 2026 editions of its United Nations Young Leaders Training Programme, a 4-week online course introducing youth worldwide to the work and values of the United Nations.

The programme combines self-paced modules with expert-led webinars and e-workshops. Participants engage with UN officials and practitioners as they explore the UN system, multilateral conferences, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These sessions offer a clear and practical introduction to how international organizations operate. Across four weeks, participants develop skills in communication, negotiation, leadership, and global citizenship. Training in UN career development, Model United Nations (MUN), and conference diplomacy supports young leaders in navigating academic and professional pathways within international affairs. 

Each edition admits a maximum of 30 participants. Limited scholarships are available. 

Programme Dates 

➤ January Edition: 12 January – 6 February 2026 
➤ April Edition: 13 April – 8 May 2026 
➤ June Edition: 8 June – 3 July 2026 
➤ August Edition: 27 July – 21 August 2026 

Corresponding registration links are available under Programme Dates on the programme webpage. 

For information about content, tuition, requirements, or scholarships, contact multilateralism@unitar.org. 

>> Apply or learn more at the official programme website

HRE USA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action.

This month, UHRI is proud to release 30 Rights in Motion, a video series based on the concept and craft of Michele Bury to bring the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to life. Check it out, and share it to help the light of the Declaration burn stronger in these darkening times. We are excited to be sharing it at the upcoming Virtual Human RIghts Summit and to work with youth to create their own actions for human rights! (more information below)

Special thank you to Michele Bury and Malcolm Wright for creating this special project together.

HRE USA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action.

Human Rights Education Library 

This month we’re featuring our HRE Library and highlighting Refugee Rights and Women & Girls. 

Our online human rights education library is a curated, resource-rich collection of HRE materials for K-12 educators.

Our library includes curriculum, lesson plans, documents, manuals, articles, books, and more.  Whether you are seasoned veteran or just getting started, you can be sure to find something useful and relevant to enhance your HRE learning and practice.

>> See all HRE Library Resources

Refugee Rights 
Article 14 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR, 1948) states, “Everyone has the right to seek and to enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution.” A refugee is a person who has left his or her country due to a well-founded fear of persecution because of race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or social group. When crisis such as natural disasters and armed conflicts force thousands of people flee their home countries, their numbers can overwhelm host countries, even with help from agencies like the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, the Red Cross and Red Crescent, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

• HUMAN RIGHTS LENS  
• LESSON  PLANS
• TAKE ACTION
• BOOKS
• FILMS
• OTHER RESOURCES

Women & Girls 
Although the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR, 1948) states that “Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as … sex,” the majority of the world’s women, never experience equal dignity or full realization of their human rights. Traditional gender roles present a major obstacle to women’s human rights. The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women(CEDAW, Women’s Convention, 1979) prohibits such discrimination against women and obligates governments to take affirmative steps to advance the equality of women. The Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women (1993) recognizes the right of women to be free from violence and obligates governments to take steps to eliminate violence against women. 

• HUMAN RIGHTS LENS  
• LESSON  PLANS
• TAKE ACTION
• BOOKS
• FILMS
• OTHER RESOURCES

HRE USA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action.

Learn about the UPR: What it is, how it works, and what you can do to engage in the process of shaping human rights in the United States!

This series of webinars and resources around engaging with the Universal Periodic Review of Human Rights (URP) has been coordinated by the a coalition of HRE USA Regional Representatives.

Moving from theory to transformation to assist, support, and collaborate to bring collective, local actions to the United States’ 2026 Universal Periodic Review of Human Rights, this series includes video recordings of our sessions and accompanying learning materials and references.

Monthly series started Thursday, January 29, 2026 and will run through April.

All HRE USA members are encouraged to attend! Webinars are open to the public (so bring a friend!)

Upcoming sessions:

• Session 3: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 • 3pm (PT) / 6pm (ET) 
• Session 4: Tuesday March 24, 2026 • 3pm (PT) / 6pm (ET)
• Session 5: Monday, April 6, 2026 • 3pm (PT) / 6pm (ET)

>> RSVP
>> Engaging with the UPR recordings of sessions 1 & 2 and resources page

HRE USA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action.

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HRE USA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action.

March 6–7, 2026

The Center for Civic Education and the Civic Education Research Lab (CERL) invite you to join leaders from across the nation for a pivotal gathering at the intersection of research, practice, and policy. The We the People: National Symposium on Civic Education Research will take place in Washington, D.C. on March 6-7, 2026.

Together we will:

• Examine and amplify new outcomes from civic education innovation and research programs
• Discuss the implications of this research on policy and practice
• Explore how high-quality, evidence-based civic education strengthens schools and communities

 The event will be publicly livestreamed and a recording available afterwards on the webpage.

HRE USA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action.

Saturday, March 14, 2026
12:00PM – 3:00PM ET /  9:00AM – 12:00PM PT
ONLINE ZOOM EVENT

The annual Native Knowledge 360° Teach-In, hosted by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in collaboration with Teaching for Change, is an opportunity for educators around the world to access classroom resources from NMAI’s online education portal Native Knowledge 360°, the Zinn Education Project, and more. The teach-in features a keynote and nine workshops with relevant and resource-rich experiences to support effective use of American Indian-focused classroom lessons and resources from Teaching for Change and NMAI.

Learn More & Sign Up

HRE USA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action.

The SDA Bocconi School of Management is inviting applications for the Executive Master in Management of International Organizations (EMMIO), a specialized executive programme designed for executives.The programme focuses on strengthening leadership and managerial capacity in a context where international organizations face increasing geopolitical pressures, financial constraints, and complex stakeholder environments.

Participants develop skills in leadership, negotiation, stakeholder management, institutional strategy, risk management, financial management in multilateral settings, public–private partnerships, impact investing, resource mobilization, and digital transformation.EMMIO is structured for working professionals and requires only 25 days on campus in Milan, divided into two intensive terms, combined with distance learning between modules.

Each year, the programme selects a cohort of 25 mid- to senior-level professionals with at least five years of experience, creating a globally diverse learning environment focused on the governance and management of international institutions.

Explore

HRE USA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action.