Online course on Monitoring & Evaluation in the NGO Sector

by hreusaSeptember 4, 2025Leave a comment

HREA is offering an online course “Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning in the NGO Sector“ from October 1 – November 11. There are still spots available!

This course will introduce key M&E concepts, methods and strategies, including theories of change, logical frameworks, measurement and preparation of research findings. Learners will explore participatory methods and the human rights-based approach and develop an initial M&E plan.

The course will be taught by Dr. Felisa Tibbitts who has over 30 years’ experience as an evaluation specialist and done studies for the UNOHCHR, UNDP, UNICEF and the OSCE/ODIHR as well as for civil society organizations such as Amnesty International. She has taught monitoring and evaluation at Columbia University and trained adult learners in development, humanitarian and human rights organizations throughout the world.

For more information, including fees and how to register visit https://www.hrea.org/courses. The enrollment deadline is September 22nd. Queries can be directed to learning@hrea.org.

With best wishes

Teach Truth on Constitution Day: Sign Up and Add Your City to the Map

by hreusaSeptember 4, 2025Leave a comment

Schools that receive federal funding are mandated to teach about the Constitution on Constitution Day (September 17). So, let’s do that. Let’s engage young people in an active study of the Constitution.
Join our campaign to Teach Truth on Constitution Day. We offer free resources to do one or all of the following:Teach honestly about the Constitution. Why it is worded the way it is, how it has been amended, and what it allows/denies to the public. Make sure students know their rights under the Constitution. These include the right to remain silent, the right to read and the choice of what to read, freedom of speech, and equal protection of the law — which applies to everyone, documented or not. Emphasize that rights are not fixed or guaranteed. Rights must be championed and protected by each new generation, in and beyond the Constitution.
Community members can play a critical role in defending the freedom to learn. For example, they can propose that their school district adopt a Freedom to Learn resolution or host a gallery walk on Ten Ways to Rethink the Constitution in a public space.

Sign up to show that you are committed to teach truthfully about the Constitution on Constitution Day and all year long.

Learn More and Sign Up

The 2025-2026 TAAS: Module 1: Defending Democracy through Human Rights Education

by hreusaSeptember 3, 2025September 4, 2025Leave a comment

Saturday, September 13th, 11 am ET
Module 1: Defending Democracy through Human Rights Education

This module explores how HRE can help defend democracy in the face of current global and local challenges. Participants map threats and reflect on civic roles.

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Register here

Human Rights Educators USA’s annual Training as Action Series (TAAS) is a virtual training series focused on bridging personal and collective action on some of the most critical human rights issues of today. TAAS creates an educational space to connect and collaborate with others in human rights education and training. It also gives participants the skills and information needed to take action on rights issues in their communities.

The 2025–2026 Training as Action Series will center on the theme, “Defending Democracy and
Human Rights in a Changing World.” This year’s sessions will explore urgent issues such as misinformation, protest rights, climate justice, and digital surveillance, highlighting how human rights education can equip communities to respond with clarity, courage, and collective action. Those who attend six or more sessions will receive a certificate from HRE USA. 2025-26 TAAS Flyer

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

HREA: Online course Implementing Human Rights Locally

by hreusaSeptember 3, 2025Leave a comment

HREA is offering a new online course Implementing Human Rights at the Local Level from September 10 -October 21. A half hour information session with course instructor Corey Barr will take place on Wednesday, June 25th at 9:30 am EDT. Register here for a Zoom link or to have future access to the recording.

The course is designed to equip municipal leaders, local human rights commissions, CSOs and community advocates with knowledge and tools to implement international human rights law and a human rights-based approach at the local level. Learners will develop an action plan for advancing human rights in their own community.

For more information, including fees and how to register, visit here. Queries can be directed to learning@hrea.org.

The HREA Team

Constitution Day Is Coming, explore materials for your classroom!

by hreusaSeptember 2, 2025September 2, 2025Leave a comment

It’s almost Constitution Day, and the Center for Civic Education has the high-quality instructional materials you need to engage your classroom. Visit our Constitution Day page to get everything from our video series, The Constitution EXPLAINED, to deeper curricula, like our We the People resources, and free lessons for every age.

What Is Constitution Day?

September 17 is recognized in the United States as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. On this day, we commemorate the creation and signing of the supreme law of the land and celebrate the privileges and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship, be it for native-born or naturalized citizens.

Federal law requires that all schools receiving federal funds hold an educational program for their students on September 17 of each year.

The 2025-2026 Training As Action Series (TAAS) is back in September!

by hreusaAugust 29, 2025August 30, 2025Leave a comment

Human Rights Educators USA’s annual Training as Action Series (TAAS) is a virtual training series focused on bridging personal and collective action on some of the most critical human rights issues of today. TAAS creates an educational space to connect and collaborate with others in human rights education and training. It also gives participants the skills and information needed to take action on rights issues in their communities.

The 2025–2026 Training as Action Series will center on the theme, “Defending Democracy and
Human Rights in a Changing World.” This year’s sessions will explore urgent issues such as misinformation, protest rights, climate justice, and digital surveillance, highlighting how human rights education can equip communities to respond with clarity, courage, and collective action. Those who attend six or more sessions will receive a certificate from HRE USA. 2025-26 TAAS Flyer

Saturday, September 13th, 11 am ET
Module 1: Defending Democracy through Human Rights Education

This module explores how HRE can help defend democracy in the face of current global and local challenges. Participants map threats and reflect on civic roles.

Flyer
Register here

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

WANT TO PLAY A BOARD GAME?

by hreusaAugust 28, 2025Leave a comment

Human Rights Educators USA is partnering with the Brainary to bring you an entertaining and highly engaging educational board game called The Human Rights Game©. Built around the foundation of the 30 Articles of the UDHR, and the three pillars of the United Nations Freedom, Equity, and Dignity, The Human Rights Game aims to make a positive difference by teaching children and teens about Their rights, freedoms, and responsibilities.

Zinn Education Project: Teach Labor History

by hreusaAugust 28, 2025Leave a comment

Labor Day is a time to remind ourselves of the importance of solidarity — that progress comes when people recognize that we need each other and act together on that recognition.

One aim of today’s right-wing attacks on history is to stop young people from learning about the rich legacy of workers acting for justice. It’s no surprise that people of wealth and power are threatened by education that explores grassroots efforts to challenge exploitation.

The Zinn Education Project offers free lessons on labor history and campaigns for teachers’ right to teach.

Find examples below of free lessons and other resources about labor history — interracial solidarity, feminism, “organize the unorganized,” environmental justice and health & safety, immigration, workers’ rights — including “This Day in People’s History” stories. Teach Labor History

Poster by Ricardo Levins Morales

SIMA 2026 OPENS ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

by hreusaAugust 28, 2025Leave a comment

The annual Social Impact Media Awards (SIMA Awards) celebrate outstanding achievements in social impact storytelling, honoring the most cutting edge filmmaking from around the world that inspires activism, compassion and social transformation. Each year, projects are selected from over 140 countries, competing for awards, cash prizes, media features, and entry into SIMA’s distribution programs that bring selected works to communities and classrooms worldwide.

Films must be completed between October 2024 and September 2025 to be eligible for entry. Each title is permitted to enter once to SIMA. Titles that have entered in the past are not permitted to enter into the competition in subsequent years. Each entry may be submitted by only one individual or organization. If the film is a co-production, the entrant assumes full responsibility for notifying the other co-production partners of the entry. In the event of multiple entries for the same film, copyright ownership will determine which entry is accepted. The entrant is responsible for securing and clearing all rights.

For more information click here.

There’s still time to support HRE USA!

by hreusaAugust 27, 2025Leave a comment

Donate to Human Rights Educators USA General Fund

Human rights are the basic standards each of us needs to live with dignity, freedom, equality, justice, and peace. Everyone is entitled to these rights, without discrimination.

Human Rights Education (HRE) is a key part of any strategy to achieve long-term social change that ensures that we are all able to enjoy our human rights equally and without discrimination. HRE promotes values, beliefs, and attitudes that encourage all individuals to uphold their own rights and those of others. It develops an understanding of everyone’s common responsibility to make human rights a reality in each community.

Human Rights Educators USA (HRE USA) is a growing network dedicated to building a culture of human rights by providing an innovative forum for HRE practitioners and supporters to learn, network, and exchange professional expertise and better serve our growing HRE community.

HRE USA operates on a very lean budget and staff. The bulk of the work conducted in our activities and projects is done through the in-kind donation of time and energy given by our dedicated members. Your tax-deductible donation of any size will help us continue to advocate for and further develop programming that supports human rights education across the United States.

HRE USA is a fiscally sponsored project of the Center for Transformative Action, a 501(c)3 organization. Checks should be made out to the Center for Transformative Action and mailed to The Center for Transformative Action, Attn: HRE USA, P.O. Box 760, Ithaca, NY.