Note: American Agitators Film Screening and Reception are moved to a new location:
National Union Building, 4th Floor North
Address: 918 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004
When: Friday December 5th 5:30 pm-8:30 pm
The event is being held at the same time of the NCSS conference.
Please register using the link: American Agitators Screening, Fri, Dec 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM | Eventbrite
There is no fee to attend.
HRE USA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action.
Applications are now open for the UN Dubai Immersion Programme, a 5-day experiential training delivered by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). The programme will take place in person in Dubai. Limited scholarships are available.
The UN Dubai Immersion Programme serves to provide an overview of the United Nations. It will help participants build knowledge of the UN’s work in Humanitarian Action, Emergency Response and international relations, preparing you for effective engagement in these fields with Dubai-based agencies.
At the end of this UN Immersion Programme, participants should be able to:
Explain key components of the United Nations system and its agencies
Familiarize oneself with Dubai as a hub of Humanitarian Action and Innovation
Apply core skills and techniques of common diplomatic practice
Develop critical knowledge for careers in international organizations
Adapt values and principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter.
HRE USA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action.
Deadline for the 2025 UCCHRE Human Rights in Higher Education Award Nominations is Monday, December 1, 2025: Nomination form
The UCCHRE Human Rights in Higher Education Award recognizes an outstanding contribution to human rights education by an individual, organization, initiative, or publication. As the first international award in human rights education, it celebrates human rights teaching, learning, research, and practice. The University and College Consortium for Human Rights Education (UCCHRE) is a global network of higher education community members and works to further human rights education through collaboration.
Learn more and see all past recipients at ucchre.org/awards
Dr. Feliece I. Yeban is a human rights educator, scholar, and advocate whose work spans more than three decades across community organizations, universities, and state institutions in the Philippines. Grounded in the writings of Paolo Freire and Antonio Gramsci, her scholarship centers on decolonial pedagogy, community-based human rights work, and the uplift of Indigenous Filipino knowledge systems. Feliece has taught widely in both the private and public sectors, including work with law enforcement institutions, and has contributed extensively to the development of human rights cultures across Asia.
Episode 68
In this episode of Human Rights Education Now!, hosts Bill Fernekes speak with Feliece Yeban and Ava Kreutziger about the origins of her human rights education work. She reflects on teaching during the 1980s and 1990s, the aftermath of the Marcos dictatorship, and the transformative role of the People Power Revolution. Feliece discusses the influence of Freire and Gramsci, the challenges facing HRE in both private and public institutions, and the ongoing impact of U.S. support for authoritarian practices in the Philippines.
She highlights the importance of understanding both international human rights frameworks and community-rooted approaches, emphasizing that effective HRE requires careful attention to context and audience. Feliece also speaks about confronting discomfort, navigating trauma, and engaging directly with those impacted by rights violations.
Topics discussed:
Full topic listing available for PDF download HERE.
Listen on our Buzzsprout podcast website HERE.
Episode 69
In part two of the conversation, Ava Kreutziger and Bill Fernekes continue their dialogue with Feliece, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches, Indigenous rights, and the ongoing challenge of colonial legacies. Feliece discusses her research with Indigenous Filipino communities and the need to challenge collective amnesia surrounding Indigenous knowledge and histories. She explores how systems produce both victims and violators, reframing human rights as a universal grounding for dignity and humanity.
Feliece also analyzes the current landscape of HRE in Asia, including the effects of polarization and authoritarianism under leaders like Rodrigo Duterte. She speaks about the role of digital misinformation, media accountability, and the need for institutions to embed human rights across all aspects of their work.
Topics discussed:
Full topic listing available for PDF download HERE.
Listen on our Buzzsprout podcast website HERE.
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HRE USA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action.
Monday, December 15
7pm – 8:15pm ET
Mapping Deportations is a new classroom-friendly digital resource that uses maps, data, and timelines to unmask the relationship between race and U.S. immigration enforcement. On December 15, site co-creator and award-winning historian Kelly Lytle Hernandez will introduce the purpose and design of Mapping Deportations, including how the history of anti-immigrant legislation and racism are intertwined.Teachers will meet in small groups to brainstorm ways to integrate the site in curriculum, followed by time to ask Hernandez questions and discuss ideas. Professional development certification provided.
HRE USA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action.
Registration is open for the We the People: National Symposium on Civic Education in Washington, D.C., March 6-7, 2026. This inspiring event will bring together educators, policymakers, researchers, nonprofit leaders, and advocates to examine new outcomes from innovative civic education programs. Join the Center for Civic Education, the Civic Education Research Lab at Georgetown University, and colleagues from across the country. Together, we will amplify our efforts to expand high-quality, evidence-based civic education.Public registration is on a first-come, first-served basis as long as space is available.
HRE USA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action.
From NK360°:
“As educators, we should select books and other materials that feature accurate and tribally specific portrayals of Native people, both past and present. NK360° collaborated with Dr. Debbie Reese (Nambé Pueblo) of American Indians in Children’s Literature to develop a rubric that outlines five criteria groups to consider when selecting additional Native American Literature in Your Classroom.
Projects and crafts that attempt to adapt or copy Native traditions often perpetuate stereotypes and misunderstandings of Native cultures. We discourage adopting “Native” costumes or crafts into your classroom. For more information, please see our Native American Cultures and Clothing: Native American Is Not a Costume guide. Instead, we encourage you to celebrate the vibrancy of Native cultures with some of these resources while you celebrate Thanksgiving and throughout the year.”
Read more and explore relevant resources
HRE USA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action.
Dear HRE USA Community,
Today, November 20th is World Children’s Day and the anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). We are reminded of a powerful truth: every child has the right to learn, grow, and thrive with dignity.
To honor this day, we are thrilled to launch our 2025 End-of-Year Campaign: Human Rights Begin with Education. At HRE USA, we believe that human rights education is the foundation for justice. When young people understand their rights, they are empowered to challenge injustice and help build a more equitable world.
This campaign strengthens a national network of committed learners and educators, carrying forward the principles of the CRC at a moment when human rights education is more vital than ever as we approach our 15th anniversary in 2026.
Here’s how you can make an immediate impact:
Together, we can ensure every child not only knows their rights but has the power to defend them.
Thank you for standing with us.
In solidarity,
Human Rights Educators USA
HRE USA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that accepts all funds on our behalf.
Please make checks out to the Center for Transformative Action, with HRE USA in the memo line.
Checks can be mailed to: CTA, P.O. Box 760, Ithaca, NY 14851
Free Children’s Rights Resources
Order Human Rights Booklets
December 3, 2025
5:00-6:00 pm CT
Zoom
Climate change is a big topic, and is affecting many species in Minnesota. The Boundary Waters is especially vulnerable to climate change as it lies in the Boreal Forest, our northernmost ecosystem, full of iconic Minnesota species such as the moose. In this workshop, we’ll explore a new resource from Friends of the Boundary Waters where students engage in an interactive investigation to understand the relationship between moose and climate change. We’ll spend some time exploring the resource, provide resources for how to implement it in your classroom, and give strategies for how to increase inquiry based investigations in your classroom!
Please sign up to receive a copy of our free online resources here: https://www.friends-bwca.org/outdoor-education/classroom-materials/
This workshop is a part of the Midwest Climate Collaborative’s Educator Community of Practice that showcases relevant topics that offer pathways to teach, talk, and lead on climate change in the Midwest. This speaker is based in the Midwest and the workshop highlights topics of interest identified by Midwest educators, but is open and applicable to many communities!
We understand that some of these workshops do not work for educator’s schedules, so all registrants will receive a recording and additional resources to their e-mail within 1 week of the event. We are striving to make our events more welcoming to all, with specific goals about racial equity and inclusivity. Your answers during registration will help us to know how we are doing.
Emma Singer is the Twin Cities Education Coordinator for Friends of the Boundary Waters. Emma works with the rest of the Education team at Friends to support student trips to the Boundary Waters, classroom visits, and online resources for 6-12 classrooms. Emma has more than 10 years of teaching experience as an outdoor educator, naturalist, and classroom science teacher. She is committed to helping teachers find creative ways to bring authentic scientific inquiry into their classrooms and connect with the outdoors.
HRE USA is a coalition of hundreds of members across the country, and we continue to grow daily. We are academics, activists, parents, educators, students, unions, policy makers, social scientists, software engineers, professors, artists, and non-profit organizations united with a common mission: promoting human dignity, justice, and peace by cultivating an expansive, vibrant base of support for human rights education (HRE) within the United States.
There are two ways to join the HRE USA community: as an individual or as an organization.
>> Learn more and become a member today!
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