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We the People: National Symposium on Civic Education Research
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.
Native Knowledge 360° Teach-In
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.
HRE USA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action.
Apply now: Executive Master in Management of International Organizations (EMMIO)
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.
HRE USA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action.
Episode 73 with Jane Williams is available on Human Rights Education Now!
Professor Emeritus Jane Williams has built a distinguished career spanning legal practice, government legal service, academia, and civil society activism. She played a pivotal role in securing legislation on the rights of the child in Wales and was instrumental in the campaign for a Welsh Youth Parliament. At Swansea University, she co-founded the Observatory on Human Rights of Children (now the Observatory on Human Rights and Social Justice) and the Children’s Legal Centre Wales. Her scholarship and advocacy focus on devolution, child law, and children’s rights, and she has pioneered pedagogical innovations, including trans-Atlantic Street Law collaborations and human rights–based research with children.
Observatory on Human Rights and Social Justice
In Episode 73 of Human Rights Education Now!, Jane Williams reflects on the roots of her commitment to children’s rights, shaped by witnessing the impact of poverty on children’s lives and by her legal training. She discusses the challenges of advancing children’s rights within the legal profession and the transformative influence of the UK Human Rights Act.
A central focus of the conversation is the development of Wales’ Children’s Parliament and the Children’s and People’s Assembly of Wales, created in the context of devolution and informed by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Jane explains how these initiatives demonstrate the practical integration of children’s participation rights into democratic structures. She also describes the founding of the Observatory on Human Rights and Social Justice and the Children’s Legal Centre Wales, institutions dedicated to research, accountability, policy advocacy, curriculum reform, and embedding children’s rights into formal systems.
The discussion addresses ongoing challenges, including limited implementation of human rights education through” rights-based practice in classrooms, the impact of nationalism on attitudes toward migrant children, and the UK’s incomplete engagement with its colonial history. Drawing inspiration from historical figures such as Eglantyne Jebb and Janusz Korczak, Jane concludes by advocating a bold recommendation: abolishing the minimum voting age so that governments must listen to children as political actors.
Topics discussed:
- Origins of Jane Williams’ work in children’s rights
- Impact of poverty on children’s lives
- Law as a pathway to children’s rights advocacy
- Wales’ devolution and the creation of the Children’s Parliament
- The role of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in Welsh reform
- Integrating children’s rights into institutions and legal practice
- Curriculum reform in Wales and human rights education
- Nationalism, migrant children, and decolonizing legal education
- Historical role models in children’s rights
- Abolishing the minimum voting age as a strategy for advancing children’s rights
Full topic listing available for PDF download HERE.
Listen on our Buzzsprout podcast website HERE.
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Preparing Cities for the 2026 Elections: LPL Democracy Conversation
Join our friends at Local Policy Lab for a Democracy Conversation about preparing for the 2026 elections.
March 6th at 1pm ET (12pm CT, 11am MT, 10am PT)
Is your city ready for the 2026 Election Cycle?
As local governments gear up for this election cycle, building early, practical, cross-department readiness will be essential to ensuring smooth operations, protecting public trust, and supporting election administrators under pressure.
Join this Local Policy Lab Democracy Conversation where experts will share practical strategies to strengthen public confidence, enhance election readiness, and highlight new resources.
Speakers
Tina Barton, Elections Group & Committee for Safe and Secure Elections
Derek Tisler, Brennan Center for Justice
 | The National Civic League is sharing this invitation on behalf of Local Policy Lab as part of our ongoing collaboration and shared commitment to civic health and innovative, participatory approaches to democracy. |
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Become a Member of HRE USA
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.
- Student rate – $25
- Professional rate – $40
- Organizational rate – $75+
>> Learn more and become a member today!
HRE USA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action.
Apply now: UN Young Leaders Online Training Programme 2026
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.Each edition admits a maximum of 30 participants. Limited scholarships are available.
HRE USA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action.
The 2025-2026 TAAS Module 8: Digital Rights and Democracy: Navigating AI, Surveillance, and Privacy
Monday, March 9, 2026, 7 pm ET
This module examines how digital technologies, including AI, surveillance systems, and data collection, impact democratic participation and individual rights. Participants will explore the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging technologies on privacy, freedom of expression, and civic engagement. The module emphasizes strategies for protecting digital rights, promoting transparency, and fostering informed participation in online and offline democratic spaces. Through case studies and interactive discussions, participants will learn how to navigate the digital landscape responsibly while advocating for inclusive, rights-respecting digital governance.
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.
Upcoming Session…
| 2025–26 TAAS Sessions>> 2025-26 TAAS Flyer >> RegisterModule 8: Digital Rights and Democracy: Navigating AI, Surveillance, and Privacy 🗓️ March 9, 2026 7PM-8:30PM ET >> RegisterModule 9: Action Lab: Strategies for Defending Democracy and Human Rights 🗓️ April 13, 2026 7PM-8:30PM ET >> Register>> See all recordings of past 2025-26 sessions |
HRE USA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action.
UHRI: Democracy Dialogue This Week!
Please join us to explore our understanding of democracy through an intergroup dialogue lens. This week’s focus will be on Freedom of Speech
Democracy Dialogues
6 sessions, join anytime!
One Friday a month 8am – 9:30am Pacific Time
Feb 27 Civil Disobedience
March 27 Action and Concluding Dialogue
All are welcome
Donations welcome to support this effort! Please Support Our Work
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