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UNITAR: UN Young Leaders Online Training Programme

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Are you interested in working at, or with, the United Nations? The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is offering new editions of its online training programme for young leaders from all over the world, designed to provide a first-hand experience of the United Nations.

Unfold your potential as a young global leader with this unique training opportunity. Get direct access to UN institutions and staff, build your knowledge about the United Nations, including the UN System, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and conference diplomacy, and entry points to launch a career within the United Nations.

The Young Leaders Online Training Programme is open for registration in four editions:

  • January Edition: 08 January 2024 – 02 February 2024. Apply By: 4 Jan 2024
  • April Edition: 22 April 2024 – 17 May 2024. Apply By: 18 Apr 2024
  • June Edition: 17 June 2024 – 12 July 2024. Apply By: 13 Jun 2024
  • August Edition: 29 July 2024 – 23 August 2024. Apply By: 25 Jul 2024

The four-week course takes place on UNITAR’s e-Learning platform, and includes live webinars and e-workshops with UN experts, as well as virtual guided tours through the UN premises.

This programme is open to university students, high school students, and other aspiring young leaders of similar backgrounds. Junior and mid-career professionals from the public and private sectors are equally welcome to apply.

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University of Minnesota, Human Rights Program: Assistant Director

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The Human Rights Program in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities invites applications for the position of Administrative Associate 2 (Job Code 8208A2). This position has the working title Assistant Director and functions as Program Coordinator. This is a 100%-time, 12-month, one year temporary position, subject to the University’s Civil Service Employment rules. This position may be extended contingent upon availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

With the Director charting the intellectual agenda of the Program, the Assistant Director ensures the implementation and success of programs and activities. The Assistant Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Program, including financial administration, communications, program and event management, and curricular support. The Human Rights program is affiliated with the Institute for Global Studies (IGS) and the West Bank Administrative Hub in the College of Liberal Arts. The Assistant Director contributes to the leadership and operations of IGS in areas of expertise and need. This position offers an opportunity to work with flexibility and allows for a partially remote work arrangement. Salary range is $50-65K, depending on qualifications and experience.

Priority application deadline is December 4, 2023. Apply online via the University of Minnesota Employment System; reference job opening ID 358550. 

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2023 Human Rights in Higher Education Award: Dr. Anja Mihr

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We will recognize the 2023 award recipient, Dr. Anja Mihr, during the virtual UCCHRE/Human Rights USA Human Rights Day Celebration on December 7th from 4-5 ET.

Dr. Anja Mihr, PhD, is a political scientist, consultant, senior lecturer, writer and researcher for International Human Rights Law, Governance, Public Policy, and Transitional Justice/Transitology focusing on Eurasia. She is the Founder and Program Director of the Center on Governance through Human Rights at the Berlin Governance Platform in Berlin, Germany. She has held professorships at OSCE Academy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, at the Willy-Brandt School of Public Policy, Erfurt University, Germany, and the Netherlands Institute of Human Rights (SIM), University of Utrecht, Netherlands.

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City of Houston Launches Youth-Led Podcast “Another Step for Youth” on World Children’s Day

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As the first UNICEF-recognized Child-Friendly City in the United States, Houston is a national leader of children’s rights and continues to spearhead initiatives prioritizing the well-being of its youth. The Mayor’s Office of Education and Youth Engagement, in collaboration with the City of Houston Youth Ambassadors, developed the “Another Step for Youth” to create awareness and discuss efforts in Houston to advance children’s rights.

The podcast episodes highlight the Child Friendly City Initiative goal areas, from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children: safety and inclusion, youth participation, equitable social services, safe living environments and play and leisure. The goals of the podcast include:

  • Highlight the importance of youth voices
  • Empower youth to advocate for themselves and their community
  • Invite youth to join and support organizations that prioritize their rights, such as the Child Friendly Cities Initiative in the City of Houston

The City of Houston Youth Ambassadors selected the topics and rights discussed in each episode, developed the scripts and designed the artwork for the podcast. The youth ambassadors are also the podcast hosts and facilitate intergenerational conversations with child rights leaders from United Against Human Trafficking, Cherish Our Children, Mental Health America of Greater Houston, Alief Votes, Houston Public Library, and the Nature Conservancy.

The production of “Another Step for Youth” wouldn’t have been possible without the steadfast support of the Houston Community Action Council and the dedication of the City of Houston Youth Ambassadors.

We invite you to listen and share the “Another Step for Youth” podcast, episodes available below,  and join Houston in taking another significant step towards a brighter future for its youth. Once you tune in, we would appreciate your feedback! Click here to tell us what you think about the Another Step for Youth Podcast! Please find a list of the released podcast links below and enjoy!

Episode 1: Introduction to Children’s Rights – Children ages 0-17 comprise 25% of City of Houston’s population or approximately 600,000 people! Click here to listen to the podcast episode and learn more about what it means to support children and their rights.

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Webinar: How Antisemitism Animates White Nationalism

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No matter where we live, what we look like or how or whether we pray, we all deserve to learn and thrive at school. Across the country, rising antisemitism, Islamophobia and anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-Asian hate, is fueling White nationalist movements in our schools and on our campuses.

Recent incidents involving students, including the tragic murder of 6-year old Palestinian-American child, Wadea Al Fayoume in Illinois and the increasing violent threats to Jewish students on college campuses, recently prompted the Biden-Harris Administration to provide resources available from federal agencies.

In response to the heightened reports, NEA’s Center for Racial and Social Justice invites educators committed to safety and justice to join a special webinar with renowned civil rights activist and Executive Vice President of Race Forward, Eric Ward:

How Antisemitism Animates White Nationalism

December 7, 2023

7pm ET/ 4pm PT


Please click here to learn more and rsvp for this webinar, where we will grow the context and understanding of how antisemitism forms the root of White nationalist ideology. We will connect how a deeper understanding of the power of antisemitism impacts education and racial justice for all of us, whether we are White, Black or brown, Native or newcomer, LGBTQ+ or not.

Ignite and Unite for Human Rights: Support our Year-End Fundraising Campaign

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Dear Friend of HRE USA,

As we embrace the spirit of giving, we invite you to support our Year-End Fundraising Campaign. Heartfelt thanks to those who have contributed – we’ve reached $11,821! Help us achieve our goal by Human Rights Day on December 10th! Click here to donate! 

In the pursuit of defending human rights and democracy in our country, youth and educators require knowledge, skills, and support. Human Rights Educators USA is a collaborative network dedicated to learning, teaching, organizing, advocating, and innovating for human rights education in the United States. We urge you to join us in igniting and uniting for human rights!

We depend on thousands of volunteer hours every year and generous contributions from members and supporters. To sustain this vibrant and essential network, we aim to raise $20,000 by the 75th Anniversary of the UDHR on Human Rights Day 2023! Here’s how you can support us:

  • Ignite our campaign by donating here
  • Unite by joining our membership here 
  • Share this with your family and friends to magnify our efforts! 

Thank you for your invaluable support, and we look forward to celebrating Human Rights Day with you on December 7th at 4:00 pm ET!

With warmest wishes,

HRE USA

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.