Each year HRE USA recognizes innovation and leadership in Human Rights Education through their awards, grants, and fellowship opportunities.
HRE USA Special Recognitions
In recognition of significant impacts, engagement, and lifetime contributions to HRE in the United States.
Edward O’Brien Award
In recognition of outstanding contributions to HRE in the United States.
The Edmonds Summer Fellowship
A fellowship created in honor of Kirby Edmonds to support students with hands-on leadership experience in human rights education.
The Flowers Fund Grant
A fund created in honor of Nancy Flowers to continue her legacy of innovation and mentorship in human rights education.
Youth in Action for Human Rights Awards
To encourage a new generation of human rights activists, the Youth in Action for Human Rights Awards recognize youth leadership in the defense of, advocacy for, and awareness raising/promotion of awareness about human rights in the United States. The Awards are made annually to individuals and a group in the United States whose work explicitly or implicitly reflects and promotes human rights values.