Category: Education

HREA, in collaboration with Pedagogy Futures, has just released a six-lesson module addressing AI Human Rights and Education! The curriculum empowers educators and students to critically engage with how AI shapes society, from education to governance, public services, and civil liberties. Through interactive lessons and real-world case studies, participants build essential literacy around AI’s potential and risks, all grounded in a commitment to dignity and human rights.

The curriculum is free and can be downloaded here: https://lnkd.in/etAJzB2D

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

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

HREA in collaboration with Pedagogy Futures has just released a six-lesson module addressing AI Human Rights and Education! The curriculum empowers educators and students to critically engage with how AI shapes society, from education to governance, public services, and civil liberties. Through interactive lessons and real-world case studies, participants build essential literacy around AI’s potential and risks, all grounded in a commitment to dignity and human rights. Download this free curriculum here.

Recognized in international human rights law, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the right to peaceful assembly and the freedom of expression together empower both individuals and communities to advocate for justice and systemic change.

HREA offers more than 40 resources on freedom of assembly and associationand 80 resources on freedom of opinion and expression, all of which can be used to support educators, activists, and policymakers. These include lesson plans, toolkits, fictional stories, and other materials designed to promote civic participation and human rights education. 

In preparation for educational activities supporting human rights throughout the year, you are welcome to explore HREA’s Online Resource Center.

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. The enrollment deadline is September 1st. Queries can be directed to learning@hrea.org. You are warmly welcomed to participate!

The HREA Team

From Felisa Tibbitts, HREA Director:

Many of us are struggling with how to understand AI from the human rights lens – both the risks and opportunities.

I am delighted to share my essay on AI, Human Rights and Education, developed with Saah Agyemang-Badu and Sage Phillips. I will shortly announce the open access six-lesson module that has been developed on this topic in cooperation with PedagogyFutures. 

Those of you who are interested in digital literacy from an ethics perspective may want to register for UNESCO’s upcoming Digital Learning Week, which will take place in Paris September 2-5. The deadline for proposals is May 26.

The UN recognizes May 16 as the International Day of Living Together in Peace to promote peace, tolerance, inclusion, understanding and solidarity – both inside and across borders. Sustainable peace is possible only when human rights are respected.

The Day promotes reconciliation to help ensure peace and sustainable development, including through education, by working with communities, faith leaders and other relevant actors, through reconciliatory measures and acts of service, and be encouraging forgiveness and compassion among individuals.

HREA has over 20 resources addressing peace education, including lesson plans, toolkits, teacher training manuals and multimedia materials.

In preparation for educational activities for peace and throughout the year, you are welcome to explore HREA’s Online Resource Center for HRE resources on topics at the intersection human and children’s rights.