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HRE USA Human Rights Day 2024 Virtual Celebration
Join us December 10, 2024 for our annual, virtual Human Rights Day event from 4:00-5:00 pm ET!
We will present awards from HRE USA and UCCHRE, showcasing projects, and connect with the vibrant HRE community!
Countering Anti-Immigrant Prejudice: Strategies for Educators in a Politically Charged Climate
Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time: 7pm – 8:00pm ET
In the wake of the recent election cycle, anti-immigrant sentiment is spreading, impacting schools and communities. The upcoming webinar will equip educators with techniques to tackle this prejudice. Participants will gain knowledge on sparking informed discussions on the persistence and evolution of this bias, using media literacy to debunk false claims, and methods to combat bias and bullying. Highlighting the personal effects of discrimination, educators can challenge damaging stereotypes and foster a respectful, equal learning environment. Join us in creating a community where every student is valued.
Download Fostering Belonging: A Guide to Addressing Anti-Immigrant Bullying in Schools.
All of our digital resources and webinars are free of charge. We intend to keep them that way. However, to do that, we depend on the support people like you. Please consider a donation of any size. Here is a secure link.
International Documentary Association announced the nominees for the 40th annual IDA Documentary Awards
Join the 40th IDA Documentary Awards on December 5!
International Documentary Association announced the nominees in 14 categories for the 40th annual IDA Documentary Awards.
Nominees in each Best Feature Documentary and Best Short Documentary category have been selected from the shortlists announced on October 24. IDA members can stream each of the nominated films and vote for films in the Best Feature Documentary and Best Short Documentary categories now through December 1, 2024. Not a member? Become one today to stream and vote: documentary.org/membership
The Awards Ceremony will be hosted by actor, comedian, and writer Adam Conover on December 5, 2024, at 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET at The Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles and streamed live on documentary.org. Purchase your tickets today. documentary.org/awards2024/shortlist
Climate Leadership Retreat Summer 2025
A five day intensive program to train high school students in vital skills needed for effective leadership in the climate movement.
Save the Date for our next retreat: March 25-29, 2025 on Santa Cruz Island
(From July 11-17, 2024 at MIT Media Lab, Cambridge, MA)
Presented by Bluedot Institute and EarthDNA Ambassador Program, for Select High School Students
- Become a more effective advocate for global sustainability.
- This is an excellent opportunity for high school students to sharpen their leadership and communications skills in a week of intensive training at the MIT Media Lab.
- Bluedot will co-sponsor and facilitate in collaboration with EarthDNA, as well as provide scholarship funds for students to join the program.
Applications Open November 15!
>> Learn more
TAAS Module 4: A Children’s Rights-Lens to Youth Human Rights Advocacy
Download and Share Module 4 Flyer
Monday, November 18, 7-8:30 pm EST
Monday, December 2, 7-8:30 pm EST >> Register here
Under the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), youth “have the right to freedom of expression” (Article 13). This module will analyze youth-led advocacy initiatives by evaluating and contextualizing the human rights that youth advocates have. Participants will develop skills in power-sharing and collaboration.
The Human Rights Educators USA’s virtual Training As Action Series (TAAS) focuses on bridging personal and collective action on some of the most critical human rights issues of today. The annual series is offered each year between September and April.
The theme of the 2024-2025 training series is: “Youth Power, Defending Human Rights: Learnings and Actions for the 35th Anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC).” Sessions will discuss topics such as youth rights, the CRC, education as a tool for empowerment, international youth solidarity, the theory of change, digital citizenship, and mental wellness.
You can register for individual sessions or you can register for the entire series. Participants that attend at least six sessions over the course of the 2024-2025 TAAS program (including the introductory session) will receive a certification from HRE USA.
Empower Youth, Secure the Future! Has Officially Launched!
We’re excited to announce the launch of our Empower Youth, Secure the Future campaign, coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)!
The CRC has been a cornerstone in advocating for children’s rights worldwide. This campaign is dedicated to empowering youth and fostering a committed community of human rights learners and educators. The principles of the CRC guide our mission to ensure that every child knows and can defend their rights, which will be ever-crucial in the coming year(s).
Your involvement and support are crucial to the success of this campaign! Here’s how you can help our campaign flourish:
Donate: Your generous contributions will significantly impact our ability to achieve our goals. Every donation counts and brings us closer to empowering the next generation of human rights advocates.
Share: Spread the word about our campaign with your esteemed networks. Your influence can help us reach a broader audience and garner the support we need to make this campaign a success.
Advocate: Continue to advocate for human rights education within your communities and beyond. Your leadership and dedication inspire others to join our mission and work, which is as crucial as ever as we move into 2025.
www.givegab.com/campaigns/empoweryouth-securethefuture
Thank you for your commitment and dedication to human rights!
Learn Strategies for Teaching the Foundations of Democracy
Dec 3, 2024 06:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)
60-Minute Civics presented by the Center for Civic Education
Do you wonder how you can engage your students in learning about the fundamental principles of American democracy? We have free tools you can use! Join us on Tuesday, December 3, for our hands-on Civic Inquiries for Foundations of Democracy lesson demonstrations.
NCSS Conference: November 22–24, 2024
The National Council for the Social Studies annual conference will be taking place in Boston, MA on November 22-24, 2024. There are a range of human rights focused sessions this year, and the NCSS Human Rights Education community will be featuring and hosting a variety of opportunities and events. Please see the promo and conference events links below for more details. Contact Chris Buckley and Jake Skrzypiec at ncss.hre@gmail.com with any questions. We hope to see you in Boston!
>> Register for the NCSS conference
>> Human Rights Education Featured Sessions and Events
NOTE: This document is being regularly updated up until conference weekend. Room information will be available soon.
>> Please email any questions to: ncss.hre@gmail.com
HRE USA and Woven Teaching @NCSS
We’ll be at Booth 118 at NCSS with Woven Teaching! Stop by for resources and more information.
Virtual Film Showing in Support of Democracy in Myanmar
Monday, November, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM (Tucson Time)
The University of Arizona Human Rights Practice program and the Artists Shelter are hosting a Virtual Film Showing in Support of Democracy in Myanmar on Monday, November 18th at 7:00 PM (Tucson Time). This event features four powerful short films by the renowned Burmese filmmaker Na Gyi, each illustrating the resilience of Myanmar’s people and their ongoing struggle for democracy.
Films Featured:
My Lost Nation
Guilt
Our Turn
It’s Not Over Yet. Your Turn is Coming
Please share this opportunity with any trusted individuals or networks who might be interested in attending or supporting the cause.
The event includes a special Q&A session with Na Gyi and lead actress Paing Phyoe Thu, who will discuss the films and Myanmar’s democratic challenges. Admission is free, though we encourage donations to the Artists’ Shelter via tinyurl.com/ArtistsShelterGoFundMe to support this vital cause.
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