Category: News and Updates

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 – 1:00 pm

Virtual – Zoom

Three Years On: Successes and Challenges since the U.S. Evacuation from Afghanistan

Date: Wednesday, September 25th
Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EDT /  10:00 am to 11:00 am PDT

Join Human Rights First on Wednesday, September 25th at 1pm ET, for a discussion surrounding the 3-year anniversary of the U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan and the fall of Kabul. Significant humanitarian challenges continue to affect many in Afghanistan.  Our coalition partners will discuss both the successes and ongoing challenges of Afghan resettlement in the U.S. since 2021.

This discussion will be moderated by Ana Martin Gil, Research Manager for the Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East at the Baker Institute for Public Policy

Panelists include:

• Nadia Khalid, Supervising Senior Staff Attorney, Project: Afghan Legal Assistance at Human Rights First
• Shala Gafary, Managing Attorney, Project: Afghan Legal Assistance at Human Rights First
• Kelsey Norman, Fellow for the Middle East and Director, Women’s Rights, Human Rights and Refugees Program at the Baker Institute for Public Policy
• Jennifer Patota, Senior Supervising Attorney at the International Refugee Assistance Program

Our team of experts and passionate advocates will share insights on our progress, challenges, and strategies moving forward. Learn how your previous support has made a difference and how you can continue to make a lasting impact.

This is your chance to connect with the driving force behind this critical mission. Secure your spot now and be a part of shaping a brighter future for Afghan allies.

Directly support this cause:

• Renew your donation today to support our ongoing efforts

Learn more about this topic:

• 3 Years after Fall of Kabul, US Congress Has Still Not Acted to Secure the Future of More than 70,000 Afghan Evacuees in US, Baker Institute for Public Policy
• 3 Years On: The Continuing Mission to Support our Afghan Allies, Human Rights First
• Afghanistan Impact Report 2023
• Project: Afghan Legal Assistance
• Evacuate Our Allies

Visit this page to get up to date on the latest HRE USA news.

Register here

Sep 18, 2024 05:00 PM  in Central Time (US and Canada)

5:00-6:00pm CT.

Exploring climate change through the lens of phenomena, such as extreme weather events, allows educators and students to see directly the impacts, and possible solutions, to climate change on a regional level. Join Climate Generation educator Seth Spencer as we explore extreme weather events, how they are connected to climate change, and how to engage your students in finding potential solutions. This workshop is offered as a part of the Midwest Climate Collaborative’s Educator Community of Practice.

Visit online to learn more and sign up: https://serc.carleton.edu/midwestclimateeducation/mcc_community_sign-up.html

We understand that some of these workshops do not work for educator’s schedules, so all registrants will receive a recording and additional resources to their e-mail within 1 week of the event. We are striving to make our events more welcoming to all, with specific goals about racial equity and inclusivity. Your answers during registration will help us to know how we are doing.

The 2024 O’Brien Awards recognize an individual and an organization that has made a significant contribution to human rights education in the United States.  Deadline for nominations is October 1, 2024!  For further information and nomination forms see >> https://hreusa.org/awards-and-grant-opportunities/edward-obrien-award

To encourage a new generation of human rights activists, the 2024 Youth in Action for Human Rights Awards recognize youth leaders, one individual and one group, whose work explicitly or implicitly reflects and promotes human rights values. Because young activists must nominate themselves for the awards, HRE USA urges adults familiar with their work to urge them to apply.  Deadline for nominations is October 1, 2024!  For further information and nomination forms see  >> https://hreusa.org/awards-and-grant-opportunities/youth-in-action-for-human-rights-awards/ >> https://2024-hre-usa-youth-in-action-award.my.canva.site/

The annual SIMA Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in social impact storytelling, honoring the most cutting edge filmmaking from around the world that inspires activism, compassion and social transformation. Each year, projects are selected from over 140 countries, competing for awards, cash prizes, media features, and entry into SIMA’s distribution programs that bring selected works to communities and classrooms worldwide.

Click here for more information and to submit

Constitution Day, September 17, commemorates the signing of the Constitution in 1787. Are you ready? The Center for Civic Education has got you covered. Visit our Constitution Day homepage and discover a variety of resources for grades K-12 for teaching the Constitution and American governance.

Highlights include the Constitution EXPLAINED video series, the Constitution Day Scavenger Hunt with 60-Second Civics, the Constitution Day Rap (PDF), the ConSource U.S. Constitution for Kids (PDF), a Constitution Over Time feature, and much more.

Tuesday, September 24, 7:00 – 8:00 pm CT

Civilian starvation is a tragic feature in armed conflicts, yet no court has entered a conviction for an international crime on this charge. This webinar examines challenges in prosecuting starvation as a war crime in situations such as Ethiopia, Gaza, Syria, and Ukraine.

Admission: –  $10 general public; $5 seniors and students (over age 13, please).
 –  $25 for 1 CLE credit for Minnesota lawyers.
 – ‘ Clock hours’ for teachers, social workers, and nurses.
 –  Mitchell Hamline students free – diversity credits are available.
 –  Qualifies as a University of St. Thomas Law Mentor Externship experience.

Registration is required by Tuesday, September 24, 5:00 pm CT: www.worldwithoutgenocide.org/starvation

Co-sponsors:

• Children of Holocaust Survivors Association in Minnesota
• Citizens for Global Solutions – MN
• Federal Bar Association, Minnesota Chapter
• Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, St. Paul
• Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers
• Mitchell Hamline School of Law
• Minnesota Council of Churches
• Minnesota Nurses Association
• Mount Zion Temple
• Shir Tikvah Congregation
• The United Nations Association of Minnesota

Check out the Human Rights Education Now! Instagram account, where we’re spotlighting key episodes from our podcast dedicated to advancing human rights education. In addition to the general Human Rights Educators USA account, this page specifically focuses on sharing episodes from the very beginning, starting with the first episode and progressing to the most recent ones over the coming year. Every Tuesday and Thursday, we post links to these episodes and conversations with educators, activists, and policymakers working to integrate human rights into classrooms worldwide. Follow along and join the conversation on how we can inspire meaningful change through education! You can reach us @HumanRightsEducationNow.

Here is a quick video introduction to our podcast!