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We are pleased to announce the availability of our third installment of podcast episodes in Human Rights Education NOW!. These two episodes feature conversations with Marissa Gutiérrez-Vicario, the Founder and Executive Director of Art and Resistance Through Education (ARTE), based out of New York City. Marissa is a committed human rights activist, artist, educator, and advocate for youth, and currently, serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at the City College of New York in the Art Education Department. Marissa sits on the Steering Committee at HRE USA, and is working toward her doctorate at Teachers College Columbia University.
Full topic listing available for PDF download HERE. Listen on our Buzzsprout podcast website HERE.
Marissa Gutiérrez-Vicario discusses her background and work in human rights activism, particularly in the context of her organization ArteJustice. She talks about her Chicana heritage and the activists who inspired her, as well as the connections between human rights and activism. She explains the development of ArteJustice and the importance of using visual arts to promote activism about human rights issues.
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In this second half of our podcast installment with Marissa Gutiérrez, she discusses her spiritual journey and its connections to her work in human rights, particularly in the area of racial justice. She talks about the significance of partnerships in advancing social justice work and the role of the federal government in promoting human rights in the US. Lastly, Marissa shares insights on the critical changes necessary to accelerate HRE in the USA, including using language to empower and train young people. Topics discussed:
Date & Time: May 2, 9am – 12pm CT
Livestream the event here: https://umn.zoom.us/j/94155044128
What: The United Nations is coming to Minneapolis! During this meeting with civil society on May 2, they will hear from Black directly impacted community members regarding police violence and systemic racism against people of African descent. The UN will also, separately, meet with government officials and other stakeholders.
Themes: Youth, Solitary Confinement and the School-to-Prison Pipeline, Families of Victims of Police Violence.
MINNEAPOLIS UN VISIT ORGANIZED BY:
Families Supporting Families Against Police Violence, Atlas of Blackness, Urban League Twin Cities/Minneapolis, RFK Human Rights, University of Minnesota, Center for Victims of Torture, Advocates for Human Rights, and UN Antiracism Coalition (UNARC).
*Please note that all testimonies have already been selected by community members, so there is no opportunity to testify during the event.
Background: After the killing of George Floyd, advocates (including the families of those killed by police and George Floyd’s brother) went to the UN Human Rights Council to ask for an investigation into the killing of Black people in the U.S. by law enforcement and the targeting of protestors. At the time, advocates did not get what they wanted, but UNARC founding members strategized and pressured the UN to create a mechanism to specifically address this issue and also to include the root causes (colonialism and the Transatlantic slave trade). As a result of this advocacy, EMLER was created.
United States: Now, nearly three years after advocates, alongside George Floyd’s brother and many of the victim’s families, pleaded for the UN to come to the U.S., EMLER is conducting an in-person country visit to the United States (April 24-May 5, 2023).
May 3rd is World Press Freedom Day. The proliferation of independent media in many countries and the rise of digital technologies have enabled the free flow of information. However, media freedom, safety of journalists and freedom of expression are increasingly under attack, which impacts the fulfillment of other human rights.
In order to remind the global community of the importance of an independent press and freedom of expression, a special event is taking place at UN Headquarters in NYC. On this webpage you can register for the live streaming of events. You can also register any events you are organizing to mark this occasion.
HREA’s Online Resource Center contains numerous resources for teaching about freedom of expression.
Visit this page to get up to date on the latest HRE USA news.
The Summer Institute for Climate Change Education returns virtually July 17–21 for a week of professional development around climate change education. We already have climate justice leaders planning workshops around storytelling and the intersection of Indigenous ecological knowledge and climate science. Registration is open now, with scholarships available to support educators needing financial assistance to attend.
Bonus: Minnesota teachers are invited to participate in one of three TeachScience workshops happening this summer in the Twin Cities, Mankato, and Grand Rapids. Gain resources for teaching climate change, network with other educators and green career professionals in their community, and experience place-based learning practices that support new MN science standards. Learn more and register!
The Human Rights Studies Program at the University of California, Davis plans to recruit for a Lecturer for the 2023-2024 AY. Primary duties will be to teach five to six courses in support of the undergraduate teaching program and other courses/duties as assigned depending on the successful candidate’s training and expertise. Assignment of classes, hours of instruction, and office hours are at the discretion of the program. Human Rights Studies is an interdisciplinary field, and we encourage applicants from across the disciplines.
A reasonable estimate for this position is $64,329 – $70,295 annually. Salary is prorated based on appointment percentage and commensurate with education, qualifications, and experience. Shared office space, access to the campus library, copier, and computer facilities will be provided. This appointment is renewable contingent on program teaching needs and funding. The successful candidate will join a growing interdisciplinary community of scholars committed to excellence in Human Rights Studies research, teaching and public engagement. Support for research or conference travel may be available. For information about the program and courses of instruction, please visit https://human-rights.ucdavis.edu/
Requirements:
A Ph.D. or relevant terminal degree is required at time of appointment, though ABD applicants may be considered.
For full consideration, applications must be received by May 26, 2023 and submitted via Recruit at: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF05689. Only complete applications will be considered.
Complete applications include:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter describing training, current research, and teaching experience.
3. Teaching Portfolio to include one syllabus & one complete set of student evaluations (if available)
4. Names and contact information ONLY for three (3) academic references
5. Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The position will remain open until filled. Apply here
APRIL 27, 2023: 5:30 PM CT
What is intercultural learning? How does it advance human rights? In this session, participants will learn how to create impactful intercultural learning experiences to cultivate a culture of peace and human rights in their schools and communities. We will explore examples of how intercultural learning is applied and its connection to human rights in both formal and informal education. See workshop flyer for more information.
On Monday, April 24, Linda Villarosa will be in conversation with Jesse Hagopian to discuss her book, Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of Our Nation. REGISTER!
Villarosa pays particular attention to environmental racism, challenging programs that attribute illnesses in Black communities to individual patients’ habits while ignoring the refinery next door.
For an introduction to her work, read Pollution Is Killing Black Americans. This Community Fought Back.
This 90-minute event will start at 4 pm PT / 7 pm ET on Monday, April 24.
ASL interpretation provided.
Professional development credit certificate provided upon request.
Merrill Collins’ composition “Every Living Soul” will be premiered at Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School , Kelly Gymnasium, 1011 Chestnut St. Alameda on Thursday April 27 Spring Concert 6:30. Admission is free.
The song includes recitations of all 30 articles of the UDHR and will include various languages to be prepared by the students.
This is the first time the orchestration will be performed by a High School orchestra working in tandem with the choir.
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