Category: News and Updates

THIRD THURSDAY HUMAN RIGHTS FORUM
Date: Thursday, January 19th, 2023
Time: 7 pm-8:15 pm (Central Time – USA)
Where: Zoom (register at link below)
Cost: FREE and open to the public

Register in advance: https://www.globalsolutionsmn.org/upcomingevents   After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Description: J. Drake Hamilton will describe the unexpected United Nations’ move forward in November 2022 on Climate Loss and Damage funding. She will describe the details that need to be set, and the next steps to further increase funding for mitigation of and adaptation to climate change, emphasizing the scale and pace of action needed.

Guest Speaker: J. Drake Hamilton

J. Drake Hamilton is Fresh Energy’s senior director of science policy. An expert in climate and energy policy at the state and national levels, her responsibilities include policy development of renewable energy solutions to global warming that will maximize economic opportunities. J. represents Fresh Energy at the UNFCCC climate summits. In November 2022 she showcased Minnesota’s nation-leading deep carbon reductions on the global stage at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Formerly she taught geography undergraduate and graduate courses at The George Washington University. J. earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from Dartmouth College and the University of Minnesota in physical geography with emphasis on climatology, energy and water resources. Hamilton serves on the Advisory Board of the Irving Institute for Energy and Society at Dartmouth College. She was named by Minneapolis-Saint Paul Magazine as one of 100 Minnesotans “who make things happen.”You can find this information, as well as all of our upcoming events, on our CGS-MN website: https://www.globalsolutionsmn.org/upcomingevents

If you missed one of our past events and wish to see the recording, all are available here: https://www.globalsolutionsmn.org/pastevents

In this first self-paced, free professional development course—Youth in Front—you’ll learn the history of student-led activism and receive tools and actionable strategies for supporting student activism.

The course is divided into three units: Normalizing Student-led Activism, Legal and Practical Considerations and Preparing Ourselves and Colleagues to Support Student Activism. Each unit should take one to two weeks to complete. Once you complete the course, you’ll receive a certificate for 15 professional development hours.

The first 250 people to complete the course by February 20 will receive a free set of limited edition Youth in Front swag. Be sure to provide your shipping information when you sign up for the course to be eligible to receive the swag. 

Register for the course now—and help young people realize their power and support student activism.

Saturday, January 21, 2023

Educators around the nation are invited to join the annual D.C. Area Black Lives Matter at School Curriculum Fair, hosted by Teaching for Change’s D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice (DCAESJ). This online event is open to all educators, with the purpose to prepare the community for the National Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action and Year of Purpose.

Professional development credits will be available and ASL interpretation will be provided for selected sessions.

Learn More and Register

Apply now The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is now offering the fifth edition of the Human Rights Council Training Programme. This course will run online, in parallel with the official UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. Gain in-depth knowledge and skills on human rights and the UN mechanisms utilized to promote and protect them, in this unique training programme. This knowledge can empower you to take on leadership roles in your field and promote respect for human rights across the world.The UN Human Rights Council Training Programme includes webinars and e-workshops delivered by UN experts, as well as virtual guided tours through the United Nation’s Palais des Nations and Geneva´s diplomatic district.In addition, participants will be able to experience the official Human Rights Council via live stream and attend selected sessions online, followed by a debrief with UN experts. UNITAR will offer scholarship opportunities for a limited number of participants to attend the training free of charge.

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

The Minneapolis City Council passed a resolution in support of Human Rights Day and upcoming 75th anniversary year of the Universal Declartion of Human Rights (on December 10) and International Migrants Day (on December 18). Kristi Rudelius-Palmer of HRE USA attended the event and shared copies of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

If you attending the NCSS conference, stop by to see this presentation on December 2 at 3:50pm and see the HRE USA Exhibit in booth 49!

Youth and educators need knowledge, skills, and support to defend human rights and democracy in this country. 

Human Rights Educators USA is a collaborative network to learn, teach, organize, advocate, and innovate for human rights education in the United States. 

We are calling on you to ignite and unite for human rights! 

We depend on thousands of volunteer hours every year and generous contributions from members and supporters. To sustain this vibrant and essential network, we aim to raise $10,000 by Human Rights Day 2022! 

This is how you can support: 

Ignite our campaign by donating here

Unite by joining our membership here 

Share this with your family and friends to magnify our efforts! 

Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you on December 9th at 4 pm ET at our Human Rights Day Celebration! 

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