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The 2025-2026 TAAS: Module 2: Protecting Civic Space and Civic Power: Mobilizing for Rights and Democracy

by hreusaSeptember 25, 2025Leave a comment

Monday, September 29th, 7 pm ET

This module highlights youth activism, digital advocacy, and civic participation, with intergenerational dialogue on how adults can support youth leadership. Focuses on global and local efforts to restrict civic space and protest.
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Human Rights Educators USA’s annual Training as Action Series (TAAS) is a virtual training series focused on bridging personal and collective action on some of the most critical human rights issues of today. TAAS creates an educational space to connect and collaborate with others in human rights education and training. It also gives participants the skills and information needed to take action on rights issues in their communities.

The 2025–2026 Training as Action Series will center on the theme, “Defending Democracy and
Human Rights in a Changing World.” This year’s sessions will explore urgent issues such as misinformation, protest rights, climate justice, and digital surveillance, highlighting how human rights education can equip communities to respond with clarity, courage, and collective action. Those who attend six or more sessions will receive a certificate from HRE USA. 2025-26 TAAS Flyer

HRE USA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action.

The 2025-2026 TAAS: Module 1: Defending Democracy through Human Rights Education

by hreusaSeptember 3, 2025September 4, 2025Leave a comment

Saturday, September 13th, 11 am ET
Module 1: Defending Democracy through Human Rights Education

This module explores how HRE can help defend democracy in the face of current global and local challenges. Participants map threats and reflect on civic roles.

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Register here

Human Rights Educators USA’s annual Training as Action Series (TAAS) is a virtual training series focused on bridging personal and collective action on some of the most critical human rights issues of today. TAAS creates an educational space to connect and collaborate with others in human rights education and training. It also gives participants the skills and information needed to take action on rights issues in their communities.

The 2025–2026 Training as Action Series will center on the theme, “Defending Democracy and
Human Rights in a Changing World.” This year’s sessions will explore urgent issues such as misinformation, protest rights, climate justice, and digital surveillance, highlighting how human rights education can equip communities to respond with clarity, courage, and collective action. Those who attend six or more sessions will receive a certificate from HRE USA. 2025-26 TAAS Flyer

HRE USA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action.

The 2025-2026 Training As Action Series (TAAS) is back in September!

by hreusaAugust 29, 2025August 30, 2025Leave a comment

Human Rights Educators USA’s annual Training as Action Series (TAAS) is a virtual training series focused on bridging personal and collective action on some of the most critical human rights issues of today. TAAS creates an educational space to connect and collaborate with others in human rights education and training. It also gives participants the skills and information needed to take action on rights issues in their communities.

The 2025–2026 Training as Action Series will center on the theme, “Defending Democracy and
Human Rights in a Changing World.” This year’s sessions will explore urgent issues such as misinformation, protest rights, climate justice, and digital surveillance, highlighting how human rights education can equip communities to respond with clarity, courage, and collective action. Those who attend six or more sessions will receive a certificate from HRE USA. 2025-26 TAAS Flyer

Saturday, September 13th, 11 am ET
Module 1: Defending Democracy through Human Rights Education

This module explores how HRE can help defend democracy in the face of current global and local challenges. Participants map threats and reflect on civic roles.

Flyer
Register here

HRE USA is a project of the Center for Transformative Action.

Two days left to contribute to the Empower Youth, Secure the Future campaign!

by hreusaJanuary 10, 2025Leave a comment

Our Empower Youth, Secure the Future campaign, coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), is still on and we would greatly appreciate your contributions!

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!

There is still time to contribute to the Empower Youth, Secure the Future campaign!

by hreusaDecember 6, 2024December 6, 2024Leave a comment

Our Empower Youth, Secure the Future campaign, coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), is still on and we would greatly appreciate your contributions!

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!

TAAS Module 4: A Children’s Rights-Lens to Youth Human Rights Advocacy

by hreusaNovember 25, 2024December 2, 2024Leave a comment

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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.

2024-25 Full TAAS Series

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!

by hreusaNovember 20, 2024Leave a comment

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!

TAAS Module 3: Trust Kids! Dismantling Hierarchy in Human Rights Advocacy

by hreusaNovember 15, 2024November 15, 2024Leave a comment

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Monday, November 18, 7-8:30 pm EST

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Youth, as a class, experience vulnerabilities and marginalization on the basis of their age; this is known as ageism. This module will discuss the hierarchy of ageism and carla bergman’s framework for youth development and autonomy from her book Trust Kids, as well as provide support for participants in understanding their role in youth-led advocacy movements and spaces. This module will also explore the role of theory and knowledgesharing activities as a method of bridging generational gaps and will evaluate book bans through a youth rights lens.

2024-25 Full TAAS Series

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.

TAAS Module 2: Know Your (Human) Rights: Education for Youth Empowerment

by hreusaOctober 8, 2024October 22, 2024Leave a comment

Monday, October 21, 7-8:30 pm EST

Register here

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.

2024-25 Full TAAS Series

TAAS Module 1: Youth Power: Defending Human Rights

by hreusaSeptember 25, 2024Leave a comment

Module 1 TAAS Launch session is on Monday, 9/30 session. Youth Power: Defending Human Rights. on Zoom, at 7-9 pm EST. We hope to see you there!

This module is the true start to the training series; all participants are highly encouraged to attend. The purpose of the session is to introduce the series and the theme, “Youth Power, Defending Human Rights: Actions and Learnings for the 35th Anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC),” while facilitating communitybuilding among participants.
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2024-25 Full TAAS Series