Events

Stay connected and informed on developments in human rights education, research, and advocacy. Visit this page to find the most current HRE-related events from around the world hosted by our partners, HRE leaders, and international experts.

If you have an event that you would like us to add, please email: info@hreusa.org & provide organization name, event title, cost, date, time & location along with the description of event. 

Workshops & Webinars

HRE USA also hosts and sponsors an array of workshops and webinars on human rights-related topics and issues for educators and advocates.

Event Sponsorship

HRE USA welcomes opportunities to collaborate with partners to host innovative human rights education-oriented programs and events. If you are interested in collaborating with us or are seeking sponsorship for your event, please fill out this Sponsorship Request Form.

Past Events

You can view recordings from past HRE USA sponsored events here.

Upcoming Events


SIMA Awards: Open Call

The annual SIMA Awards recognize outstanding achievements in high-integrity documentary storytelling, honoring bold, cinematic work from around the world that defines the field, expands perspective, and resonates far beyond the screen. Each year, projects from over 140 countries compete for awards, cash prizes, global recognition, and entry into SIMA’s distribution ecosystem — extending their reach…

Masterpeace Foundation & SIMA Academy: International Day of Peace 2026

Every September 21st, people across the world pause for something rare: a shared moment dedicated purely to peace.

This year, MasterPeace Foundation and SIMA Academy are joining forces to mark the International Day of Peace with something a little different — a global film screening initiative that uses the power of storytelling to bring people closer together.

Zinn Education Project: Latinx Heritage Month: Teach Outside the Textbook

Latinx (also called Latine) Heritage Month is a good time to remember how all Americans are part of an interconnected history. That is especially true today, when millions of immigrants from the Americas are being slandered and criminalized by the current administration. People have fled their homes in Mexico, Central, and South America often because…

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