Saving Pakistan’s Best and Brightest From Extremism

Saving Pakistan’s Best and Brightest From Extremism
How one man is reaching thousands of Pakistani youth with human rights education before extremist groups can recruit them—creating what he calls “soldiers of peace.”

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Kerri Kasem Fights for the Rights of Family

Kerri Kasem Fights for the Rights of Family
Radio host Kerri Kasem, daughter of Casey Kasem, shares her personal story and struggle to get human rights guaranteed.

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Human Rights Education Alive in Ireland

Human Rights Education Alive in Ireland
Human Rights Director engages Catholic school students with human rights education.

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Young Freedom Fighters from 41 Nations Converge at 13th Annual Summit

Young Freedom Fighters from 41 Nations Converge at 13th Annual Summit
Held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, United for Human Rights’ 13th annual summit highlighted the work and passion of 72 young champions of peace.

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Celebrating Human Rights Heroes Across the Globe

Celebrating Human Rights Heroes Across the Globe
As is tradition, United for Human Rights bestowed Human Rights Hero Awards at its annual International Summit, spotlighting the work of five champions educating their communities and nations on the rights every man, woman and child.

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Highlights on Summits Past

Highlights on Summits Past
Each Summit has marked milestones in he development of YHRI and established traditions making the Summit what it is today.

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Passionate Champion of Human Rights Awarded

Passionate Champion of Human Rights Awarded
Abeir Liton, a Bangladeshi Muslim youth has championed the cause of human rights.

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240,000 At-Risk Youth “Flip the Script” and Learn to Champion Their Human Rights

240,000 At-Risk Youth “Flip the Script” and Learn to Champion Their Human Rights
When National Alliance of Faith and Justice President Addie Richburg gets her hands on Youth for Human Rights, a transformative partnership is born.

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Teachers from Across America Get the Tools to Teach Human Rights

Teachers from Across America Get the Tools to Teach Human Rights
Youth for Human Rights representatives at this summer’s National Education Association Expo introduced teachers to a powerful resource that celebrates the right to education and empowers teachers and students alike.

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A Miniature Tale of an Epic World Tour

A Miniature Tale of an Epic World Tour
Circling the globe to bring home the importance of human rights education, this year’s Youth for Human Rights World Tour made an impact in 11 countries.

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Young Human Rights Enthusiasts in Ukraine Educate Others in Their City

Young Human Rights Enthusiasts in Ukraine Educate Others in Their City
A determined Anna Ganzhul sets out to solve in Mykolaiv, what she believes is the source of all its problems, ignorance of human rights.

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Youth for Human Rights Pilot a Great Success in Mongolian Schools

Youth for Human Rights Pilot a Great Success in Mongolian Schools
More than 4,000 Mongolian students learn their human rights in a pilot. The National Human Rights Commission of Mongolia plans to cap it all off with countrywide curriculum implementation.

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Welcome to a Second Grade Class Human Rights Paradise

Welcome to a Second Grade Class Human Rights Paradise
With the help of one effective program, Jordan has transformed the way her students interact.

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Religious Leaders Empower Africa

Religious Leaders Empower Africa
Delegates from five African nations share human rights priorities and progress.

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Creating Human Rights Champions in the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea

Creating Human Rights Champions in the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea
How Augustine Brian, who was abused by police in the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea, transformed his attackers into human rights advocates.

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Bringing Human Rights Into a Jungle of Crime

Bringing Human Rights Into a Jungle of Crime
How thousands of Colombian jungle soldiers are learning the 30 articles in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights from their peers in the habitat they know best.

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Human Rights from the Top Down in Nigeria

Human Rights from the Top Down in Nigeria
Raymond Onwualo is taking on the ultimate human rights challenge: the Nigerian military.

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Youth for Human Rights Spotlighted in Atlanta

Youth for Human Rights Spotlighted in Atlanta
Youth for Human Rights program plays an important role in Atlanta’s legacy of freedom.

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Youth for Human Rights Latin America Summit Hosted in State Capitol of Nuevo León

Youth for Human Rights Latin America Summit Hosted in State Capitol of Nuevo León
Youth advocates, government officials and experts come together to promote human rights education as the way to create a world of tolerance and peace.

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Bringing Human Rights to the Heart of Brazil

Bringing Human Rights to the Heart of Brazil
Teacher Raimundo Sousa starts at his home school, but intends to uplift the entire country with human rights.

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Educators Call United For Human Rights “A Teacher’s Best Friend”

Educators Call United For Human Rights “A Teacher’s Best Friend”
Charged with preparing students to be citizens of a diverse democracy, social studies teachers rely on United for Human Rights.

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Human Rights Education Builds Respect in India

Human Rights Education Builds Respect in India
In Mumbai, students transform into proud advocates after learning their basic rights.

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12th Annual International Human Rights Summit

12th Annual International Human Rights Summit
The 12th annual International Human Rights Summit began with a flourish of flags and 43 young people representing 33 nations in a procession signaling the start of the three-day Summit at United Nations Headquarters in New York.

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Philippines Finds New Strength with Human Rights

Philippines Finds New Strength with Human Rights
The legacy of martial law and suppressed freedom of speech and other basic rights under Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos still lives today in the island nation. The U.S. State Department Human Rights Report of 2015 cites “significant human rights problems,” including “allegations of violence against human rights activists,” while those entrusted to protect them are themselves accused of human rights violations.

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Human Rights Education Package: What Educators Say

Human Rights Education Package: What Educators Say
Eighty five percent of Youth for Human Rights and Bringing Human Rights to Life Education Packages are ordered by school and university educators. With users rating the curriculum and materials on a scale of 1 to 10—based on effectiveness, ease of use and response from students...

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