Human Rights Education Now!
Human Rights Education Now! is a podcast that aims to (1) inform a broader audience in the U.S. and internationally about human rights education (HRE) stories, practices, related issues and theories, (2) expand awareness and knowledge about HRE USA and its programs, and (3) engage partner individuals, groups and organizations in changing the conversation about rights in the U.S. to one employing a human rights education lens.
Human Rights Education Now!
Episode 46: Kristi Rudelius-Palmer, Part One
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Kristi Rudelius-Palmer, Ph.D., is a distinguished human rights learning consultant, strategy advisor, and director for Human Rights Educators USA (HREUSA). As a Fulbright Specialist (2023-2026), she collaborated with the University of Iceland’s School of Education to launch its first course on human rights and ecological well-being. Kristi co-founded the International Association for Human Rights Education and the University and College Consortium for Human Rights Education and serves on the executive committee of Minneapolis’ Child Friendly City initiative, recognized by UNICEF USA.
In Episode 46, Dr. Kristi Rudelius-Palmer reflects on the origins of her passion for human rights and human rights education (HRE), tracing it back to her junior year in Europe, where she developed an interest in anti-racist/anti-apartheid activism and founded an Amnesty International (AI) chapter. She highlights the influence of her family, particularly lessons from Holocaust history and caring for others. Kristi discusses her tenure at the University of Minnesota Human Rights Center, where mentorship by Dr. David Weissbrodt deepened her understanding of institution-building and networking in HRE. She emphasizes initiatives like the development of the World Programme for Human Rights Education, and creating an online library of UDHR and HRE materials. Kristi shares insights from global HRE leaders, focusing on training for educators and intergenerational storytelling in advancing HRE. She discusses her leadership at HRE USA, highlighting priorities i.e. fostering youth leadership, sustaining relationships during challenging times, and leveraging podcasts and journals to expand HRE globally.
Topics discussed:
- Anti-racist/anti-apartheid activism; founding an AI chapter.
- Family influence and lessons from Holocaust history.
- Mentorship by Dr. David Weissbrodt on institution-building and networking.
- World Programme for Human Rights Education and UDHR library.
- Global collaborations on educator training and HRE practices.
- Leadership at HRE USA, focusing on youth leadership and storytelling.
- Podcasting and scholarly journals for expanding HRE impact.
Full topic listing available for PDF download HERE.
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Introduction and Closing Music Credit: “Awakening-Spring” by Ketsa, from the Album Night Vision. Available at the Free Music Archive: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/night-vision/awakening-spring/
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