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 49: HRE USA Edmonds Fellows, Part Two
In Episode 49, the Edmonds Fellows discuss their work and vision for advancing human rights education (HRE) in the U.S., reflecting on obstacles such as funding shortfalls, information silos, and cost-driven approaches that fail to prioritize civic responsibilities. They emphasize the importance of countering misinformation and the weaponization of human rights through the use of accurate, informed language. The conversation explores strategies to empower youth, including integrating HRE across K-12 curricula, expanding teacher training, and fostering leadership through youth-adult mentorships and partnerships with community organizations. The fellows underscore the need to connect local and global perspectives on human rights, engaging young people as both learners and advocates. They also share how figures like Samantha Power, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Malala Yousafzai have influenced their work, drawing inspiration from quotes by leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela. Looking ahead, they highlight initiatives aimed at strengthening mentorship programs, expanding outreach to underserved areas, and creating more leadership opportunities to support the next generation of human rights advocates.
Topics discussed:
- Obstacles to advancing HRE, including funding shortfalls and information silos.
- Countering misinformation and weaponization of human rights with accurate language.
- Empowering youth through K-12 integration and teacher training.
- Fostering leadership via youth mentorships and community partnerships.
- Influential figures shaping their work, including Samantha Power and Malala Yousafzai.
- Future initiatives to expand mentorships, outreach, and youth leadership opportunities.
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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Human Rights Education Now! is produced and distributed in accordance with Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International. Information about this license is available here: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/