[hr-education-na] Coalition of human rights organizations in New England

As UNESCO Chair-holder in Comparative Human Rights and the first UNESCO
Chair in Human Rights in the United States of America, I am interested in
coordinating a coalition of human rights groups in New England so that we
can maximize our impact and enhance our capacity.  I am therefore writing
to invite individuals/organizations involved in human rights advocacy and
education, to share ideas as to how we can best work together to advance
the causes of human rights, social justice, international peace, security,
and understanding.

I believe that this is an auspicious time for us to embark on such an
initiative, given the United States' recent decision to re-join UNESCO
after an absence of many years.  As you may be aware, UNESCO encourages
collaboration among institutions for the promotion of education, research,
and outreach on human rights.

Among the issues I would like us to reflect upon are how to share
information and expertise; embark on joint initiatives; pool our
resources; and advocate for the US to play a positive role in the United
Nations in general and in UNESCO in particular.

If interested in becoming involved in such a coalition, please contact
Nana Amos in my office at 860.486.3054 or send e-mail to
<nana.amos@uconn.edu>.

I look forward to collaborating with your organization.

Kind regards,

Amii Omara-Otunnu
UNESCO Chair in Comparative Human Rights
Executive Director, UConn-ANC Partnership



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Nana Amos
Program Manager
University of Connecticut
UNESCO Chair & Institute of Comparative Human Rights
UConn-ANC Partnership
233 Glenbrook Road, Unit 4124
Storrs, CT  06269-4124

860.486.3054 Phone
860.486.2545 Fax




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