[hr-education-na] Demystifying Human Rights: A workshop for teachers (Boston, Nov. 13, 2004)

DEMYSTIFYING HUMAN RIGHTS: A WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS
November 13, 2004, 9am - 3pm
First Parish Unitarian Church in Sudbury, Massachusetts

TO REGISTER CALL: 978-341-0200 OR E-MAIL: dhughes@hrea.org

The term "human rights" abounds in the media, but how many of us can
explain where this system comes from and how it works? This one-day
workshop will introduce secondary school teachers to the field of
international human rights.

The workshop will overview the philosophical and historical origins of
human rights, from natural law to the international law that created the
United Nations. We will also examine international human rights standards,
learning about treaties that constitute this system and how these are
intended to influence the actions of nation states. The workshop will use
primary documents and learning tools for the classroom.

This is an introductory workshop for teachers who are interested to know
more about the international human rights system. The workshop will take
place from 9am - 3pm at the First Parish Unitarian Church in Sudbury,
Massachusetts.

Massachusetts teachers may apply for 5 PDP credits.

Cost: $65 (includes lunch)

Facilitator: Felisa Tibbitts, Director HREA

TO REGISTER CALL: 978-341-0200 OR E-MAIL: dhughes@hrea.org


ABOUT HREA

Human Rights Education Associates (HREA) is an international
non-governmental organization that supports human rights learning; the
training of activists and professionals; the development of educational
materials and programming; and community-building through on-line
technologies. HREA is dedicated to quality education and training to
promote understanding, attitudes and actions to protect human rights, and
to foster the development of peaceable, free and just communities. Learn
more about us at: http://www.hrea.org/




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