The Reebok Human Rights Award ceremony will be held in New York City this May 17 at NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in Washington Square. We are eager to have many young people in the audience to be inspired by the stories of these young heroes and entertained by the performers and celebrities who will participate. If you are interested in bringing a group of students from your program, we would love to accommodate you. The tickets are free of charge, but reservations are required. We can help you with transportation and light meals for the young people. We can provide additional resources to prepare for the event, including a book that profiles past recipients and a teacher's guide. More information about the program can be found at reebok.com/humanrights (Feel free to forward the message to any other programs or schools you think would be interested.) ---------------------------- An inspiring, enriching experience learning about human rights The 2006 Reebok Human Rights Award ceremony is coming to New York to honor four extraordinary young human rights activists: Li Dan (27 years old) from China, is a leading activist campaigning for the government to address China's rapidly escalating AIDS epidemic. Rachel Lloyd (30 years old) from New York City, created an organization that provides services to and advocates for underage girls exploited in the sex industry. Khurram Parvez (28 years old) from Kashmir, is a courageous human rights advocate working to involve young people in the search for a non-violent resolution of the conflict in Kashmir. Otto Saki (24 years old) from Zimbabwe, is a lawyer fighting for the safety of human rights defenders, the protection of human rights and the promotion of rule of law in Zimbabwe. About the Award Reebok Human Rights Award recipients are young activists, who against great odds have had a real impact on our world. They all work on issues that directly relate to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The inspiring examples of these young heroes taking action in defense of human rights has an especially powerful impact on young people. Coming this spring, an exciting, dramatic ceremony The award ceremony will be a dramatic experience for your kids. The Award recipients will be celebrated in a two-hour show in NYU's beautiful Skirball Center in Washington Square. Celebrity guests will introduce the recipients (past presenters have included Lucy Liu, Robert Redford, Katie Holmes, Jessica Lange, and Caroline Kennedy), video segments will tell the stories and everyone's spirits will be lifted by musical performances (including dance troupes and famous rock and hip-hop performers.) Your kids will share this experience with leaders from all parts of the community Questions to: Linda Markarian Reebok Human Rights Award Outreach 781-401-4071 cell 617-840-7508 ======== North American Human Rights Education listserv ======= Send mail intended for the list to < >. Archives of the list can be found at: http://www.hrea.org/lists/hr-education-na/ **You are welcome to reprint, copy, archive, quote or re-post this item, but please retain the original and listserv source.
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