Organising institution |
 Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights, United States of America
| |
Delivering institution |
Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights, United States of America
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Type |
Educational programmes | |
Date of commencement/
establishment |
1983 | |
Name |
Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights | |
Substantive focus |
women rights
human rights
children rights
refugees
migrant workers | |
Target group |
Community leaders
Secondary school students | |
In-service training or
pre-service training |
No | |
Content |
Familiarizes students with articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Teaches about the rights and responsibilities inherent in the UDHR and CRC. Familiarizes students with concepts of community activism and provides tools for advocacy activities. | |
Country |
United States of America
| |
Geographical focus |
International | |
HR incorporated in curriculum |
No | |
Methodology used |
Lessons include lecture, case-study, an interactive learning component,
and an action project developed as a group. | |
Delivered by |
Staff and volunteers. | |
Additional information |
Objectives: to promote respect for internationally recognized human rights. Frequency: ongoing. The programme is funded by the Foundations, members, law firms. | |
Was the program evaluated |
Yes | |
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