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Human Rights March 18, 2024

Reclaiming Power: Insights from SPHR 2023 (Part 2)

In November 2023, we gathered for the 2023 Social Practice of Human Rights, co-convening with the International Conference on the Right to Development, focused on the theme – “Decolonization and Development for Africa and People of African Descent.” This SPHR23 blog series captures the discussions and shares the learning that occurred during the conference around the themes of (1) the right to development; (2) building social movements; (3) just energy transitions; and (4) identity and belonging — as applied to Africa and the people of African descent.  

Human Rights January 01, 2024

Reclaiming Power: Insights from SPHR 2023 (Part 1)

In November 2023, we gathered for the 2023 Social Practice of Human Rights, co-convening with the International Conference on the Right to Development, focused on the theme – “Decolonization and Development for Africa and People of African Descent.” This SPHR23 blog series captures the discussions and shares the learning that occurred during the conference around the themes of (1) the right to development; (2) building social movements; (3) just energy transitions; and (4) identity and belonging — as applied to Africa and the people of African descent.  

Human Rights December 15, 2023

Study Abroad in Santiago, Chile - Reflections from Graduating Seniors

"The study abroad program based in Santiago, Chile, stands as a life-changing experience for the both of us!"

Human Rights November 28, 2023

My Intercultural Immersion Trip to Kenya

The diverse sights and sounds of Kenya came alive in our AVoice4Peace trip this past June. In addition to going on a safari and touring Nairobi, during our trip we sang with three different Kenyan choirs in a concert to raise money for a school and orphanage and spread a message of peace and unity.

Human Rights November 28, 2023

CAP Study Abroad in Santiago, Chile - An Engineering Student’s Reflection

“My study abroad program based in Santiago, Chile, stands as one of the most transformative events in my lifetime.”

Human Rights November 10, 2023

Call for Book Chapter Proposals

A Globalized Pedagogical Framework in Teacher Education: Developing Borderless Practices, Advocacy, and Activism. Part of the Global Teacher Education series Rowman and Littlefield.

Human Rights October 12, 2023

VOICES: Around the globe, or in your backyard, human rights issues are relatively the same

Dr. Satang Nabaneh writes for the Dayton Daily News Ideas & Voices about the Social Practice of Human Rights.

Human Rights September 14, 2023

2023 Summer Fellowship: PAR and WLI with Counterpart International

Counterpart International is a non profit organization that works with many different communities and countries that focus on making communities better which could include health, climate, and human rights that will lead to a better future.

Human Rights September 14, 2023

2023 Summer Fellowship: Demining Advocacy with Legacies of War

Kadiatou spent her summer learning about the American Secret War in Laos with the organization Legacies of War.

Human Rights September 14, 2023

2023 Summer Fellowship: Seeing The Gambia Through Different Eyes

Sierra and Ahmi' both traveled to The Gambia this summer to work with organizations through the summer fellowship. Both experienced a sense of belonging and growth that they explore in this blog.