Human Rights Education Now!
Human Rights Education Now! is a podcast that aims to (1) inform a broader audience in the U.S. and internationally about human rights education (HRE) stories, practices, related issues and theories, (2) expand awareness and knowledge about HRE USA and its programs, and (3) engage partner individuals, groups and organizations in changing the conversation about rights in the U.S. to one employing a human rights education lens.
Podcasting since 2023 • 63 episodes
Human Rights Education Now!
Latest Episodes
Episode 63: Zeynep Karatas, Eugenia Ricciotti, and Tata Varadashvili, Part Two
In Episode 63, Zeynep Karatas, Eugenia Ricciotti, and Tata Varadashvili reflect on feminist movements past and present, drawing inspiration from earlier thinkers and organizers while emphasizing the need for intersectionality, self-care, and ad...
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Episode 63
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Episode 62: Zeynep Karatas, Eugenia Ricciotti, and Tata Varadashvili, Part One
Zeynep Karatas, a UC Irvine honors graduate in Political Science and International Studies, has worked with The Borgen Project, Lawyers Without Borders, and the United Nations Association of the USA. She held leadership roles on campus and pres...
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Episode 62
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Episode 61: Bill Fernekes, Part Two
In Part Two, Bill Fernekes emphasizes the need to balance theory and practice in human rights education (HRE), advocating for curriculum transformation grounded in dignity and decolonization. He explores the link between human rights, public po...
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Episode 61
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23:16
Episode 60: Bill Fernekes, Part One
William R. “Bill” Fernekes taught social studies and Spanish from 1974-1987 at Hunterdon Central Regional HS in Flemington NJ, later serving as supervisor of social studies from 1987 to his retirement in 2010. He has been a consultant to the U....
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Episode 60
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32:49
Episode 59: Kristina Eberbach, Part Two
Kristina Eberbach discusses the limited knowledge many U.S. students have about human rights and the importance of understanding human rights language to address justice and equity issues effectively. She connects human rights education (HRE) t...
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Episode 59
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