Les survivants des Génocides dans le Monde Uri, n’ a jamais été au Rwanda au par avant, en arrivant au site mémorial de Kigali, son cœur fut totalement brisé. "Nous partageons la même chose noir ou blanc, le génocide distingue les gens avant de s’ appliquer, mais après la souffrance ne distingue pas, elle est la même pour tous." Lire plus Le HREP et la Onzième Commémoration du Génocide Rwandais- 7 avril, 2005 "seul au monde, mais le courage et l’amour qui nourri mon cœur sont plus que mes proches." "après l’holocauste, le monde entier avait crié "never again" et aujourd’hui nous crions de même sous la mépris de ceux qui jouissent de notre malheur, mais s’il faudra ma peau pour qu’ y est plus jamais le génocide je le ferai." "la mort me gratte de fois, de fois j’ai peur quand je le sens, mais je me fortifie et garder courage car bien qu’elle soit grand je la vaincrai." Lire plus Great Lakes HREP supports students in Rwanda, DRC, Burundi and Uganda The Great Lakes region of Africa is home to hundreds of languages, ethnic identities and political affiliations, a fascinating diversity that gives the region a special character. But this diversity can sometimes lead to communal violence that destroys lives and leaves a legacy of anger and shame. HREP supports communities in conflict create dialogue, and helps primary and secondary students educate themselves and their peers about their world and their fundamental human rights. By supporting such grassroots education, we try to empower students to challenge ideas that lead to violence, and work with each other to rise above ethnic stereotypes and mistrust. Learn more Portland Students teach about Human RightsGrant, Jefferson, Lincoln... what do these three presidential Portland schools have in common? They've all been visited by members of HREP, college students and community members with a passion to leave a legacy of the advancement of human rights. In classes from History to Spanish, Science to P.E., students learn about issues that impact us all. College students from Reed, Lewis and Clark, PSU, and Western States Chiropractic work together to develop presentations for high schools, middle schools, and primary schools. Each age group is approached differently: students from grades 7 and on learn about specific human rights issues and activism. Younger students learn about rights and community through stories, art and activities.
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A big world with some tough problems...
If we don't tackle the human rights issues of the 21st century, who will? The students of today are the decision-makers of tomorrow, and without a better understanding of the world we live in, we won't be able to make the decisions that will have a positive and lasting impact on our communities at home and beyond. HREP believes education is the key to change.
HREP's members are involved in teaching about human rights in the U.S. and Great Lakes region of Africa, increasing awareness locally and internationally and helping to provide access to education for students around the world. Click here to find out more.
