Today is the 70th anniversary of the passage of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR): December 10, 1948. Human rights are the cornerstone of our protections as nationals and global citizens. To find more more about the UDHR click here or below.
Category Archives: Human Rights
PCDN’s Guide to Organizations “Beyond” and “Without” Borders
Most of heard of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières , established in 1971 to deal with unmet medical humanitarian need in conflict zones. Since then, a number of “X” beyond or without borders groups have emerged. These organizations tend to focus on areas where traditional political borders are irrelevant and focus on peacebuilding and social change needs.ContinueContinue reading “PCDN’s Guide to Organizations “Beyond” and “Without” Borders”
A Unique and Powerful Way Community Colleges Can Advance Human Rights: Truckers Ending Trafficking
As much of my work focuses on community colleges and their efforts at advancing peace, I like to share what I consider to be powerful ways they are doing that work. At Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, TX, the professional truck training program has adopted the curriculum of Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT). Each studentContinueContinue reading “A Unique and Powerful Way Community Colleges Can Advance Human Rights: Truckers Ending Trafficking”
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