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Upcoming Events

All events are free and open to the public unless specified.
 

May 7, 2013
Demonstration - "Lighting the Torch of Conscience"
Press conference, commemoration and vigil.
6:00 pm
Outside Dallas County Old Red Courthouse, 100 S. Houston Street




“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

Nelson Mandela

Our Mission

The mission of the Embrey Human Rights Program at Southern Methodist University is to educate students and other members of the global community to understand, promote, and defend human rights as responsible citizens of the world.

Travel

Australia:
August 1-14, 2013

Poland Trip:
December 16-30, 2013

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Students Taking a Stand

Nicola Muchnikoff
Class of 2010

Richardson, Texas
Major: Political Science
Minor: Human Rights
Current Position: Teach For America Teacher, 2nd grade

“Education is now and has always been the surest way to end a family’s cycle of poverty. My elementary students have so very little -- but I do not believe that this should mean they have less opportunity than their more affluent cohorts...” More »

HRW.org Headlines

Guantanamo: ‘An Unmitigated Disaster’
Mon, 20 May 2013 14:06:20 +0000

Sri Lanka: No Progress 4 Years On
Mon, 20 May 2013 08:34:43 +0000

Zambia: Stop Prosecuting People for Homosexuality
Mon, 20 May 2013 04:15:00 +0000

Burma: Telecoms Risk Complicity in Surveillance, Censorship
Sun, 19 May 2013 21:30:00 +0000

Israel: Strengthen White Phosphorus Phase-Out
Sun, 19 May 2013 03:59:59 +0000