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There is no such thing as a lesser person.

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

Nelson Mandela

More Ways to Get Involved

The fight to protect human rights is an ongoing effort. Atrocities continue, and education is our greatest weapon.

There are virtually unlimited ways for each of us to get involved. Please explore the categories listed on the left, in addition to these pages listed under Program Info:

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

Q&A: Turning Migrants into Criminals
Wed, 22 May 2013 04:01:23 +0000

US: Prosecuting Migrants is Hurting Families
Wed, 22 May 2013 04:01:00 +0000

Kazakhstan: Drop Religious Incitement Charges
Wed, 22 May 2013 03:45:00 +0000

US: Policy Recommendations on Counterterrorism
Tue, 21 May 2013 21:18:26 +0000

Afghanistan: Surge in Women Jailed for ‘Moral Crimes’
Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000