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Human Rights August 26, 2024

Environment America: Public Advocacy & Tree Policies

Going door to door seems outdated, but at Environment America, canvassing is a crucial part of advocating for the environment. After my first three weeks of canvassing, I switched over to focus on the legal side of the Old Growth Amendment, doing outreach for the Plastic Pellets Free Waters Campaign, and setting up for Lobby Day.

Experiential Learning August 23, 2024

Human Rights Found in Several Ghanaian Contexts

Curious what the summer looks like for a research intern, volunteer, and part-time engineer? Keep reading to hear about my experience in Ghana.

Human Rights August 22, 2024

Action Research Faculty Fellowship 2024-25

The Human Rights Center (HRC) invites applications from faculty of all ranks and from all units and departments across campus for a collaborative opportunity to steer the next phase of the Action Research and Rights Collective (ARRC), a community of practice around participatory research methodologies.

Human Rights August 22, 2024

New Faculty Learning Community on Business, Human Rights, and Sustainability

The Human Rights Center (HRC) invites applications from faculty of all ranks and from all units and departments across campus to join an interdisciplinary cohort at the intersection of business, human rights, and sustainability. 

August 21, 2024

Dispelling Myths and Building Empathy: My Internship Journey with Abolition Ohio

When I told my family about my human rights fellowship, their puzzled reactions highlighted a widespread misunderstanding: human trafficking isn't just a distant issue but a pervasive threat even in our own backyard. This realization fueled my commitment to raise awareness and combat misconceptions through my internship with Abolition Ohio.

Human Rights August 19, 2024

Bridging Innovation and Education: A Summer with WomHub

This summer, Makoro Kebe’s internship with WomHub was a catalyst for profound growth and insight, blending her passions for cybersecurity and education. Her experience highlighted the power of education and innovation in empowering women and underscoring broader social issues, emphasizing the crucial intersection of technology and social justice. 

Human Rights May 17, 2024

Reclaiming Power: Insights from SPHR 2023 (Part 4)

In November 2023, we gathered for the 2023 Social Practice of Human Rights, co-convening with the International Conference on the Right to Development, focused on the theme – “Decolonization and Development for Africa and People of African Descent.” This SPHR23 blog series captures the discussions and shares the learning that occurred during the conference around the themes of (1) the right to development; (2) building social movements; (3) just energy transitions; and (4) identity and belonging — as applied to Africa and the people of African descent. 

Human Rights May 06, 2024

Reclaiming Power: Insights from SPHR 2023 (Part 3)

In November 2023, we gathered for the 2023 Social Practice of Human Rights, co-convening with the International Conference on the Right to Development, focused on the theme – “Decolonization and Development for Africa and People of African Descent.” This SPHR23 blog series captures the discussions and shares the learning that occurred during the conference around the themes of (1) the right to development; (2) building social movements; (3) just energy transitions; and (4) identity and belonging — as applied to Africa and the people of African descent. 

Human Rights March 18, 2024

Reclaiming Power: Insights from SPHR 2023 (Part 2)

In November 2023, we gathered for the 2023 Social Practice of Human Rights, co-convening with the International Conference on the Right to Development, focused on the theme – “Decolonization and Development for Africa and People of African Descent.” This SPHR23 blog series captures the discussions and shares the learning that occurred during the conference around the themes of (1) the right to development; (2) building social movements; (3) just energy transitions; and (4) identity and belonging — as applied to Africa and the people of African descent.  

Human Rights March 18, 2024

SDGs at UD: Engaging with the Global Sustainable Development Agenda

We’ve been busy working on sustainable development and human rights on campus, in Dayton, and around the world.