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International Education Week and US Human Rights

By humanrightsathome

U.S. human rights advocates often gain perspective on the meaning of human rights and what is possible for human rights implementation through global interactions.  For example, the Human Rights Cities movement that is taking hold in US cities such as Pittsburgh originated in Argentina.   And the U.S. movement for a right to civil counsel has been inspired by, as Justice Ginsburg might say, “sidelong glances” to civil justice systems in Europe.   

In November, the U.S. government will celebrate the international education that often facilitates such exchanges of human rights ideas with International Education Week, November 16-20, 2015. This is a sort of pot-luck celebration, with a “bring your own” format; the hosts (in this case, the U.S. State Department and the Dep’t of Education) provide the advertising space and ideas for promotional materials, while the guests bring the programmatic content. According to the government website:

  “International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international     education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.

  We encourage the participation of all individuals and institutions interested in international education and exchange activities, including schools, colleges and universities, embassies, international organizations, businesses, associations, and community organizations. Individuals and institutions tend to hold IEW events as it is convenient for them in their local communities. We want you to celebrate as much and as often as you like! To that end, we are providing promotional materials that allow you the flexibility to promote events whenever they may be planned!”

While the domestic US human rights movement certainly does not represent an incursion of international ideas, the National International Education Week provides an opportune vehicle to showcase many of the human rights events that are happening around the US, and that are enhanced by international dialogue.  To advertise your event, click here.