NAU to present ‘Human Rights Across the Americas!’ in-person, Zoom presentation on Dec. 5

FLAGSTAFF — On Monday Dec 5 from 11am-12:15pm in the Blome Conference Room (and on Zoom) we are hosting a roundtable discussion with a Human Rights Across the Americas group through the State Department’s international visitor leadership program.  This is a unique opportunity, especially in Flagstaff, to hear from a diverse group of Latin American Human Rights activists! All students, staff, and faculty are welcome and translation will be provided.

In person: CIE Blome Conference Room or

Virtually: Zoom meeting ID 817 2832 6795; Passcode: CIE

https://nau.zoom.us/j/81728326795?pwd=NjU2ZE5KdTFPU2FYMG9IcFEraUdxdz09

Passcode: CIE

A light lunch will be provided at CIE following the roundtable discussion.

Topics of exploration will include human rights issues related to freedom of expression, children’s rights, women’s rights, LGBTQI rights, religious rights, the protection of racial and ethnic minorities, and freedom from torture and abuse.

Visitors include representatives from:

  • Brandon/Mocha Celis School of Gender and Sexual Diversities, Argentina
  • La Razon Newspaper, Bolivia
  • Association of Indigenous Councils of Norther Cauca, Colombia
  • Fundación Johana Maturana, Colombia
  • National Commission on Indigenous Affairs, Costa Rica
  • Independent Mobilizing Action Generating Opportunities (AMIGO), Ecuador
  • Ministry of Social Development, Uruguay
  • Venezuela Deaf Confederation, Venezuela
  • Venezuela American Friendship Association, Venezuela
  • NGO Epika, Venezuela
  • NGO Aula Abierta, Venezuela

Sponsored by Global Ties Arizona and NAU’s Center for International Education.