Education Forum - Forum - USA Human Rights2024-03-29T02:38:38Zhttp://usahumanrights.com/forum/feed/category/Education+ForumTortured for 13 yearshttp://usahumanrights.com/forum/questioned2016-05-22T23:00:06.000Z2016-05-22T23:00:06.000Zdavid james oistenhttp://usahumanrights.com/members/davidjamesoisten<div><p>I was denied my right to refuse medical treatment by doctors in West Michigan. I was Placed on every available anti-psychotic and mood stabilizer, one after another each, producing never warned about painful, bizaar, and always crippling effects.</p><p>Police, doctors, nurses, and mental health doctors and staff continually placed me in not wanted illegal and akward sexual situations. bizaar dangerous and debilitating gentic research on the side of dysfunction.</p><p>I was on a prolixin induced forced march, 22 hours a day, for six years.</p><p>Once while being held in a mental clinic my studio apartment was shown on the grand rapids local t.v. news program because it had mysteriously exploded (hash-bomb) no one involved was ever questioned by the police or sought out for investigation. news agencies refused to speak with me.</p><p>All signs and symptoms of any supposed mental illness and/or drug addiction of mine went away after I gained my freedom and cleansed my body of prescription drugs/"medications".</p><p></p></div>American Friends Service Committee Human Rights Summithttp://usahumanrights.com/forum/american-friends-service-committee-human-rights-summit2014-06-12T18:37:40.000Z2014-06-12T18:37:40.000ZJean-Louis Peta Ikambanahttp://usahumanrights.com/members/JeanLouisPetaIkambana<div><p>The 2014 DC Human Rights Learning and Advocacy Summit brings together ten young people from the AFSC-DC Human Rights Learning Project and AFSC South Region youth programs. These young participants were selected by their program directors to attend the summit in Washington D.C. during the summer of 2014 to become trained in human rights. During this summer's Summit they will bring about meaningful social change by learning how to effectively advocate before their elected officials at the local level, in Congress, at City Council (for D.C. youth), and at the international level (U.N.).</p><p>The objectives of this program are to introduce the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a vehicle to address basic issues of conflict and of economic and social injustice, to increase knowledge about human rights, to interact with other AFSC youth from around the country and to become trained in effective advocacy techniques.</p><p>At AFSC it is our hope that, at the Summit's close, at least 80% of youth participants show increased knowledge of human rights, and increased ability to implement their new advocacy skills. The Summit prepares all participants to develop advocacy techniques within their local chapters.</p><p></p><p>Please be in contact with any questions about the 2014 Youth Human Rights Summit, or with any interest in assisting!</p><p>Jean-Louis & Kiely</p><p>AFSC</p><p>1822 R St. NW, Washington D.C. 20009</p><p>202-544-0324, afsc.org/dc</p></div>What do you feel are the most pressing human rights issues today?http://usahumanrights.com/forum/most-pressing-human-rights2014-02-06T00:47:12.000Z2014-02-06T00:47:12.000ZUSA Human Rights Teamhttp://usahumanrights.com/members/team<div>Let us know...</div>A human right is 'No Torture'. From your perspective, how do we stop our children from being bullied in schools?http://usahumanrights.com/forum/a-human-right-is-no-torture-from-your-perspective-how-do-we-stop2014-02-06T00:46:16.000Z2014-02-06T00:46:16.000ZUSA Human Rights Teamhttp://usahumanrights.com/members/team<div>Let us know...</div>The 'Right to Education' is a human right. How can we better educate our youth about knowing their human rights?http://usahumanrights.com/forum/the-right-to-education-is-a-human-right-how-can-we-better-educate2014-02-06T00:43:44.000Z2014-02-06T00:43:44.000ZUSA Human Rights Teamhttp://usahumanrights.com/members/team<div>Let us know...</div>If you were a legislator, what is the one law you would pass right now with regard to Human Rights?http://usahumanrights.com/forum/if-you-were-a-legislator-what-is-the-one-law-you-would-pass-right2014-02-06T00:42:56.000Z2014-02-06T00:42:56.000ZUSA Human Rights Teamhttp://usahumanrights.com/members/team<div>Let us know...</div>Human Rights Education & Definitionhttp://usahumanrights.com/forum/human-rights-education-definition2013-10-14T16:32:49.000Z2013-10-14T16:32:49.000ZDerek Hitchmanhttp://usahumanrights.com/members/derek<div><p>Below is an <a href="http://www.amnesty.org/en/human-rights-education" target="_blank">excerpt from Amnesty International</a> on their definition of human rights.</p>
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<p>We believe <em>that human rights education is fundamental for addressing the underlying causes of human rights violations, preventing human rights abuses, combating discrimination, promoting equality, and enhancing people’s participation in democratic decision-making processes.</em></p>
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<p><em>'Human rights education is a deliberate, participatory practice aimed at empowering individuals, groups and communities through fostering knowledge, skills and attitudes consistent with internationally recognized human rights principles.'</em></p>
<p><em>'As a medium to long-term process, human rights education seeks to develop and integrate people's cognitive, affective and attitudinal dimensions, including critical thinking, in relation to human rights. Its goal is to build a culture of respect for and action in the defence and promotion of human rights for all.'</em></p>
<p><em>Human rights education is an internationally recognized method for promoting human rights on a local, national and global level among many levels of stakeholders.</em></p>
<p><em>Human rights education can also play a vital role in building social structures that support participatory democracies and the resolution of conflict, and can provide a common understanding of how to address political and social differences equitably and celebrate cultural diversity.</em></p>
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<p><strong><span style="color: green;">Respond to this forum post with your thoughts on the above and what you feel human rights mean to YOU</span></strong></p>
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</div>How to Get the Public Service Announcements Shown on TVhttp://usahumanrights.com/forum/how-to-get-the-public-service-announcements-shown-on-tv2013-10-14T16:26:40.000Z2013-10-14T16:26:40.000ZDerek Hitchmanhttp://usahumanrights.com/members/derek<div><p>Many TV stations show educational Public Service Announcements (PSAs) for free to inform the public about key social issues such as cancer, child abuse and, in our case, raise awareness about human rights. <br />
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In many countries TV stations are required to give a certain amount of free time to run public benefit PSAs. The TV station will play a certain number of PSAs each month for the amount of time they are required to give.<br />
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TV stations differ in the type of broadcast equipment they use. Some larger TV stations can only play he highest broadcast-quality tapes. As you are contacting stations, you will find that not every station will want the same format. Here is a list of the most common formats you will be asked about, with definitions:<br />
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DVD: DVD stands for 'digital video disk' or sometimes 'digital versatile disk'. Its main uses are video and data storage. Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI) provides DVDs with sound that has been specially mixed for TV airings, referred to as TV mix or broadcast mix, which is the format that must be used to ensure the sound quality of the broadcast.<br />
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Betacam: The title 'Betacam' includes a group of professional broadcast-quality videotape formats. There are a variety of Betacam tapes, which includes one of the most common ones, Betacam SP (Superior Performance).<br />
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DV: This stands for 'digital video'; the smaller version of this is the MiniDV cassette, which is very commonly used today in video cameras. Another common kind of DV is the DVCam, which is a more professional grade.<br />
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Contact us on this site when you need a broadcast-quality format to request the format you need.<br /></p>
<p><strong>Getting PSAs shown on TV</strong><b><br /></b><br />
Here are the basic steps to follow to get PSAs shown on TV:<br />
<b><br /></b> 1. Use the Internet or a media directory to find names, addresses and phone numbers of local TV stations in your area.<br />
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2. Call the station, tell the receptionist you want to speak to the person in charge of PSAs for the station (usually called the 'Public Service Director' or 'Public Affairs Director'). If needed, inform the person that you have PSAs released by Youth for Human Rights International, and describe what we do and the message that we forward.<br />
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3. Once you are in contact with the Public Service Director (or similar title), note down their name, phone number and email address as this will be your main contact at the station to get the PSAs shown.<br />
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4. Inform the Public Service Director on the PSAs you want to be shown on TV and tell him you are interested in having them shown on his station.<br />
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5. The person will most likely ask you to send in the PSAs or you can offer to send them to him. Find out what format the TV station needs and also find out how many viewers they have (their viewership). If the station needs a format you do not have then contact YHRI to get a copy. Tell the person you are sending him a DVD with the PSAs so he can view them and that you will follow with the PSAs in the format they need for broadcasting. <br />
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6. Mail the PSAs DVD to the person with a cover letter or visit the station and deliver it personally. It is always preferable to have a face-to-face meeting with the person who manages the PSAs as this offers the best opportunity to show them the PSAs and get their agreement to show them on TV.<br />
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Note that sponsorship of the campaign by, or partnership with, a diverse group of well-respected organizations and individuals in your community can be a very helpful factor in a Public Service Director’s decision to run the PSAs.</p>
<p>Use any contacts you have at the station to help confirm the showing of the PSAs on TV.<br />
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7. Order the PSAs in the required format from YHRI if a DVD will not be good enough. If the station uses DVD as their broadcast format, a DVD with a TV/broadcast mix needs to be provided to the station.<br />
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8.  Follow up with the station a few days after sending them the PSAs to be sure the station received them. Ask if they plan to run the PSAs. If they do, ask them when they plan to show them. If not, ask them would be a good time to follow up with them again. Reiterate why the PSAs are worthwhile, briefing them on positive feedback such as from other stations that have aired the PSAs and decided to continue airing them because of favourable public response. Once confirmed, also establish which PSAs  they plan to run (or if it is all of them) and when.<br />
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9. Be sure to send a thank-you note to anyone who runs the PSAs and include any feedback from the PSAs airing or other campaign results in the area.<br />
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Important note: You will probably need to follow up with the TV station and contact them to make sure they do show the PSAs. Don’t expect the stations to report to you when they have decided to air the PSAs and when they have been shown. The staff at the station are very busy and they get many requests, so you have to be the one contacting them to ask for the information. <br />
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This is a basic step-by-step note of what you need to do to get the PSAs shown on TV. Every station is different, so be flexible in your approach, the above provides you with the basic guidelines to follow.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
</div>How to Become Active with USAHumanRights.comhttp://usahumanrights.com/forum/how-to-become-active-with-usahumanrights-com2013-10-14T16:13:37.000Z2013-10-14T16:13:37.000ZDerek Hitchmanhttp://usahumanrights.com/members/derek<div><p><strong>Here is what you need to do to start to be active:</strong><br />
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1. First you should upload your photo so we can all see real people! You can do this on your 'My Page'  - see the top menu.<br />
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2. Participate in discussions in the Forum and answer questions from other human rights educators.</p>
<p>3. If you are an Educator - teacher, lecturer or social worker and involved in Human Rights education - use the <a href="http://usahumanrights.com/30-public-service-announcements" target="_self">PSAs</a> and <a href="http://usahumanrights.com/the-story-of-human-rights" target="_self">Story of Human Rights</a> to educate others.  Alternatively, you can <a href="http://usahumanrights.com/teaching-curriculums" target="_self">order materials or sign up to the teaching curriculum</a> that we provide.<br />
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4. <a href="http://usahumanrights.com/photos" target="_self">Upload photos and videos</a> of human rights education or other activities that you are involved in.  This way other members can see what you're up to and learn from your experiences.</p>
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<p><b>Here is what you should do next:</b></p>
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Education - direct education and presentations to schools, universities and other youth groups<br />
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Awareness - the broad public broadcasting of the human rights videos - the Public Service Announcements which are on this site.<br />
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Legislation - gaining support to mandate the UN Declaration of Human Rights to be taught in schools around the country. <br />
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1. Tell your friends about us and show them the videos, invite them to join the network.<br />
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2. Contact your local schools, universities and other youth groups and arrange to show them the Human Rights Videos and booklets, or undertake the full Education program.<br />
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3. <a href="http://usahumanrights.com/events" target="_blank">Post the date and details of an Event</a> on the network site calendar well before the date it will happen and invite other members to help you to deliver the event or to attend.<br />
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4. <a href="http://usahumanrights.com/resource-library/News" target="_blank">Post the news of your event</a> and <a href="http://usahumanrights.com/photos" target="_blank">upload the photos</a> so we can see the event and share your successes and results on the network.<br />
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5. If you are working in the media or have contacts in the media, arrange to have the 30 Human Rights videos played in public places - TV, cinemas, and so on.<br />
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Good luck, and please <a href="mailto:usahumanrights1@gmail.com" target="_blank">contact us</a> if you need any assistance.<br />
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