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Network Poised to Remodel Human Rights Activism

Inspired by his work in the classroom and his activism around the globe addressing human rights abuses, UA faculty member Bill Simmons launched GlobalHumanRightsDirect.com.

It doesn’t take more than a quick glance at news headlines to see that human rights are compromised in every part of the globe. (more…)

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Giving voice to Rwandan genocide survivors

As the world remembers the horrific genocide in Rwanda 20 years ago, a Michigan State University scholar is helping survivors tell their stories through a book of poems.

Laura Apol, an award-winning author and associate professor of education at MSU, wrote “Requiem, Rwanda” based on a series of workshops she organized for citizens in Rwanda to promote healing through writing, and her own experiences learning about the tragic events. (more…)

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