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ISHR Impact Report January-December 2019

ISHR's HUMAN RIGHTS CLASS IN A BOX IMPACT REPORT2019

total direct impact students, teachers and professors during events, classes, programs, workshops and talks.

TOTAL DIRECT IMPACT 2.898

MIAMI DADE COLLEGE NORTH'S CAMPUS: 549 STUDENTS

MIAMI DADE COLLEGE WOLFSON'S CAMPUS: 189 STUDENTS

MIAMI DADE COLLEGE PADRON'S CAMPUS: 25 STUDENTS

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (FIU): 103 STUDENTS

MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS: 225 TEACHERS

MIAMI DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS: 1447 STUDENTS

SPECIAL EVENTS ART EXHIBITION AT MIAMI DADE COLLEGE WOLFSON CAMPUS: 360 STUDENTS AND FACULTY

Presentations: 63

Presentations were conducted by Directors of International Solidarity for Human Rights, Elizabeth Sanchez Vegas and Devorah Sasha, at the following Educational Institutions: Miami Dade College's CAMPUSES, Florida International University, University of Miami, and Miami Dade County Public Schools.

Miami Dade College North Campus. 80 students impacted.
Miami Dade College Padron's Campus. 25 students impacted

Human Rights Class in a Box - Miami Dade College North Campus - School of Justice. / February 2019

Miami Dade College North Campus, School of Justice. A group of police enforcement students from BLE#351 (Basic Law Enforcement), received the Human Rights Class in a Box Workshop, an introduction to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Instructor Armando Sotero. 32 students impacted.

"Human Rights Class in a Box" - Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus - February 2019

Genocide Class. Professor. Dr. Eric Belokon Ph.D., Psy.D. Professor, Psychology, MDC. 22 students impacted.

"Women's History Month" - Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus - Centre Gallery / March 2019

International Solidarity for Human Rights in collaboration with Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus, celebrated Women's History Month with the hanging of the exhibition "It is the We not the Me" by Watercolor Artist Wilma Bulkin Siegel, MD. This exhibition was a retrospective of six of Dr. Siegel's Series of Portraits relative to issues of the XX-XXI centuries such as: Holocaust Survivors, Second Generation of the Holocaust Veterans, Muslim Women in America, Children of the Modern Family, Spirituality. Doctor Bulkin Siegel , MD gave a Lecture during the opening of the Art Show at the Centre Gallery Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus. The exhibition was up for one month. The President of Miami Dade Collge Wolfson Campus, Dr. Joaquin Martinez and the President of Miami Dade College North and Padron's Campuses, Dr. Malou Harrison, were present during the inauguration of the exhibition. 360 students, faculty were impacted.

ISHR's participation in the Solution Fair. Internship and volunteer opportunities - Florida International University - March 2019

International Solidarity for Human Rights participated in the the Solution Fair and Internship and volunteer opportunities organized and held in March 27 by Florida International University. It was attended by students who were interested in developing solutions to address social and environmental challenges and learn how they can contribute to the social progress of their communities. 28 students impacted .

"Human Rights Class in a Box" Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy / April 2019

Human Rights Class in a Box at José Martí MAST 6-12 Academy. Special thanks to Eduardo V. Cruz - English Teacher /National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS). Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy, was ranked at Number 12 in the State of Florida and Number 88 in the nation in 2018. ISHR's facilitators were privileged to interact with a fantastic group of students! Human rights education will move students from understanding human rights concepts to examining their experiences from a human rights perspective and incorporating these concepts into their personal values and decision-making processes. Two of the students from these school, both 8th graders, Linnet Chio and Jocelyn Padron, won the 2018-2019 Human Rights Essay Contest that The Division of Academics, Department of Social Sciences in cooperation with International Solidarity for Human Rights launched for the celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.The purpose of this essay contest was to promote and improve student writing abilities as well as increase student awareness and knowledge of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights. 30 students impacted.

"Department of Social Sciences" Secondary Social Sciences Department Chairpersons Meeting / May 2019

Presentation of the Human Rights Class in a Box Program to the Secondary Social Sciences Chairpersons, by Elizabeth Sanchez-Vegas and Devorah Sasha, Directors of International Solidarity for Human Rights.40 teachers impacted.

"Human Rights Class in a Box" at i-Prep Academy / May 2019

Human Rights Class in a Box Program, 3rd grade iPrep Academy. Thanks to the MDCPS for their support and for understanding the great responsibility that educating in human rights is. Special thanks to Bob Brazofsky, Executive Director (Division of Academics, Department of Social Sciences MDCPS) and to David Lawrence Jr. Chair of The Children’s Movement of Florida for their support and their precense during the lecture. 36 Students 2 teachers impacted.

University of Miami School of Education & Human Development / The Miami Dade County Public Schools Division of Academics, Department of Schools of Social Sciences/The Holocaust Teacher Institute / June 2019

The University of Miami School of Education & Human Development and The Miami Dade County Public Schools Division of Academics, Department of Schools of Social Sciences presented the Holocaust Teacher Institute June 11th-14th at the University of Miami- Newman Alumni Center. During 4 days, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm presenters, teachers and special guests learned and discussed different Holocaust perspectives and different ways to teach the history of the Holocaust. International Solidarity for Human Rights was invited to present its program "Human Rights Class in a Box" to the teachers and special guests. ISHR explained what is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights , its relation with the holocaust and the importance of teaching human rights in schools. In collaboration with the Holocaust Teacher Institute ISHR handed out 140 copies of the Pocket Guide to Human Rights to the teachers, guests and speakers who were participating in the program. Teachers impacted: 120.

"Human Rights Class in a Box" Miami Dade College North Campus School of Justice / July 2019

Thanks to the School of Justice of Miami Dade College at North Campus , and specially thanks to Professor Clay Pfleegor, Law Enforcement instructor, for the invitation to conduct Human Rights Class in a Box Talk. 32 students impacted.

ISHR's Lecture. Department of Social Science MDCPS Back to School Conference / August 2019

2019-2020 Celebrating the 100 years of Women's Suffrage. Back to School Conference August 15, 2019 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. International Solidarity participated in the Miami Dade County Public Schools Back to School Conference that the Department of Social Science held at Ronald Reagan / Doral Senior High School. More than 150 teachers assisted to this event and International Solidarity for Human Rights Directors conducted 4 sessions of 55 minutes each. International Solidarity for Human Rights sessions were dedicated to the teaching of the Human Rights Class in a Box program which can be implemented in class by teachers K-12 during school year. The teachers learned the importance of teaching the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and ISHR's Directors discussed ideas with the teachers about the effective instructional strategies that can be put in place relating to the teaching human rights. 30 Teachers impacted.

"ISHR's Human Rights Class in a Box" Miami Dade College North Campus School of Social Science / September 9th, 2019.

What: Human Rights Class in a Box: Introduction to the History of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights / Education and Learning of our inalienable Human Rights. Where: Miami Dade College North Campus. Department of Social Science. September 9, 2019 / 3 Courses: Students Impacted: 95

ISHR's "Human Rights Class in a Box" Miami Dade College North Campus School of Social Science / September 10th, 2019.

What: Human Rights Class in a Box: Introduction to the History of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights / Education and Learning of our inalienable Human Rights. Where: Miami Dade College North Campus Department: Social Science 3 Courses: Students Impacted: 100

ISHR's "Human Rights Class in a Box" Miami Dade College North Campus School of Social Science / September 11th, 2019.

Human Rights Class in a Box lecture at Miami Dade College North Campus. Thanks to Dean of Faculty Michaela Tomova for being present during our presentation and for her extraordinary closing words to the students. 35 students impacted.

ISHR's "Human Rights Class in a Box" Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus Peace Center. School of Social Science / September 12th, 2019.

2 courses, 2 classes, back to back, at MDC Wolfson Campus (Peace Center). Another day of lectures in Human Rights Class in a Box. Special thanks to Uriel and Silvia from Alliance for Fair Food for a great and interesting presentation. Thank you Professors Dr. Eric Belokon, Ph.D., Psy.D. Associate Professor Senior, Psychology and Benjamin L. Augustyn, M.A., M.A. Instructor, Sociology & Anthropology. 92 Students impacted.

ISHR's "Human Rights Class in a Box" Miami Dade College North Campus-Carrie P. Meek EEC / September 14th, 2019.

At the Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Education Center with student leaders in Principles of Business (GEB1011). Human Rights and Ethics and Social Responsibilities of Business, and Sustainable Development Goals. Business has an important role and responsibility to respect human rights around the world. From modern slavery to digital privacy, respect for human rights must be core to every business decision. Special thanks and congratulations to Professor Miguel Murphy (Senior Academic and Career Advisor – Advisement & Career Services Adjunct Faculty, School of Global Business, Trade and Transportation MDC North Campus), you have a wonderful group of students, now "Human Rights Ambassadors". 12 students impacted.

ISHR's "Human Rights Class in a Box" Miami Dade College North Campus-School of Justice / September 16th, 2019.

What: Human Rights Class in a Box: Introduction to the History of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the study and learning of the human rights enshrined in the Declaration. Importance of Human Rights in today's world. Human Trafficking and the violation of human rights. School of Justice - 3 courses: Professor: Selena Respass/ Introduction to Criminal/ Crime, Violence & Schools/ Human Behavior Students impacted: 63

ISHR's "Human Rights Class in a Box" Miami Dade College North Campus-School of Justice / September 16th, 2019

What: Human Rights Class in a Box: Introduction to the History of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the study and learning of the human rights enshrined in the Declaration. Importance of Human Rights in today's world. Human Trafficking and the violation of human rights. School of Justice: Professor Clyde Pfleegor 1 course: bLE 358 legal. 33 students impacted.

ISHR's "Human Rights Class in a Box" Miami Dade College North Camus. School of Justice-Honors College students. September 17th, 2019.

Human Rights Class in a Box lectures to 2 courses: Juvenile Delinquency and Honors College Students IDH at MDC North Campus. Thank you Professor Selena Respass for the invitation.Thanks to Dean of Faculty Michaela Tomova MDCNORTH for taking time out of your busy schedule to attend our presentation. 50 students impacted.

ishr's "Human Rights Class in a Box". Miami Dade College North Campus. Honors College Students IDH Class, Sept 19th, 2019.

IDH Class of Honors College Miami Dade College North Campus. Professor Selena Respass. 17 students impacted.

Human rights and human trafficking Florida international university / October 2019.

FIU.FIU and International Community Engagement Project (ICEP) for this great opportunity! What a GREAT GROUP of international students from around the world! We had the opportunity to share our knowledge about Human Rights and Human Trafficking (Modern Slavery) Impacted: 45 students.
FIU and International Community Engagement Project (ICEP) Lecture in Human Rights and Human Trafficking (Modern Slavery) / Congratulations to ICEP for promoting the understanding, respect and enjoyment of human rights through education. Special thanks to Dr. Alejandra Parra Director ISSS/Interim Director, OSA, FIU and to Jhonery Mendoza Coordinator ISSS-MMC and Claudia Biscardi Coordinator/DSO/ARO ISSS – MMC. Students impacted: 45.

children of the modern family art exhibition. miami dade college north campus. October 11th, 2019.

Thanks to Miami Dade College North Campus' President Dr. Malou C. Harrison, Faculty and Staff for your continuous support to ISHR initiatives.The opening of the exhibition of “Children of the Modern Family Exhibit” by Dr. Wilma Bulkin Siegel, M.D., at the Library Art Spaces was a success. CHILDREN OF THE MODERN FAMILY: "Our society of the Western World is changing rapidly and so too families are changing. With change there is always a question of new and suspicion- often labels of negativity. It is my obsession in my work to accept people for who they are not who I wish them to be. In short it is about “antibigotry” i.e. about tolerance and respect. The modern family is LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender), single male parent who has a child through a surrogate, a single female artificially inseminated, and the interracial family. I feel that the offspring of this “Modern Family” are like” little old souls”. They are empathetic to others. I feel the parents have been through bigotry in our society and wish for and teach their children to not have bigotry within themselves. It is about mutual respect for the human rights of others. I wish to paint the children to tell their story and show their place in society in making a pathway for the future in our society to have empathy towards others and self respect for themselves". WILMA BULKIN SIEGEL,M.D. Impact: 60 people during the unveiling.

ISHR's human rights class in a box peace center miami dade college wolfson campus/ October 2019

ISHR's Human Rights Class in a Box presentation at MDC Wolfson Campus. ISHR's special guests presentation from Immokalee Alliance for Fair Food Co-coordinator Uriel Zelaya-Perez and Wilson Perez (Immokalee Farm Worker). Topic: Human Rights - Slavery in Agriculture - Human rights abuses historically faced by Florida farm workers. Imapct: 75 students (3 classes)

"Tuesday times round tables" at Florida international university November 19th and 21st, 2019.

The Route to Human Rights in the Primitive Way Project. Hicking the Way of Saint James. Presentations at Florida International University conducted by Elizabeth Sanchez Vegas and Devorah Sasha, Directors of the Program. Impact: 30 students and faculty.