Episode 19 : Anita Yudkin-Suliveres part one

Episode 19 : Anita Yudkin-Suliveres part one

Washington, DC: HRE USA, 2023

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Human Rights Education Now! Podcasts; Season 1, Episode 19

In Episode 19, Anita Yudkin-Suliveres discusses the origin of her interest in human rights, human rights education (HRE), and peace education. She elaborates on her work in El Salvador and Amnesty International regarding children’s rights in Puerto Rico. Anita describes the project, Teaching for Freedom, and her role as UNESCO Chair in Peace Education at the University of Puerto Rico. Anita emphasizes the significance of collaborations between university departments, NGOs, civil society organizations, and the growing number of young people engaged in these collaborations. Next, Anita shares insights on the connections between her work and the political status of Puerto Rico and issues of decolonization and self-determination. She discusses her work in peace education and the link between Puerto Rico’s lack of political and economic autonomy, and the U. S. Congress’ creation of a fiscal oversight and management board which has had serious impacts on public policy in Puerto Rico. Anita provides suggestions around classroom strategies to address social problems in Puerto Rico that emphasize human dignity, and her understanding of what peace means in the current Puerto Rican reality while also addressing global issues such as migration, climate change and global violence along with their interconnections.

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