Episode 20 : Anita Yudkin-Suliveres part two

Episode 20 : Anita Yudkin-Suliveres part two

Washington, DC: HRE USA, 2023

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Human Rights Education Now! Podcasts; Season 1, Episode 20

In Episode 20, Anita Yudkin-Suliveres elaborates on her relationships with other scholars in Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Spanish-speaking world, as well as her Teaching For Freedom work in Costa Rica. Next, Anita discusses the lack of dialogue between the Global North and South, and the importance of accessing different ways of knowing when educating for peace, such as those from Indigenous voices. Furthermore, Anita shares her thoughts on critical pedagogy and how it has been retained as Latin American Human Rights Education (HRE). She then elaborates on the role of Paolo Freire’s work in HRE and social justice movements in Puerto Rico, along with the practice of applying a critical pedagogical lens to housing, education, and health issues in Puerto Rico. Anita also shares her thoughts on local Puerto Rican issues and their connection to global trends and issues. She then expounds upon future trends for HRE and Peace Education, such as the collaboration of scholars and activists addressing the growing trend of authoritarianism across the globe. Anita further elaborates on the development of new competencies. Lastly, Anita discusses an influential role model for her work in HRE and Peace Education – the late Dr. Betty Reardon.

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