June 11, 2018 – Human Rights Close to Home

Human Rights Close to Home

The 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and “Stand Up for Human Rights Campaign” serve as important reminders that human rights begin at home and are universal. This hybrid activist-expert panel at the UNA-USA Leadership Summit will explore intersections among human rights in the U.S., engaging the United Nations, and the significance of local action.

Moderator:
UNA-NCA’s Human Rights Committee Chair, Heather Hill

Panelists:

• Ms. Amanda Wall, Attorney-Adviser, Office of the
  Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State, Adjunct Professor of Law at Georgetown University*
• Dr. Rosemary Ann Blanchard, Associate Professor of Education
  Emeritus at California State University, UNA-Albuquerque President, Board of Directors
• Mr. Hardy Vieux, Human Rights First, Legal Director

This event will take place at the 2018 UNA-USA Leadership Summit on Monday, June 11, 11:30-12:35 pm.