Event
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04/16/2016
Location:
Meet at Bellefield (National Park Service Headquarters),
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Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Fee Information: $25
Contact Name: Debi Duke
Contact Email: E-Mail Us
Contact Phone Number: 845-229-9116 Ext 2035
What is the responsibility of the international community when mass murder and genocide occur? How do you move from recognizing a problem to taking action?
Students — exposed to news and video from around the world — struggle with these questions whether they articulate them or not.
This workshop, facilitated by Mary Johnson, senior historian, Facing History and Ourselves, will explore efforts to rebuild the world community after World War II and the Holocaust.
Our primary focus will be the UDHR and, in particular, the efforts of Eleanor Roosevelt who redefined the role of first lady as she established her own career in journalism and advocacy. Her role in creating the United Nations, along with her diplomatic experience and outspoken support for human rights, positioned her to play a pivotal role in creating the UDHR.
Workshop participants will learn interdisciplinary strategies and classroom activities to reinforce historical and literacy skills and explore human rights, memory, responsibility, judgment, and legacy.
After the workshop, participants may choose to join Facing History’s educator network with access to a wealth of resources, including downloadable lessons, study guides, and other online tools.