Human Rights
How do we defend and extend human rights?
In Western countries, tradition and law protect and preserve our individual rights. This is not the case for millions throughout the world, and we must work toward improving justice for all.
"A mutual understanding of human rights is essential to defending them against violation.
"Exposure to the diversity of our species leads to constructive dialogue, rather than conflict.
"We have a right to live in a violence-free world and it is everyone’s responsibility to work toward this goal.
"As a nation founded on democracy that considers the rights of all citizens, we must serve as models for other nations to do the same.
"Creating a culture of understanding and peace will bring about a world free of conflict and violence.
"Our Constitution provides for equal rights under the law for all, and we must work toward guaranteeing that this is upheld.
"With the technology and complexity of our global society, we must clearly draw the line between government and private citizenship.
"As a nation founded on democracy that considers the rights of all citizens, we must serve as models for other nations to do the same.
"Access to quality legal services for all citizens is a concern, so we must broaden our scope of services.
"A mutual understanding of human rights is essential to defending them against violation.
"The human race is designed to flourish under the most trying of conditions and by understanding this behavior, we can begin to move our species forward.
"Through empathy and tolerance we can begin to mitigate the instances of violence and misunderstanding.
{STAND: A Student-led Division of Genocide Intervention Network} Our mission is to empower individuals and communities with the tools to prevent and stop genocide. STAND, the student-led division of the Genocide Intervention Network, envisions a world in which the international community protects civilians from genocidal violence and elected officials are held accountable for their action, or inaction, in the face of genocide. Contact Wynter Fenn for more information.
Visit online: http://www.standnow.org/chapter/asu{Advancement for Indigenous Preservation} AIP will seek to create a sense of camaraderie and fellowship along cultural lines, in an academic realm to support students academically and socially. Contact Michael Benally for more information.
Visit online: http://www.west.asu.edu/ose/studentorgs/search.cfm?ClubName=Advancement%20for%20Indigenous%20Preservation{Adult and Family Literacy Project} In the Department of English’s Adult and Family Literacy Project, Masters of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MTESOL) students serve at-risk English language learners in the greater Phoenix area, teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) using the latest methodology and socially-embedded teaching practices.
Visit online: http://english.clas.asu.edu/community{Students for Justice in Palestine} Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) ASU Chapter is a diverse group of students, faculty, staff and community members at Arizona State University organized on democratic principles to promote justice, human rights, liberation and self-determination for the Palestinian people. We are dedicated to educating the campus and the community of the injustices in Palestine of the past and present times. Contact Oday Shahin for more.
Visit online: http://sjpalestine.com/{Young Democrats} The ASU Young Democrats is a student organization dedicated to getting Democrats elected at the state and local level, campaigning for progressive issues, and working to encourage political discourse on campus.
Visit online: http://ydaz.org/asu/{College Republicans} To make known and promote the principles, values, and ideals of the Republican Party among the students of Arizona State University and other members of the community. To aid in the election of Republican candidates at all levels of government. To develop within students the skills of leadership, service, and politics in order to prepare them for their future service to the United States of America, the Republican Party, and their community.
Visit online: http://www.asucr.com/{Local to Global Justice} Our primary goal is to educate ASU students and the greater community about issues of local and global justice while promoting diversity, freedom of speech and academic freedom of discussion. We believe it is vital to connect local diversity, sustainability and social justice issues to larger global struggles. Contact Melissa Dickman for more information.
Visit online: http://www.localtoglobal.org/{STAND: A Student-led Division of Genocide Intervention Network} Our mission is to empower individuals and communities with the tools to prevent and stop genocide. STAND, the student-led division of the Genocide Intervention Network, envisions a world in which the international community protects civilians from genocidal violence and elected officials are held accountable for their action, or inaction, in the face of genocide. Contact Wynter Fenn for more information.
Visit online: http://www.standnow.org/chapter/asu{Advancement for Indigenous Preservation} AIP will seek to create a sense of camaraderie and fellowship along cultural lines, in an academic realm to support students academically and socially. Contact Michael Benally for more information.
Visit online: http://www.west.asu.edu/ose/studentorgs/search.cfm?ClubName=Advancement%20for%20Indigenous%20Preservation{Students for Justice in Palestine} Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) ASU Chapter is a diverse group of students, faculty, staff and community members at Arizona State University organized on democratic principles to promote justice, human rights, liberation and self-determination for the Palestinian people. We are dedicated to educating the campus and the community of the injustices in Palestine of the past and present times. Contact Oday Shahin for more.
Visit online: http://sjpalestine.com/{Young Democrats} The ASU Young Democrats is a student organization dedicated to getting Democrats elected at the state and local level, campaigning for progressive issues, and working to encourage political discourse on campus.
Visit online: http://ydaz.org/asu/{College Republicans} To make known and promote the principles, values, and ideals of the Republican Party among the students of Arizona State University and other members of the community. To aid in the election of Republican candidates at all levels of government. To develop within students the skills of leadership, service, and politics in order to prepare them for their future service to the United States of America, the Republican Party, and their community.
Visit online: http://www.asucr.com/{Local to Global Justice} Our primary goal is to educate ASU students and the greater community about issues of local and global justice while promoting diversity, freedom of speech and academic freedom of discussion. We believe it is vital to connect local diversity, sustainability and social justice issues to larger global struggles. Contact Melissa Dickman for more information.
Visit online: http://www.localtoglobal.org/{LGBTQ Coalition} The LGBTQ Coalition at ASU is home to the many lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer organizations and their allies that impact the ASU community. As a student organization, we provide programming, events, and advocacy. As a coalition, we organize the available resources for LGBTQ members of the ASU community and their allies on campus and around the Valley. Contact Max Feldhake for more.
Visit online: http://www.asulgbtq.org/{Adult and Family Literacy Project} In the Department of English’s Adult and Family Literacy Project, Masters of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MTESOL) students serve at-risk English language learners in the greater Phoenix area, teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) using the latest methodology and socially-embedded teaching practices.
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