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Workshop on Global & Human Rights Issues |
You are invited to apply!
Workshop for Prospective Levermore Global Scholars
"Globally Aware and Human Rights Conscious"
High School seniors admitted and interested in joining Levermore Global Scholars Program (LGS) in Fall 2009 are encouraged to apply for and participate in the LGS workshop on global and human rights issues.
Date/Time
Students can choose to attend the workshop either on January 29 (Thursday) or January 30 (Friday). The program will begin at 8:30 a.m. and finish at 6:00 p.m. The schedule of topics/games for both dates is the same.
Location
Adelphi University Garden City campus, University Center rooms 211-214
Direction to Garden City campus.
Program
Global and Human Rights Issues: discussions topics/games.
Available Seats
Each workshop (29 or 30 January) can host up to 25 students.
Food
Lunch, refreshments and snacks provided.
How to Apply
Interested students should send an email to Yana Kusayeva, LGS Coordinator, at kusayeva@adelphi.edu or call at 516.877.4183.
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Arrival |
| 9:00 a.m. |
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1st Discussion: What is Globalization
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| 9:30 a.m. |
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2nd Discussion: What are Human Rights?
Workshop: "Never Again" - A Genocide Story
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| 11:30 a.m. |
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Workshop: Step Forward
Have you ever imagined how people that are different from you are treated? Do you know what their lives are like?
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| 12:30 p.m. |
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Lunch |
| 1:30 p.m. |
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Human Rights Workshops - please choose one
- The Web of Life: people are a part of the environment – not apart from it.
- Are living and non-living things interdependent?
- How does human activity impact the environment? What are the consequences?
- Refugees’ plight
- Why do people migrate?
- Do countries have a right to reject refugees at their borders?
- Gender-related Issues
- What are the issues and rights related to sexuality, including homosexuality?
- What is gender equality?
- Multinational corporations and human rights
- Right to property vs. right to life?
- How is decision-making affected by lobbying groups?
- Front Page
- Is the media objective?
- What is the media’s role in addressing human rights issues?
- Let Every Voice Be Heard & Rights Bingo!
- How does the education system meet people's needs?o
- Are human rights protected?
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| 2:30 p.m. |
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Arms Trade and Human Rights Workshop
How does arms trade affect human rights?
Who are the main players in arms trade?
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| 3:25 p.m. |
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Taking Action: Workshops
What is your role in addressing these issues?
How can you promote positive change?
Introduction to SWAT analysis
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| 6:00 p.m. |
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Conclusion
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Contact
For more information, please contact:
Levermore Global Scholars Program
p - 516.877.4183
f - 516.237.8522
e - levermorescholars@adelphi.edu
This page was last modified on October 10, 2011.
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