Q. Why should I attend Human Rights Week at AU?
A: You should attend Human Rights Week because it will give you a better understanding of the many approaches to achieving human rights. The more tools you have on your toolbelt the better prepared you are to fix a problem, and this year's panelists will discuss their individual approaches or "tools" to achieving human rights. From education and training, campaigning, non-violent protests to development, our panelists will cover many aspects of achieving human rights!
Q: Can I get class credit for attending a panel?
A: Yes! You can get class credit if your professor is participating in the passport program or if you get pre-approval from your professor.
Q: How will my professor know that I attended an event?
A: Your professor should give you a passport before Human Rights Week begins. Make sure to bring your passport to each panel you attend and you will receive a special stamp for each event. Don't leave without your stamp if you expect class credit! If you have arranged to receive class credit from a professor not participating in the passport program make sure you discuss with your professor what requirements he or she has for you to receive credit.
Q: What are the details of the event?
A: The panels will be held from 12 noon -1:00pm Monday, November 7- Friday, November 11. The panels are at the same time everyday but NOT the same location. Be sure to check the schedule (found online here:https://www.american.edu/
Q: Who is in charge of the AU Human Rights Week?
A: Human Rights Week is a student-run week of daily events. Students in charge coordinate on a low level with the EPGA program and the AU Human Rights Council. The Kay Spiritual Center is a co-sponsor of the events.
Q: What is EPGA?
A: The M.A. in Ethics, Peace and Global Affairs offers an ethical response to contemporary global problems. The purpose of this interdisciplinary program, which is offered jointly by the Department of Philosophy and Religion in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Peace and Conflict Resolution Division (IPCR) in the School for International Service at American University, is to prepare students broadly in the practical application of ethical theory and policy analysis to difficult ethical choices in global affairs, and specifically to the dynamics of war and peace and conflict resolution. Hallmarks of the major include interdisciplinary inquiry, solid grounding in the foundational concepts and issues of both philosophical ethics as well as international affairs, practical applications of ethical and policy analysis to contemporary social problems in global affairs, and interactive teaching utilizing case studies, simulations, interactive exercises, and intensive class discussion.
Q: What is the AU Human Rights Council?
A: A central function of the Human Rights Council is to support and augment the existing human rights program at American University. The Council aims to highlight the scholarly work on human rights that are being produced by the faculty and students on the American University campus and the human rights activism with which students are involved on both campus grounds and abroad.
Q: Who is in charge of the AU Human Rights Week?
A: Human Rights Week is a student-run week of daily events. Students in charge coordinate on a low level with the EPGA program and the AU Human Rights Council. The Kay Spiritual Center is a co-sponsor of the events.
Q: What is EPGA?
A: The M.A. in Ethics, Peace and Global Affairs offers an ethical response to contemporary global problems. The purpose of this interdisciplinary program, which is offered jointly by the Department of Philosophy and Religion in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Peace and Conflict Resolution Division (IPCR) in the School for International Service at American University, is to prepare students broadly in the practical application of ethical theory and policy analysis to difficult ethical choices in global affairs, and specifically to the dynamics of war and peace and conflict resolution. Hallmarks of the major include interdisciplinary inquiry, solid grounding in the foundational concepts and issues of both philosophical ethics as well as international affairs, practical applications of ethical and policy analysis to contemporary social problems in global affairs, and interactive teaching utilizing case studies, simulations, interactive exercises, and intensive class discussion.
Q: What is the AU Human Rights Council?
A: A central function of the Human Rights Council is to support and augment the existing human rights program at American University. The Council aims to highlight the scholarly work on human rights that are being produced by the faculty and students on the American University campus and the human rights activism with which students are involved on both campus grounds and abroad.
