The Capital Region Institute for Human Rights

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Articles about our programs:

2021

“Register Now for Teen Social Justice Programs,” by Liza Frenette,  NYSUT UNITED

2020

“Human rights institute draws record participation of youth ready to change the world,” by Liza Frenette, NYSUT 


“Teen human rights institutes to be held online,” by Liza Frenette, NYSUTescription about this item


Students from Schalmont, Shaker, other schools create platform for youth expression amid COVID-19,” by Zachary Matson, The Daily Gazette


“Institute offers teens a safe space online to navigate the new normal,” by Matt Smith, NYSUT United

2019

“Teen human rights institute nurtures student activism”, Liza Frenette, NYSUT United


“Students from Schenectady, elsewhere, gather for regional activism conference” by Zachary Matson, The Daily Gazette


Parent Today article, “Raising revolutionaries: What to do when your kid wants to change the world” by Emily Popek.

2018

Learn more about our work as a founding member of the DemocracyReady NY Coalition. Read our DemocracyReady NY Coalition Launch Press Release and visit http://www.democracyreadyny.org


“Human Rights take center stage at teen symposium,” Liza Frenette, NYSUT United

“These Summer Camps For Teens Teach Effective Social Activism” Teen Life, Emily Popek

2017

“Students empowered to take on world’s social issues,” Liza Frenette, NYSUT United

2016

“Union backed human rights program inspires teens,” NYSUT United

“Stand Up for someone’s rights: Dec. 10 is Human Rights Day” Liza Frenette, NYSUT

“Students learning to soar with human rights” Liza Frenette, NYSUT

2015

“Students discuss international issues at local summit” CBS News Channel 6 video

“At human rights summit, teens gear up to make change” Liza Frenette, NYSUT Communications

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