Episode 43: Dr. Hugh Starkey, Part Two

Human Rights Education Now!

In Episode 43, Dr. Hugh Starkey discusses the crucial role of school leaders in promoting human rights education (HRE) despite facing political constraints. He explores the connections between social justice, global citizenship, and HRE, highlighting the influence of Malcolm X on advocacy efforts. Hugh emphasizes the importance of building a culture of human rights both locally and globally, positioning social justice as a core aim achieved through HRE initiatives. He addresses the rights of migrants and the dehumanization strategies employed against them, recommending Council of Europe resources for educators. Hugh then argues that expanding knowledge about human rights is vital in countering authoritarianism and stresses the importance of popular education and community involvement in advancing these efforts. He reflects on influential figures like John Dewey, René Cassin, and Eleanor Roosevelt, citing a key quote from the Preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that encapsulates essential principles. Lastly, Hugh advocates for integrating human rights education into teacher training programs and underscores the necessity for government action in the United Kingdom to ensure educators are well-prepared to teach HRE in their classrooms.

Topics discussed:

• School leaders' role in human rights education
• Social justice and global citizenship connections
• Malcolm X's influence on human rights
• Building a culture of human rights
• Migrant rights in human rights education
• Dehumanization tactics against migrants
• Knowledge expansion on human rights and authoritarianism
• Popular education and community organizations' role
• Human rights education in UK teacher training programs

Full topic listing available for PDF download HERE.
Listen on our HREUSA podcast website HERE.

Introduction and Closing Music Credit: “Awakening-Spring” by Ketsa, from the Album Night Vision. Available at the Free Music Archive: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/night-vision/awakening-spring/

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