AFT HUMAN RIGHTS RESOURCES
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    • AFT and Save Ukraine Connect Our Youth
    • AFT VP Vicky Rae Byrd in Support of PSI Resolution #50
    • Report on Rebuilding Ukranian Community Center
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  • Share My Lesson
  • Blinken Letter Fatima
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  • Leo in Buenos Aires
  • Trauma Informed Education Professional Development in Arabic
  • Shahd Bishar Video
  • Rami Hod Video
  • Noa Sattath Video
  • Uri Weltmann Video

About Us


This website was created by teachers, for teachers, to raise awareness about human rights issues throughout the world. The names below are teachers who have dedicated time and contributed content to AFT's Teach Human Rights webpage. ​


Andrew Beiter

Buffalo, NY – Springville Middle School – U.S. History – Springville Education Employees Association (Local 4084)

Michael Brunson

Chicago, IL – Recording Secretary – Chicago Teachers Union (Local 1)

Donna Bryan

Coxsackie, NY – Coxsackie-Athens High School – Englilsh – Coxsackie-Athens Teachers Association (Local 2593)

Julie Caccamise

Washington, DC – Wilson High School – Social Studies – Washington Teachers Union (Local 6)

Dave Cash

​New Orleans, LA – McDonogh 35 Senior High School – Social Studies – United Teachers of New Orleans (Local 527)

Judi Freeman

Boston, MA – Boston Latin School – History – Boston Teachers Union (Local 66)

Jim Gang

Buffalo, NY – Hamburg High School – History – Hamburg Teachers Association (Local 2702)

Juan Ramirez

Los Angeles, CA – Elementary Vice President – United Teachers Los Angeles (Local 01021) 

Tracy Lally

Melbourne, FL – Quest Elementary School – Brevard Federation of Teachers (Local 2098)

Lori Raybold

Buffalo, NY – Hamburg High School – English – Hamburg Teachers Association (Local 2702)

Walter Taylor

Chicago, IL – Quest Center – Professional Development Director – ​Chicago Teachers Union (Local 1) 

Tammie F. Vinson

Chicago, IL – Robert Emmet Elementary School – Special Education – Chicago Teachers Union (Local 1)
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  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • Contact
    • Subscribe
    • Media Page
  • LESSON PLANS
    • Tulsa 1921
    • Educating for Democracy: Voting
    • Educating for Democracy: Speech
    • Educating for Democracy: Free Press
    • Refugees
    • Restorative Practices
    • Legacy of Nelson Mandela
    • Youth Activism
    • Sweatshops
    • A Nation of Immigrants
    • Genocide
    • Human Trafficking
    • Girls' Education
    • #BringBackOurGirls
    • Islamophobia
    • Say No to Zero Tolerance
  • TRAUMA-INFORMED TRAINING
    • Module 1: Introduction to Trauma
    • Module 2: What are the Symptoms of a Traumatized Child?
    • Module 3: How Educators Can Support Children Who Have Experienced Trauma
    • Module 4: What Can Be Done In the Classroom and School to Incorporate Trauma-Informed Practices and Policies
    • Educator Resources
  • AFT Statements
    • #FreeFatimaAlRimawi
    • GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE >
      • AFT Staff Pledge to End VAW
    • AFT Supports Ukraine
    • AFT Executive Council Statement on Ukraine
    • Democracy Committee Meeting
    • AFT Supports GEW on Independent Unions in Russia
    • Visit to Poland 2022
    • AFT DONATION OF GENERATORS TO UKRAINE
    • UKRAINE RESOLUTION JULY 2023
    • AFT and Save Ukraine Connect Our Youth
    • AFT VP Vicky Rae Byrd in Support of PSI Resolution #50
    • Report on Rebuilding Ukranian Community Center
    • ISTP Report
  • Affiliate Resolutions
    • PSI Resolution
    • E.I. Resolution on Afghanistan
    • ITUC Resolution on Iran
    • Statement from Brazilian Unions
    • PSI: "The War in Israel and Palestine"
  • Videos
    • VIDEO: Randi Weingarten at ITUC
    • Video: Polish Summer Camp Farewells
    • VIDEO: Stuart Appelbaum at ITUC
    • American Friends of the Parents Circle
    • Video from Sakena Fund re Afghanistan
  • Share My Lesson
  • Blinken Letter Fatima
  • Herzog Letter Fatima
  • Leo in Buenos Aires
  • Trauma Informed Education Professional Development in Arabic
  • Shahd Bishar Video
  • Rami Hod Video
  • Noa Sattath Video
  • Uri Weltmann Video