About
the
Human Rights Awareness Tour
Mission Statement
The Human Rights Awareness Tour is a series of captivating and stimulating events that aim to raise awareness about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights laid forth by the United Nations, to educate on current issues and human rights topics, and to inspire and motivate university students nationwide.
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Origins
The Human Rights Awareness Tour started as a week of events geared towards educating students about the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The first Human Rights Awareness week was put on by a small, dedicated group of Human Rights Minors at the University of Connecticut, one of the few institutions to offer a degree on the subject. As members of the student group Idealists United, these students sought to complete their internships through an exciting and entertaining series of events sponsored by the student organization. The ultimate week was so successful that the now-graduated organizors decided to bring it on tour, to raise awareness among students across the nation.
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Organization
The Human Rights Awareness Tour is a program of the Dave Foster Foundation which is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization.