Essays & Articles
Why Human Rights Education Matters to You
TWAICB Director Sandy Sohcot writes: In mid-July we shared Sting's words: "We need a new version of the world, one based on empathy, on solidarity, one based on our common humanity." Because I believe this vision is possible, I seek to work on it with you as part of The [...]
Invitation to Support The World As It Could Be
2016 marks the 10th year since we began the work that led to The World As It Could BeProgram (TWAICB). All the positive impacts we’ve achieved since our first youth-led presentation at Balboa High School on December 8, 2006 are possible because of generous financial support from companies, foundations and individuals. Here is our Invitation to Support [...]
If I Could Tell the World About Human Rights: Video Clips
During the culminating ceremony for our 2016 Summer Institute at Balboa High School, participants shared their thoughts on the subject “If I could tell the world about human rights…” Here are some excerpts. Harpreet Sangha Tasha Pasternack
Harpreet Sangha: If I Could Tell the World About Human Rights
continuing a series During the culminating ceremony for our 2016 Summer Institute at Balboa High School, participants shared their thoughts on the subject “If I could tell the world about human rights…” Here, Harpreet Sangha shares her personal experience. If I could tell the world about Human Rights, I would begin [...]
Summer Institute 2016: Watch the Videos!
We just completed our 7th 3-day Institute in collaboration with the University of San Francisco School of Education at Balboa High School in San Francisco, and we’d like to share with you the Culminating Presentation that took place on Day 3 of the Institute. Here are videos of the introduction [...]
Putting the ‘Human Rights’ into Education and Training
TWAICB Director Sandy Sohcot writes: As we all posed in front of our “Human Rights” tree, exhilarated by the moving and inspiring culminating presentation at our 7th 3-day Institute, I felt renewed encouragement to continue our Human Rights Education (HRE) endeavors. Ten years ago, when we launched this project as part [...]
Tasha Pasternack: If I Could Tell the World About Human Rights…
first in a series During the culminating ceremony for our 2016 Summer Institute at Balboa High School, participants shared their thoughts on the subject "If I could tell the world about human rights..." Here's Tasha Pasternack, a teacher: “If I Could Tell the World” Tasha Pasternack If I could tell [...]
Teaching Human Rights Through the Arts at Balboa High School
Jill Smith explains how she used the UDHR in her English class at Balboa High School. Recipe for Room 300 Take 30 Articles. Add 29 students from five countries. Stir gently. Fold in equal parts reading, writing, listening, and speaking, and courage. While continuing to stir, add 1 cup [...]
A New Version of the World?
TWAICB Director Sandy Sohcot writes: In her July 18, 2016 column in the Datebook section of the San Francisco Chronicle, Leah Garchik quotes the musician Sting: "We need a new version of the world, one based on empathy, on solidarity, one based on our common humanity." I couldn't agree more! Join us on Thursday, [...]
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With Gratitude to Jerry Garcia
TWAICB Director Sandy Sohcot says: "Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead have [...]
Join Us August 3 at Balboa High School!
From 2016: The right to an education--and who's responsible [...]
What Do Human Rights Sound Like?
At the Oregon Country Fair on July 10, 2017, TWAICB [...]
This Is Personal
TWAICB Director Sandy Sohcot writes: As we prepare for our [...]
We Are All Different, Yet We Are Equal. Difference Is Beautiful
Watch the video! On May 31st, the 11 Arroyo High [...]
Future Leaders Go to Washington, Part 2
TWAICB Director Sandy Sohcot reports: As part of preparing for [...]
Future Leaders Go to Washington
Raychelle, Justice, Yennhi and Sandy go to Washington! [...]