Conference to Celebrate Human Rights Anniversary

Social Studies and English Teachers

"All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.  They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood”

Article One, Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Conference: “Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)”

Place: The Henry A. Wallace Conference Center at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum and the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt NHS

Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2009; Repeated Thursday, April 2, 2009

Time: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Cost: Free (Includes conference materials, continental breakfast, lunch, beverages at breaks)

Sponsored by the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site and the Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill (ERVK) and The Mid-Hudson Teacher Center.

ERVK is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt and creating initiatives in human rights education.  Funding for this program is provided by the International Coalition of Historic Site Museums of Conscience.  The Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (National Park Service) and ERVK are Coalition members.