ISHR’S “THE ROUTE TO HUMAN RIGHTS HUMAN RIGHTS CLASS IN A BOX” SEPT-OCT 2017
From September 23rd to October 29th 2017 International Solidarity for Human Rights embarked in the project of bringing Human Rights Education programs to the countries of Spain and Andorra. ISHR in numbers: 37 days abroad + 518 hours work + 9 schools visited + 1 University + 1025 students reached with HRCB + 4 human rights plaques installed in 3 Cities Lugo-Cornellana-Grandas de Salime + 16 meetings attended +10 pilgrims HR walk + 93 miles walked of the Routr to Human Rights Primitive Way from Oviedo-Santiago de Compostela. ISHR – Andorra 2017
During our first visit to Andorra in the month of September 23rd - Oct 1st 2017, ISHR’s President Elizabeth Sanchez Vegas and Executive Director Devorah Sasha met with the different Mr. Eric Jover Comas Mr. Carles Alvarez Marfany. Mrs. Olga Gelabert Fabrega authorities of the Government of the Principality of Andorra to Minister of Education Minister of Health Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth Principality of Andorra interchange ideas and projects concerning the subject of Human Principality of Andorra Principality of Andorra Rights Education.
Mrs. Maria Ubach Font Mr. Francesc Camp Torres Minister of Exterior Affairs Minister of Tourism Principality of Andorra Principality of Andorra
General Syndic of the General Council of Andorra Mr. Vicenç Mateu Zamora
Mrs. Ester Fenoll Garcia Secretary of State of Social Affairs Principality of Andorra ISHR – Andorra 2017
During our first visit to Andorra in the months of September 23rd - Oct 1st 2017, ISHR’s President Elizabeth Sanchez Vegas and Executive Director Devorah Sasha met with the different authorities of the Principality of Andorra to exchange ideas and projects concerning the subject of Human Rights Mr. Marc Pons Martell Education. Consul Minor of Andorra La Vella Ambassador of Spain to the Principality of Andorra Mr. Manuel Montobbio
Mr. Josep Miquel Vila Bastidas Mr. Miquel Nicolau I Vila President of the University of Andorra Father Pepe Chisvert, Consul Mayor of San Julia de Loria Delegate of Education of the Arch Bishop of Urgell ISHR - ANDORRA 2017 Human Rights Class in a Box
During ISHR’s recent visit to Andorra the organization delivered its human rights program “Human Rights Class in a Box” to 800 children of the following institutions: Mare Janer School-Andorra 1. Mare Janer School 2. Saint Ermergol School 3. Sagrada Familia School
Sagrada Familia School- Andorra
Saint Ermergol School-Andorra ISHR - ANDORRA 2017 Human Rights Class in a Box UNIVERSITY OF ANDORRA
ISHR delivered its program Human Rights Class in a Box to 25 students from the University of Andorra who are now preparing their own programs and syllabus to teach others Human Rights and to teach human rights in their communities. ISHR-SPAIN 2017 THE ROUTE TO HUMAN RIGHTS Excellent meeting in Madrid between ISHR’s Directors and OEI (Organization of Ibero-American States) to inform them about ISHR’s program Human Rights Class in a Box-human rights education. In the photo Mr. Carlos Abicalil, General Director of Education, Science and Culture of the OEI and the Directors of International Solidarity for Human Rights Elizabeth Sanchez Vegas and Devorah Sasha. The Organization of Ibero-American States for Education, Science and Culture, is an international organization whose members are the Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking nations of the Americas and Europe and Equatorial Guinea in Africa. Its purpose is to promote intergovernmental cooperation among its member nations which will aid the planning and development of regional projects in education, science, technology and the arts. One of its main objectives is: to encourage the development of education and culture for peace by preparing people to preserve freedom, solidarity and human rights, supporting change which make these possible. ISHR-SPAIN 2017
THE ROUTE TO HUMAN RIGHTS Meeting with “Compostela Group”
ISHR’s meeting with María Teresa Carballeira Rivera, Executive Secretary of the Compostela Group of Universities (GCU). The Compostela Group of Universities is a non-profit association that brings together more than sixty universities around the world. The entity will organize an international human rights forum on the Camino. ISHR SPAIN 2017 THE ROUTE TO HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE PRIMITIVE WAY ISTALLATION OF 4 PLAQUES DEDICATED TO THE ARTICLES OF THE UDHR
ISHR’s The Route to Human Rights Project in the Primitive Way has already installed 15 plaques dedicated to the articles of the UDHR in The Primitive Way of Saint James; The route begins in Mrs. Valerie Mariscal, Oviedo and ends in Santiago de Compostela. Mayor Mr. Eustaquio Revilla V (Grandas de Salime) Art. 13 Freedom of movement It is a 321 kilometer walk. From October 4th to Oct 14th ISHR unveiled 4 of the plaques of The Route to Human Rights in the D.ª Carmen Basadre Vázquez Lieutenant Mayor of Culture-Lugo Primitive Way in the cities of Cornellana, Grandas and Lugo.
Mrs. Olga Ortiz Mera, Mayor Sergio Hidalgo (Salas) Mayor of Lugo Mrs. Lara Mendez Mrs. Maria Elena Rudolf Art. 4 Freedom from slavery Art. 20 Freedom of assembly Art. 21 Right to Vote ISHR SPAIN 2017 THE ROUTE TO HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE PRIMITIVE WAY MEETING IN OVIEDO
ISHR President Elizabeth Sanchez Vegas and Executive- Director Devorah Sasha met with Education-Health and Sports Commissioner of the Council of Oviedo Mrs. Mercedes González Menéndez. We explored the possibility of collaboration, between the Council and ISHR, on the implementation of ISHR’s program “Human Rights Class in a Box” in schools of Oviedo, Spain.
Mrs. Begona Panea (Where is Asturias)-Mrs. Mercedes Gonzalez Menendez (Commissioner of Education Council of Oviedo) Devorah Sasha ISHR, Elizabeth Sanchez Vegas ISHR ISHR SPAIN 2017 THE ROUTE TO HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE PRIMITIVE WAY MEETING IN OVIEDO
ISHR President Elizabeth Sanchez Vegas and Executive Director Devorah Sasha met with the General Director of Oviedo Filarmonia Mrs. Maria Riera Gutierrez and the President of the Lyric Awards “Teatro Campoamor” Musicologist Cosme Marina. In an extraordinary atmosphere, the institutions discussed about a musical project dedicated to Human Rights. In the meeting, Begona Panea Director of Where is Asturias, ISHR’s liaison with Asturias in The Route to Human Rights Project, was also present.
Begona Panea (Whereis Asturias) Mr. Cosme Marina Mrs. Maria Riera G Devorah Sasha- Elizabeth Sanchez Vegas ISHR SPAIN 2017 THE ROUTE TO HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE
PRIMITIVE WAY Fabiola HUMAN RIGHTS CLASS IN A BOX TO
SCHOOLS IN THE REGIONS OF ASTURIAS Raiña
AND GALICIA, SPAIN CEIP CEIP During ISHR’s recent visit to Asturias and Galicia in Spain, the organization delivered its human rights program “Human Rights Class in a Box” to 300 elementary school students of the following educational institutions: 1. Dolores Medio School - Oviedo, Asturias. 2. CEIP Santa Maria - A Fonsagrada, Galicia. 3. Educational School Center A Ponte-Lugo, Galicia. CEIP Santa María School Center A Ponte-Lugo 3. CEIP Raiña Fabiola ii – A Fundacion, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia.
School Center A Ponte-Lugo Dolores Medio School Primitive Way (2017) Annual Human Rights Pilgrimage Trip to the Way of Saint James
A group of 10 people, friends and followers of ISHR, travelled to Spain, to do The Way of Saint James walk through the “Primitive Way” Asturias-Galicia, in Spain (Oct19-29). ISHR is running the project The Route to Human Rights in The Primitive Way, Spain. The participants had the opportunity to learn about the “The Route to Human Rights”, learn about Human Rights, while engaging in the pilgrim life activities of the Primitive Way. A hands on experience of Human Rights and a life changing walk. ( 93 miles on foot)