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Human Rights Defenders

These inspiring human rights defenders have dedicated their lives to creating ripples of hope that are changing our world. Combined with interactive human rights education practices, learning these stories empowers the next generation to create change and advance human rights.

Ka Hsaw Wa

Ka Hsaw Wa

Chung Koo-do

Chung Koo-do

Hafez Abu Sayed Seada

Hafez Abu Sayed Seada

Koigi wa Wamwere

Koigi wa Wamwere

Senal Sarihan

Senal Sarihan

Polit Waar

Polit Waar

Linda Sarsour

Linda Sarsour

Keith Ellison

Keith Ellison

Dean Obeidallah

Dean Obeidallah

Dalilah Muhammad

Dalilah Muhammad

Aaron Maybin

Aaron Maybin

Dalia Mogahed

Dalia Mogahed

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