Monday, December 12, 2016

Fulbright Enrichment Seminar in San Diego

I was selected to attend the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Enrichment Seminar “Strengthening Democracy while Protecting Human Rights” to be held in San Diego, California from Sunday, December 11th through Wednesday December 14th, 2016.

All the talks and activities focused on advocacy for individuals and groups who have voices that often cannot or will not be heard. We had a busy and stimulating agenda that included lectures addressing transgender issues, Black Lives Matter, the rights of LBGQT youth, community approaches to addressing radicalization, and surviving torture. As well as a traditional trolley tour of San Diego, a had a tour City Heights where we were introduced to people and initiatives trying to support the most vulnerable citizens of San Diego. We were also able to travel to the US-Mexico border where we spoke with immigration advocates and US Border Patrol officers.
Fulbright Scholars attending the Enrichment Seminar

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