Empowerment Through Art
Celebrating Diversity, Inspiring Change
A Beacon of Hope in a Changing Climate
A Beacon of Hope in a Changing Climate The U.S. Human Rights Arts and Culture of Peace Museum operates within a complex framework encompassing climate change, international human rights law, and the crucial need for global cooperation. Its mission is deeply rooted in the principles of accountability, participation, equality, non-discrimination, and cultural diversity – principles increasingly vital in addressing the multifaceted challenges of the 21st century. The museum's core beliefs, intrinsically linked to its response to the climate crisis, are built upon a foundation of mutual respect and the celebration of diversity.
The museum recognizes that climate change is not merely an environmental issue; it's a profound human rights challenge. Vulnerable populations disproportionately bear the brunt of its effects, exacerbating existing inequalities and creating new injustices. From displacement due to rising sea levels and extreme weather events to food insecurity and resource scarcity, the impacts of climate change threaten fundamental human rights, including the rights to life, health, food, water, and an adequate standard of living. Therefore, the museum's commitment to human rights extends to actively engaging with the climate crisis.
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Jack Hendrix
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Jennifer Smith
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Jack Hendrix
President
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Elizabeth Newman
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Lucy Lennon
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Jennifer Smith
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Jack Hendrix
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Elizabeth Newman
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Lucy Lennon
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International Contest for Minority Artists 2024 - UNRIC
2024 Theme: Memory in the Present Announcement On the occasion of the Anniversary of the UN Declaration on Minorities, adopted on 18 December 1992, the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) and the organizations Minority Rights Group International and Freemuse launch the 2024 Edition of the International Contest for Minority Artists, with a focus on the theme of Memory in the Present. Applications will be accepted from 18 December 2023 to 15 February 2024 (deadline for submissions). Artists who identify as belonging to a minority are invited to submit high-quality electronic images of up to five works of art related to minorities and memory in the present. The application form for the contest is housed here: International Art Contest for Minority Artists (freemuse.org) APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2024 CONTEST SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ON THAT LINK. More information on the 2024 contest is available in the concept note.
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