Her presentation follows this year's Human Rights Day focus on Article 4 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Burke is co-founder and director of the Project to End Human Trafficking, a U.S.-based organization that raises awareness of enslavement and economic exploitation.
Chile RPCV Mary Burke to give keynote address, "Today's Slavery: An Issue of Human Rights" at Indiana State University
Human Rights Day to focus on human trafficking
April 12 2010
"The Abolition of Slavery and Human Trafficking" will be the theme for the ninth annual Human Rights Day April 20 at Indiana State University.
The event is designed to promote understanding and recognition of the inherent dignity and inalienable rights of all members of the human family. It will feature a keynote presentation, two sessions of workshops and a panel presentation. Also, non-perishable food items will be collected for Catholic Charities of Terre Haute. A Tunnel of Oppression, an artistic exhibit that depicts issues involving violence, racism, homophobia, health issues and body image will be on display in Hulman Memorial Student Union, Dede II.
Mary Burke, director of training for the doctoral program in counseling psychology at Carlow University, will give the keynote address, "Today's Slavery: An Issue of Human Rights." Her presentation follows this year's Human Rights Day focus on Article 4 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Burke is co-founder and director of the Project to End Human Trafficking, a U.S.-based organization that raises awareness of enslavement and economic exploitation.
Following Burke's presentation, Juana Bordas will be signing her book, "The Power of We." Bordas, the founder of Mi Casa Women's Center in Denver, was born in Nicaragua and was the first president of the National Hispana Leadership Institute. Bordas served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Chile and was later honored by the Peace Corps with the Franklin Williams Award for her life-long commitment to uplifting communities of color.
The day will also feature the premiere of the original play "They Come with Their Beautiful Words," written by Gary Daily, professor emeritus of history and women's studies, and directed by Lew Hackleman, professor emeritus of theater. The one-act play will take place at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Immediately following the 4 p.m. showing of the play will be the Terre Haute March against Hate, led by the ISU chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Pizza will be provided at Dede Plaza following the march.
