Want to know what’s going on around Milwaukee? Check out the upcoming events down below! Keep an eye out for updates and new events!
Upcoming Events: For the foreseeable future we will not have any in person events. Check out our E-Learning page for online opportunities.
Past Events:
December 2019
International Human Rights Day: Tuesday, Dec. 10th
“Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home — so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any maps of the world. […] Unless these rights have meaning there, they have little meaning anywhere. Without concerted citizen action to uphold them close to home, we shall look in vain for progress in the larger world.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
70 years ago on this day, The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. Even though each day is a day to celebrate, uphold, and defend human rights, December 10th is a day where we can all reflect on what the UDHR has done for millions world wide. To learn more about International Human Rights Day, visit the United Nations events page for more details!
November:
UWM: Talk with Dena Priest: Tuesday, Nov. 5th at the Hefter Center, 7pm – 9pm
Dena Priest, a Washington Post journalist who has started initiatives regarding the juvenile justice system will be giving an insightful talk to the UWM and Milwaukee community.
October:
UWM: Art, Community, and Freedom with Issa Nyaphaga: Tuesday, Oct. 1st at the Fireside Lounge in the Student Union, 5pm – 6:30pm
Explore how artistic expression, human rights, and civic engagement intertwine with Cameroonian artist, educator, and activist, Issa Nyphaga. Learn about how he has used his art to teach resilience to at-risk communities across the globe. 
UWM: Diverse Ideas: Issa Nyphaga: Thursday, Oct. 3rd at the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center, 11am – 12pm
The LEC, IWA, and UWM Multicultural Centers invite Issa Nyphaga to discuss his own experiences. Issa’s current work deals with solar powered radio stations which can be used to give education, fight prejudice, combat domestic violence, and many other social issues due to a lack of information in Cameroon. Coffee will be provided.
Urban Way Performance with Issa Nyphaga: Saturday, Oct. 5th at Arts @ Large, 1pm – 3pm
Issa currently divides his time between Paris and the United States where he shares his work and advice with students and young artists. Issa also has been working on the development of a philosophical concept called “Urban Way,” in which he paints his body and stages live performances that include live music. It is an act of protest against not being able to return home freely.
UWM: Distinguished Lecture Series: Samin Nosrat: Tuesday, Oct. 22nd at the UWM Student Union Wisconsin Room, 7pm – 9pm
Samin Nosrat, an accomplished chef who has appeared on Good Morning America, and on her own Netflix docu-series, Salt Fat Acid Heat, will discuss many social issues regarding food, culture, and relationships.
September 2019:
ACT4SDGs: Sept 20th – Sept. 30th
“The Global Week to #Act4SDGs, 20-30 September, rallies public support for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) connecting actions taking place in thousands of cities and communities across the globe while world-leaders gather in New York for five milestone UN Summits.
It is time to deliver on the promises made by UN member states in 2015 to achieve 17 SDGs and create a future of peace and prosperity on a thriving planet, with no-one left behind.”
Join us as we celebrate this week by sharing how you are doing your part to achieve the Global Goals. Be sure to check our blog and Instagram as we share stories during the #ACT4SDGs week!
Summer 2019:
“Preparing Future Global Educators” Youth in Action: June 10th-14th 2019
This was our first summer program, a week long camp on the Sustainable Development Goals, which you can read all about on our Programs page!
Youth in Action with Urban Underground: July-August 2019
In a three part series spanning over July and August, we worked with kids from Urban Underground in an adapted version of our June program. You can also read more about this on our Summer Programs page!